Synopsis
Offering solid suggestions based on life experience, entrepreneur and Louisiana state representative Tim Burns explains his tune-up approach and how he used these techniques to refine his own career path, revisit his spiritual life, and revitalize his relationships. Written in an organized and upbeat manner, Burns' book outlines a six-step program that when followed with commitment can help one thrive during midlife.
About the Author
Though Tim Burns was born on born April 1, 1957, his work ethic belies any notion of an April Fool's prank. A New Orleans native, Burns embraced academia with a passionate zeal, attending Tulane University and receiving a B.A. in economics (1979), an M.B.A. in accounting (1980), and a J.D. (1983). He passed the C.P.A. exam in 1982 while still in law school. Following graduation from law school in 1983, he worked for the New Orleans boutique corporate and tax law firm Baldwin and Haspel. In 1986, he was recruited by Freeport-McMoRan for their corporate legal department and later became the companyís assistant director of State Governmental Affairs. Burns moved to Baton Rouge in 1990 and then to Mandeville in 1993. In 1996, he became a consultant to Freeport-McMoRan and began practicing corporate law again with the law firm of Staines &Eppling in Metairie. In 2003, Burns ran for the Louisiana House of Representatives and received over 48 percent of the vote in the first primary against four opponents. The second-place finisher subsequently withdrew. While in the legislature, he has distinguished himself in the areas of smart growth and tax reform. Honors bestowed by the American Planning Association point to Burns' efforts to facilitate smart growth. The St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation recognized him for his efforts to retain SCP Pool, a rapidly growing Fortune 500 company headquarters located on the north shore of Lake Ponchartrain. A student of the self-help genre, Burns draws on personal experiences, real-life examples, and observations for Midlife Tune-Up: Six Simple Steps . Recounting events in his life that were tilted out of balance, he shares his never say die attitude and the concrete practices that got him through his midlife confusion. His three previously published works are Entrepreneurship.com , Developing a Value Added Consulting Practice, and Break the Curve--The Entrepreneur's Blueprint for Small Business Success . Burns is vice president and general counsel for a New Orleans-area marine transportation company based in Mandeville, Louisiana, and a part-time instructor at Tulane University. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and a frequent seminar presenter. He and his wife, Karen, reside in Mandeville, Louisiana.
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