Many of our former students hold the secrets to mastering life's smaller pleasures (and major pains) -- from how to organize your closet, to choosing a headstone for your grave. So, in an attempt to spread some enlightenment around, we asked 10 York grads to share their wisdom, drawn from their particular area of expertise. Here, then, are a few of their tricks of the trade.

How to know if you're a workaholic

    Do you feel flat, numb? Do you fail to enjoy the just desserts of your labour? Are you caught in a gerbil's wheel? Are you addicted to control and power? If so, beware. You're in a high danger zone -- working overtime for all the wrong reasons. And if you answer, "Yes, but" you're in denial.

    Smoke a cigar. Cigar smoking took off about two years ago thanks to the much-publicized puffing of Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista, and superstar actors such as Demi Moore and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The key to becoming part of the in-crowd is to appreciate what you're smoking. The more expensive the cigar, the better it is. Cubans are the best at about $100 apiece. All cigars dry out quickly, so if you're buying more than one, you may want to invest in a desktop humidor which keeps the cigars at an ideal 70 percent humidity. To become an admired expert on the stogie, read Cigar Aficionado or Smoke magazines and consult The Ultimate Cigar Book.