Category Archives: Careers

Five things you need to know about encore careers

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Jay Morris

Baby Boomers are reinventing retirement. Instead of fading into the sunset to enjoy piña coladas by the pool, they’re choosing to work longer—but not at just any job. Many are pursuing second-act or encore careers that combine their passion with a social purpose. … Continue reading →

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Life goes on…and that’s a good thing

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Jay Morris

Three months have gone by since I last posted here at The Wayward Journey. As the days and weeks passed, I imagined a great celebration in the blogosphere the day I finally pushed the “publish” button again. The music would … Continue reading →

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Ut prosim, Virginia Tech and fall commencement

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Jay Morris

There I was, a U.Va. graduate, in the heart of the Hokie Nation, watching my son receive his undergraduate degree in construction engineering from Virginia Tech. Putting aside all of the jokes we U.Va. grads make about Hokies being farmers … Continue reading →

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Note to self: write a personal branding statement (now)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Jay Morris

Is it asking too much to expect a high school student to know what career she wants to pursue? Probably. Okay, what about an adult? Shouldn’t adults know what they want out of life? What path they want to follow? … Continue reading →

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Give up trying to find your passion and just do it

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Jay Morris

I was reading Daniel Pink the other day and reflecting on one of his counterintuitive pieces of advice: “Give up trying to find your passion.” Pink, a top-selling author on career, motivation and work-related issues, is perhaps best known for … Continue reading →

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A teachable moment at Home Depot

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Jay Morris

The sales associate had dreadlocks and was as skinny as a rail. The customer was in her early 70s, short and a little plump. She could have been three times his age. If I weren’t standing in the Nails, Screws … Continue reading →

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Don’t be a ‘dunce’ when it comes to blogging

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Jay Morris

Imagine that you’ve written what might well be the next great American novel. You submit it to Simon & Schuster, and they seem interested. They ask you for some rewrites, but ultimately they drop it. Your novel languishes. That is, … Continue reading →

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On judging people and being a better conversationalist

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Jay Morris

Judging people is a difficult, but necessary part of running a business, managing a team or being a volunteer leader. It’s especially crucial if you are an independent consultant since you are often entrusting your future in partners, vendors and … Continue reading →

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Too much information at my local Panera

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Jay Morris

I love Panera Bread, the bakery, salad, soup and sandwich chain that has great food at reasonable prices. I often go there around midday to grab some lunch, especially if I’ve been working from home and need a little human … Continue reading →

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