Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

‘Catch-up’ Thursday: eParachute and entrepreneurship

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jay Morris

Last November, when I posted on the remarkable longevity of Dick Bolles’ What Color is Your Parachute, I noted that a new electronic version of the book was being readied called eParachute. That website is now live (sort of), and … Continue reading →

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Reassessing Steve Jobs

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jay Morris

My post last month about Steve Jobs drew more comments than anything I’ve written about so far at The Wayward Journey. Upon reflection, it’s hard to think of another individual who so profoundly shaped the digital age. But it’s equally … Continue reading →

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Put in-person socializing on your to-do list

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Jay Morris

FastCompany.com ran a piece yesterday by freelance writer Kevin Purdy entitled “Why In-Person Socializing is a Mandatory To-Do Item” that underscores many of the points I’ve made in previous posts here at Wayward Journey on the importance of community and … Continue reading →

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It’s the economy, stupid

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Jay Morris

For much of my career in Washington, I’ve paid close attention to economic indicators and financial markets, something I always found ironic given that I have a master’s degree in English and won an academic prize in graduate school for … Continue reading →

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Caution: naming your new biz may be harder than you think

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jay Morris

Over the last month or so, I have grappled with naming my new solo public relations practice. Trying to name any new venture can be a real challenge. It reminds me of all the names couples go through trying to … Continue reading →

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Not every day can be a perfect 10 – or can it?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Jay Morris

It’s hard when you’re changing careers, launching a new business or going through a major transition in your life to be positive 100 percent of the time. I certainly have had my ups and downs along the trail, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Purpose and entrepreneurship

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Jay Morris

Or what I learned from Bill Novelli at the Thoth Awards I recently attended the Public Relations Society of America’s Thoth Awards Gala at the National Press Club. It’s a popular annual event that honors the best public relations work … Continue reading →

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