Category Archives: Purpose

Just 30 minutes a day

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Jay Morris

Today I pushed myself further than ever before in my exercise regimen. I turned on the treadmill. Actually, I’m getting better about exercising. I won’t go so far as to say that I like exercise, but we’re doing okay. Sure, … 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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Why the Beatles were so good: They practiced!

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Jay Morris

Last week, Washington celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first concert in America with the tribute band Beatlemania Now taking the stage at the same venue (the Washington Coliseum) at the same time (8:31 p.m.) to play the same … Continue reading →

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Green socks, Hess trucks and the cocoon room

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Jay Morris

Over the past week I’ve been collecting nuggets of wisdom to impart to you, dear reader—veritable gems, I tell you. Actually, I’ve discovered that it’s far easier to string together three little stories than to write a regular blog post. … 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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Giving thanks for the things I don’t have

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jay Morris

Walking through my house after being gone for four months, I was struck by what I hadn’t missed while I was away. I didn’t miss my belongings or the furniture or even the neighborhood. Within a day, though, I was … Continue reading →

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The bald truth about power and leadership potential

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Jay Morris

In the mornings lately, when I take a shower and dry my hair, I’ve noticed a little thinning on top. Uh-oh. My hair has always been what shampoo makers call “fine,” but nowadays it seems to be even finer—so fine … Continue reading →

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Signs we’re going to have a harsh winter

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Jay Morris

This week I had a meeting downtown, which meant I had to dress up for a change. As I peered into the closet, I spied two nearly identical dark-blue slacks—one size 34 and the other size 36. I’m an optimist, … 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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