Category Archives: Purpose

Don’t be a creature of habit, change your routine!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jay Morris

The other day I had one of those Aha! moments. It was such a small thing that at first I didn’t think much of it. But as I contemplated my “discovery,” I realized it had repercussions for other areas in … Continue reading →

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Love, leadership and Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jay Morris

Flip through radio stations or your own collection of CDs and MP3s, and I bet every other song will be about some aspect of love or romance. Looking for love, falling in love, falling out of love, breaking up, getting … Continue reading →

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Snow-deprived in D.C.

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Jay Morris

Here in D.C., it’s sunny and clear in the Land of Unsnow. Up north, it’s wall-to-wall snow; it’s our Snowmageddon of a few years ago times two. There’s something invigorating, adventurous and enchantingly childlike (unless you’re stranded in an airport) … Continue reading →

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10 sure-fire ways to disengage and be left alone

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Jay Morris

If you’re like me, there are times when you just want to be left alone. No phone calls, no emails, no tweets, no text messages, no interruptions or meetings. No one imposing on your time, asking you for favors, soliciting … Continue reading →

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The true measure of a man

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jay Morris

The other day, I was at Annandale Florist, a family-owned business that recently closed its doors after 56 years. A group of us were helping the owner, Gary Sherfey, clean out the shop. While Gary’s retirement is well-deserved, I can … Continue reading →

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7 tips for achieving your New Year’s resolutions

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Jay Morris

There’s something noble about resolving to improve yourself or better the world, especially when you are able overcome great obstacles. On the other hand, we humans seem hardwired for failure, so not making good on our goals is all too … Continue reading →

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Very Inspiring Blogger and Sunshine Awards

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jay Morris

With the beginning of the New Year, I’d like to gratefully acknowledge two blogging awards that David Kanigan nominated me for last year—the Very Inspiring Blogger Award and the Sunshine Award. David’s blog, Lead.Learn.Live., continues to be one of my … Continue reading →

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Powerball, homelessness and having enough

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Jay Morris

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “how much is enough,” mostly in the context of my little PR and marketing firm. As I complete my first year of business and reflect on lessons learned from this experiment I call … Continue reading →

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Exercise, health and having a purpose

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Jay Morris

Exercise is one of those things that you either love or hate. All my life, I have firmly been in the “hate” camp. Forcing myself to exercise just seems to be the low point of my day. I try to … Continue reading →

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