Walking into Wisdom: Discovering Life’s Lessons One Step at a Time

with Joe Morgan,

Founder and CEO, siY, LLC

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes welcomes Joe Morgan, an experienced executive and entrepreneur. Joe discusses his initiative, Dialogue Miles, which involves walking and talking with influential individuals to foster deep connections. The conversation explores the distinction between empathy and sympathy, the challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to retirement, and the importance of maintaining relationships and pursuing passions. Joe emphasizes the significance of meaningful conversations, personal growth, taking control of life choices, advocating for a proactive and engaged approach to aging, and so much more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Joe’s Background and journey as an executive and entrepreneur (01:04)
  • Exploring the ‘Why’ of Dialogue Miles (1:59)
  • Empathy vs. Sympathy (3:39)
  • Journey of Self-Discovery (6:11)
  • Listening and Awareness in Conversations (9:29)
  • The Role of Gratitude (11:09)
  • Natural Interactions Over Formality (16:24)
  • Planning for Life After Work (20:24)
  • Embracing Change (22:25)
  • Human-Centered Design (24:08)
  • The Lifestyle of Dialogue Miles (25:54)
  • Connecting with Joe (27:50)
  • Feeling Younger with Age (30:06)
  • Final Thoughts and Takeaways (33:44)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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