Author: Taylor Scott

Slow down. I've observed people that are running fast in the world of work utter to themselves to slow down. I also observed that many of them don't even have a concept of what it looks like to slow down. But they say it because they know they're going too fast. So how does one … Continue reading Day 36- Self-centered and other-controlling

This is temporary. It will pass. These have been my mantras for crucible moments in my life. From panic attacks, to moments of self-doubt, or to big moments in soccer this mantra has helped me. I recall walking up to take a really big penalty kick in soccer saying it, and saying it to calm … Continue reading Day 27: Mantras

I label myself as a thinker. I love thinking about things that can't be answered. I love thinking about why humans behave the way they do. I love thinking about the grey areas in life, rather than the black and white. Perhaps this is why another one of my other identity statements is that I … Continue reading Day 21: Labels

You're awkward. I recalled a girl that told me this my senior year of high school in class. She wasn't completely wrong as I was somewhat anxious, I cared more about doing things than connecting with others, and classes like math came naturally to me more than writing and speaking classes. And to this day … Continue reading Day 14: I am

About a year ago I was listening to a podcast by Joe Rogan with Matthew McConaughey and two things stood out to me. McConaughey mentioned the importance of breaking a sweat everyday, and how impactful writing in a journal had been for him. What I especially loved is how he talked about how much the … Continue reading Day 3: Happiness

Although I never got to meet Larry I feel like I see him through the memories and experiences the BTL band has shared with me. Larry's influence, I've observed, has been through the lasting impact he has had on our current BTL band that is modeling Love harder. Love harder... get your ratios right. I … Continue reading Day 273 – LA’s way

The melody line of today's writing in BBTL is that you can either be fixated on an exit strategy or live life continuing to find energy in good work. An OPUS that fuels your purpose is the aim in my mind. An exit strategy is only good if that exit leads to a new purposeful … Continue reading Day 272 – The end game

What's it going to take for you to deeply change? I believe it takes catalysts to enable change. Sometimes it's a doctor, sometimes it's a loved one, and sometimes it's a job that is the catalyst toward change. I believe what Chet is saying in this BBTL day is that we need to fight the … Continue reading Day 271 – Miss makes me