Dillan Taylor
Workaholism
Some call it that. Whenever I spend a decent time away from work, I’m always itching to get back into a productive space. I’m incredibly...
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Blog
Dillan Taylor
- Jan 29, 2021
- 2 min
How I stopped being so insecure
I struggled with crippling insecurity for years. It was impossible for me to attend social settings, scroll social media, or have deep...
Dillan Taylor
- Jan 20, 2021
- 1 min
Friends with benefits
Yesterday, I had a lovely conversation with one of my best buds. We all love talking to our closest friends, but some chats just hit...
Dillan Taylor
- Jan 18, 2021
- 1 min
The most important thing in the world.
As I caught up with one of my good friends from Germany yesterday, we reminded ourselves of the most important thing in the world. It’s...
Dillan Taylor
- Jan 15, 2021
- 1 min
More important than what you want…
…Is what you don’t. When deciding who you want to be or what you want from life, it’s helpful to start with who you don’t want to be and...
Dillan Taylor
- Jan 7, 2021
- 1 min
The Capital
There are times where conversation is needed. There are times where silence is needed. Political, social, emotional disagreements… These...
Dillan Taylor
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
So you like art, huh? (How to do fulfilling work)
When I was 18, I don’t think I even knew how to spell ‘fulfilling.’ I mean, where do all these L’s go? “What do you plan on doing with...
Dillan Taylor
- Dec 18, 2020
- 1 min
Call your friends.
I drove 4 hours to Virginia Beach yesterday. For 2 hours, I talked on the phone with one of my best friends. For another hour and a half,...
Dillan Taylor
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
How to become a billionaire in 2 minutes.
Here are all the things I’m proud of: My relationships. By continuously pursuing quality time with my friends and family, and increasing...
Dillan Taylor
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
How to Use Your Friends
Let me clarify. Here are a few things on my calendar this week: • Business consultation with a friend. He’s a business owner and we...
Dillan Taylor
- Dec 7, 2020
- 2 min
What Fast Food Taught Me About Addiction
I ate poison this weekend. Let me explain. On Saturday, I was feeling sleep-deprived and under the weather. In a state of fuck it, I...
Dillan Taylor
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Why I Look Homeless
Cost is arbitrary. The real kicker is the value something brings someone. For example: I’ll gladly pay extra for a grass-fed steak over...
Dillan Taylor
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
The Boring Truth to Becoming Happy
Three years ago, I was in the lowest place I’ve ever been. Right now, I’m certain I’ve never been more happy or fulfilled. I love the...
Dillan Taylor
- Nov 27, 2020
- 1 min
Why I Tell My Friends I Love Them
Because, well, I do. It catches even my closest friends off-guard sometimes. I’ll say things like: “Much love to you, man,” or “Love you...
Dillan Taylor
- Nov 23, 2020
- 1 min
Fixing Your Relationships
Are you in a toxic relationship? Let me clarify. We often think we do a bunch of different things. But we can see it as being in a bunch...
Dillan Taylor
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
My Identity
What do you identify as? No, not that. I’m referring to the link between our identities and our actions. In my personal and professional...
Dillan Taylor
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Good Investments, Bad Investments
“The best investment: investing in yourself.” Cheesy. Self-helpy. But true. Outside of the stock market, I have made–and continue to...
Dillan Taylor
- Nov 4, 2020
- 2 min
I Disagree With You
People are complicated. Well, they should be. When I can’t pin down a person’s opinions after a quick chat, it warms my heart. I like...
Dillan Taylor
- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
Just For You
What do you do that is completely, entirely, 100% for yourself. If you do something incredible, and then post that thing on social media,...
Dillan Taylor
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
The Real Way to Network
When most of us hear the word, networking, we probably imagine some stereotype: a slightly artificial gathering of nervous and arrogant...
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