Dillan Taylor
I started tracking my working hours—Here’s what I’ve learned
A month ago, I started logging how I spent my time each week. This was inspired by my good friends who run a design studio and do the...
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Dillan Taylor
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Do these 2 things when you’re overwhelmed
Many of you may have noticed I took a hiatus from this blog for several weeks. Between the coaching business, the podcast, and finishing...
Dillan Taylor
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
4 questions to avoid repeating mistakes
It’s been a while since I emailed you guys a blog. 11 days to be exact. While I’m sure some of you are delighted by this, it’s left me...
Dillan Taylor
- Jul 25, 2022
- 1 min
The simple rule that helps me get work done
I tend to work on a ton of things at one time. Studying chess. Building a coaching business. Writing a book. Running this blog. Launching...
Dillan Taylor
- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
Done, or perfect?
My friend and I are recording a podcast episode today. Our first one didn’t go so well. It wasn’t absolutely cringe, as the kids say. But...
Dillan Taylor
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
The 10 qualities of a Professional
According to Steven Pressfield, there are amateurs and there are professionals. Here’s what sets the pros apart: 1) We show up every day....
Dillan Taylor
- Mar 14, 2022
- 1 min
Ideas vs. execution
I have a running list of business ideas in my Notes app. I’ve done nothing with 99% of them. People can be super protective of their...
Dillan Taylor
- Mar 7, 2022
- 2 min
Up late with no regrets
This Sunday was the first Sunday in a year where I intentionally scheduled nothing. Coming into the weekend, I realized that meant I...
Dillan Taylor
- Mar 4, 2022
- 1 min
I don’t know what the balance is
I hate hustle culture. Obsessing over productivity. Getting shit done. Making moves. Creating projects, relationships, and wealth. I also...
Dillan Taylor
- Mar 2, 2022
- 1 min
The perfect morning
It is my birthday. And I couldn’t be happier with how I’m spending the morning. Phone is off. Coffee is hot. I just read my favorite book...
Dillan Taylor
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
Boundaries
If we set boundaries, people will meet them. I’ve been slowing things way down in my business this year. Everything out of necessity. I...
Dillan Taylor
- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
Wordle
I’m on the Wordle train. As someone who tends to get addicted to games, this one is perfect. You can only play once per day. Usually no...
Dillan Taylor
- Feb 19, 2022
- 1 min
New principles
Last week, I watched this video on non-negotiable principles. The dude in the video—Alex Hormozi—is super bro-y but he provides a ton of...
Dillan Taylor
- Jan 18, 2022
- 1 min
The importance of bosses
When I had a job, I always thought it must be pretty challenging to be someone’s boss. I expected them to… Be a confident and competent...
Dillan Taylor
- Dec 20, 2021
- 2 min
Slowing things down
As 2021 comes to a close, I’ve been intentionally taking my foot off the gas. Scheduling fewer calls, not doing any outreach for the...
Dillan Taylor
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
I deleted email from my phone
Last year, like many during the pandemic, I became even more addicted to social media. After reading Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport...
Dillan Taylor
- Dec 4, 2021
- 1 min
Work music
I love working to lo-fi, classical music, and videogame scores. If you enjoy the same while doing deep work—writing, designing,...
Dillan Taylor
- Nov 11, 2021
- 4 min
A day in the life of a Life Coach
Kinda creepy, eh? I don’t find myself to be some high-performing productivity God. But I do manage my time well and seem to get...
Dillan Taylor
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
Waking up at 5am
This Sunday, the clocks moved back an hour. That extra hour of sleep was delicious. Except I didn’t get a bonus hour. My circadian rhythm...
Dillan Taylor
- Oct 13, 2021
- 1 min
My work playlist
When I’m working, studying, or reading, here’s my playlist I listen to. It’s perfect for deep work and getting in the zone.
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