Fresh From Taylor's Desk
An Elegant Perspective on Life, Leadership, and Growth
Below is a collection of pieces I write as an offering to anyone willing to listen. These are my reflections drawn from lessons, stories, and insights that continue to shape my own personal journey. My hope is that these words serve as a gentle spark of clarity when you feel uncertain, confidence when you need to stand tall, or inspiration as you walk your own path of personal and professional growth.
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I remember a moment not long ago when I set a boundary I knew I needed to set. It was clear, calm, and respectful. And yet, almost immediately after, I felt a wave of discomfort—tightness in my chest,...
Let’s get one thing straight: unless you have a tail number registered in your name, the aircraft you’re boarding is not your private jet.
It’s a shared space — a flying community center at 38,000 fe...
Have you ever been in a quiet airplane cabin, maybe just settling in with your thoughts or trying to catch a breath between destinations, when someone’s voice cuts through everything — loud, booming, ...
It happened during what should’ve been a simple conversation. I had made a clear decision—one that didn’t require explanation. But instead of stating it confidently and letting it stand, I found mysel...
Not long ago, I was in a professional setting where I offered a piece of feedback that I believed was clear, constructive, and kind. Yet the response I received took me by surprise. I was misread—perc...
Recently, I encountered an idea that troubled me: the notion of "healthy arrogance." To be clear, arrogance, by definition, is neither healthy nor beneficial. When someone suggests that arrogance is a...
There’s a strange emotional dissonance that can surface when you return “home.”
A place that once held your roots now feels slightly foreign.
The house is the same, but you’ve changed.
You recogniz...
How many times have you said, "I'm fine," when you weren’t?
I know I have—more times than I can count. In moments of disappointment, frustration, sadness, or even deep pain, I’ve defaulted to those t...
I recently had one of those days where I had checked off every task on my to-do list. Emails sent. Calls made. Deadlines met. By every external measure, it had been a productive day. But inside, I fel...
A few weeks ago, I found myself in a familiar state—exhausted. Not just sleepy or worn out, but bone-deep tired in a way that felt disproportionate to what I had actually done that day. I hadn’t exerc...
We live in a world that often runs on pressure. Deadlines. Expectations. Social approval. Performance reviews. Grades. Metrics. Rules.
And while these external motivators can certainly get people to ...
In a world that moves fast, speaks loud, and rewards the boldest voice in the room, empathy can feel like a forgotten language. We’re flooded with information, choices, and distractions—but rarely do ...
