top of page
Blog
Dillan Taylor
Aug 12, 20201 min read
When to Take a Break
After releasing this week’s podcast (it’s incredible…check it out), I have decided to take a hiatus from recording episodes for Fancy....
Dillan Taylor
Aug 10, 20201 min read
Bucket List
Wordsmith prompt #8: Write down 10 things for your bucket list. Take my mom on an African safari. Live in another country and assimilate...
Dillan Taylor
Jul 29, 20202 min read
Where to Start
One of my favorite cliches states: Your past, your history, they don’t tell you where you can go. They only tell you where you can start....
Dillan Taylor
Jul 27, 20204 min read
Things That Piss Me Off
For those who are familiar with my content, I preach positivity, essentialism, and mindfulness when facing the obstacles of life…But to...
Dillan Taylor
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Befriending a Russian Spy
A few days ago, I video chatted with one of my best friends from college. Our freshman year was his first time in the United States;...
Dillan Taylor
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Compound Interest
Aspects of life begin to open up once we realize that everything runs on compound interest. Typically, the phenomenon is used to describe...
Dillan Taylor
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Back to Work
I wish some nights, we didn’t need sleep. Staying up and having half-drunk conversations is often too fun and memorable to sacrifice....
Dillan Taylor
Jul 3, 20201 min read
Waking Up in Asheville
I can’t tell if this place is beautiful because the city is engulfed by gorgeous forests and mountains, or because my friends are here....
Dillan Taylor
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Call Your Friends
Today, I leave for North Carolina to visit one of my best buddies of 14 years. I hope one day that’ll be 30 years. Then 40. When you’re...
Dillan Taylor
Jun 24, 20201 min read
Reopening
Yesterday was my first day back at the gym and my martial arts gym since they’ve opened up. It was strange, exhausting, and incredibly...
Dillan Taylor
Jun 13, 20201 min read
Staying Up Till’ 4
Last night. Did it. Feel like death. Went to see two friends I haven’t seen in a while. Talked and laughed for hours. Wanted to leave and...
Dillan Taylor
Jun 9, 20201 min read
Very Very Good
The tides ebb and flow. This past week, there were a few days where I felt stagnant in my business and personal life. I felt unmotivated...
Dillan Taylor
Jun 8, 20201 min read
5 am Frustration
The plan today was for me to workout with my buddy at his place. We usually start “ripping” (his term) at 8:30 in the morning. Today,...
Dillan Taylor
Jun 5, 20201 min read
‘Don’t Want’ List
Much of my peace in life can be attributed to making decisions based on this list. By no means am I perfect (I still live with my mom for...
Dillan Taylor
Jun 4, 20201 min read
Real Regret
When discussing regrets, I’ve never heard anyone say that they regret taking a certain action. People regret the areas in which they...
Dillan Taylor
May 27, 20201 min read
Layers
Last night, I had an in-depth conversation with my good friend about him and his high school sweetheart. We talked about threesomes. It...
Dillan Taylor
May 26, 20201 min read
Kind Words
It is such a cliche, but you have no idea how powerful a compliment can be to someone. Reaching out and saying that you noticed their...
Dillan Taylor
May 18, 20202 min read
30-Day Movie Challenge
As a lover of films, this peaked my interest…but I’m not a big Instagram guy; so rather than posting each day, I’ll just take care of all...
Dillan Taylor
May 4, 20201 min read
Strengthen Your Tribe
I certainly can’t provide an accurate formula for how one rids toxic people from their life. I’ve written about it in the past, but...
Dillan Taylor
Apr 29, 20201 min read
Don’t Text When You’re Horny
You will be tricked into thinking it’s a good idea if you: • Go to the grocery store when you’re hungry • Make life decisions when you’re...
bottom of page