Dr. Jim Taylor’s Blog



Welcome to Dr. Jim Taylor’s blog! Its goal is to inspire, inform, and transform with ideas, perspectives, insights, and tools that can change your thinking, your performances, and your life.

2706, 2023

Two Approaches to Triathlon “A” Race Preparation

We triathletes are deep into the 2023 race season with many big races approaching rapidly. For me, those include the [...]

2606, 2023

My New Jakroo Custom Cycling Kit

I'm so exciting to show off my new Jakroo custom cycling kit for 2023. I've been a huge fan of [...]

2306, 2023

What Happiness Really Is (and How to Experience it)

Happiness is, for many in our culture, the Holy Grail of life. At the same time, is there a personal [...]

1506, 2023

Triathlon Imagery is Your Most Powerful Mental Tool

Triathlon is one of the most difficult sports out there because it is so physically taxing and complex. Unlike most [...]

1306, 2023

I Practice What I Preach: I Escaped from Alcatraz…First

Just a quick follow-up to my last post about my return to the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon after a 15-year [...]

706, 2023

The Power of Patience for Positive Life Change

There are many qualities that are necessary to grow personally and become the best versions of ourselves including motivation, hope, [...]