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.
The Psychology of Finishing Strong in Triathlon Races
What’s the most difficult part of a triathlon for you? Few people will say the beginning because they are excited [...]
Unpack Your Emotional Baggage
In my last article, I explored the powerful influence of your emotional baggage on your life; it’s harmful effects on [...]
Psychology of Swimming on Effortless Swimming Podcast
I was recently interviewed for the Effortless Swimming podcast by its founder and host, Brenton Ford. In the podcast, I [...]
Nice Article about Mental Training Among Elite Athletes
I was recently interviewed for an article in Outside magazine on the growing role of mental training among elite athletes. [...]
How Emotional Baggage Starts Out Functional, Then Becomes Dysfunctional
The term “emotional baggage” has become an entrenched part of the personal-development culture. Emotional baggage is typically described as unresolved [...]
Four Keys to Lionel Sanders’ Recent Ironman Success
Yes, Kristian Blummenfelt won the 2021 Ironman World Championships in St. George, Utah recently (I know, it’s 2022; how absurd [...]