Taylor Burns

Way Of The Peaceful Warrior

I have always loved creating lists, making plans, and setting goals. As a young kid I was always pretending to be the manager of the Yankees or other baseball teams writing out their pitching rotation and lineups. As a teenager and in college I set out to go as far

Embody Only What You Teach; Teach Only What You Embody

Every time I read Dan Millman's novel "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior" it impacts me in a profound way. I read it this past weekend, and wanted to share a particular excerpt and lesson from the book that all coaches and leaders should heed. "A father brought her young

Burns Perspective Podcast With Erik Sabrowski

It was a blast to sit down last week with Cleveland Guardians pitcher Erik Sabrowski. Check it out below. Merry Christmas everyone!

Thoughts on Grief Three Years Later

Warning: this blog post is not about training. It's quite personal and vulnerable. Do not feel obligated to read on. On August 10th, 2021, my mother passed away after a long (seven year) battle with cancer. It seems surreal still that she isn't here - it seems impossible that three

The Power of Positive Reinforcement

There's an old Japanese proverb that states, "The teacher opens the door. You must enter by yourself." As coaches, how can we get our athletes through the door? I want to get them through two doors: First, developing the habits and processes necessary for them to develop themselves as best

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