The Anatomy of Hustle with Dr. James Taylor

Keep Hustling

In this episode of Keep Hustling, Aaron Gordon chats with Dr. James Taylor, a chiropractor and former aspiring professional rugby player. James shares his unique journey from a baseball-loving kid in Minnesota to a chiropractor for a professional rugby team in Dallas. He discusses his family's blue-collar background, his father's unfinished journey in chiropractic school, and his challenges in college. James also recounts the most trying time in his career. The episode deep dives into the resilience and hustle that keeps James and his patients pushing through physical and emotional pain. James leaves us with an inspirational quote: "You are responsible for the energy you bring into this space."

Get To Know Dr. James Taylor

Dr. James Taylor is Minnesota native turned Texan by way of Wisconsin and Kansas City, MO

He is a former aspiring semi-professional rugby player, profound philanthropist and the founder of Aspire Chiropractic; a Top-Rated chiropractic clinic in Dallas – Ft. Worth specializing in sports and sport performance.

He has worked with notable UFC fighters, Bellator Fighters, NFL players and rugby players and is currently the team chiropractor for the Dallas Jackals Major league rugby team. He is a husband to badass, world-changing wife, Tamika Taylor of the Evolution Collective and has 2 amazing children Frankie Claire and Calvin Michael and is the solo host of his own podcast; Fueled By Spite where they focus on the victories in the faces of those who said, "I bet you cant."

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3 Episode Key Takeaways 1. Transform Setbacks into Opportunities: James Taylor's journey from missing out on varsity baseball to discovering rugby highlights the power of seizing unexpected opportunities. His shift from baseball to rugby despite initial disappointment exemplifies how changing direction can uncover new passions and lead to unforeseen success.

2. Leveraging Failures for Growth: The story of James' father failing to become a certified chiropractor yet inspiring James to pursue and succeed in the field underscores a crucial lesson—personal and familial setbacks do not dictate one's destiny. Learning from previous generational attempts and improving upon them can pave the way for individual accomplishments and innovations.

3. Adapt and Evolve in Crisis: James recounts a significant professional challenge when his office suffered extensive water damage. Instead of succumbing to the setback, he focused on rebuilding and maintaining business operations. His experience demonstrates the importance of resilience, efficient crisis management, and the ability to quickly adapt and evolve when faced with unexpected obstacles.

Show Overview: 01:00 James played rugby in college, then coached team.

04:37 Embrace opportunities, hustle, find new inspiration.

06:55 Father's struggle leads to career in nursing.

11:20 Orthopedic surgery sparks childhood passion for anatomy.

16:12 Insurance agent encourages resilience in challenging times.

18:03 Faith and healing and having diverse patients.

21:23 Emphasizing experience through past internship with Vikings chiropractor.