Creating Parallel iDentities to Empower Elite Athletes for Success In All Arenas of Life.
Introducing Taylor D. Brown, a Bradley University graduate, a two year starter and Missouri Valley All Conference Player with a BA degree in Fine Arts, and former 10-year professional basketball player who has played on five different continents.
Taylor's Background
Born to a father who played in the NBA and Europe, and a mother who was a successful supermodel in Italy and America, I always knew that a dynamic future awaited me. However, as a late bloomer, I didn't receive the college offers I had anticipated. At 19, after dropping out of a Junior College after just one semester, back home in Atlanta and working a job, my mother decided it was time for a change, and we began exploring the concept of my parallel identity.
First, I took the Personal Excellence Profile (PEP) assessment, then, together, we created a powerful personal mantra as part of my new iDentity, and began applying my own Athlete's Applied Parallel iDentity (AAPI) from my mother's PEP and Life by Design strategies. We meticulously crafted a 10-15 year vision, outlining all of my goals and aspirations. With this newfound clarity, I could visualize my future more vividly than ever before.
This transformative experience led me to receive a scholarship to Bradley University, which seemed to come out of the blue, where I was able to cultivate my basketball skills, build lasting relationships, and the beginning of me becoming a man. Subsequently, I embarked on a fulfilling 10-year professional basketball career, achieving the dreams I had set out in my vision. The PEP and Life by Design coaching played an instrumental role in helping me realize my potential and unlock a future I had once only imagined. Watch the video of my former self.
Applying your vision to your future
The Athlete's Applied Parallel iDentity is dedicated to helping elite athletes (middle school to the pros) unlock and realize their full potential and create fulfilling lives both in and out of their sports careers.
One of our key strategies is to help elite athletes develop a powerful and dynamic personal mantra that energizes their vision(s) and self-confidence. This mantra serves as a foundation for growth and stability, guiding athletes through their personal and professional journey.
We also offer specialized practices designed to help you envision your future, providing you with clear, step-by-step building blocks to effectively plan and optimize your path forward. Through our comprehensive and holistic approach, the Athlete's API program empowers athletes to reach their goals and achieve success in all aspects of their lives.
My New Chapter
As my basketball career drew to a close, the challenge of reinventing myself again, and embracing my aspirations for the next chapter of my life emerged. The invaluable lessons and strategies from the PEP and the Life by Design coaching compelled me to create the Athlete's Applied Parallel iDentity (Athlete's API) program. It has personally equipped me to navigate this transition and redefine my goals and purpose.
The program's focus on personal growth, adaptability, and resilience proved crucial as I confidently pursued new opportunities, forging a fulfilling and prosperous path in alignment with my evolving passions and values. Now, I am committed to sharing the Athlete's API with other elite athletes who may be seeking to create a parallel identity and to continue playing life at its highest level.