Having it easy" is never a phrase you would use to describe
Logan Taylor's childhood. Raised by his grandmother in
low-income housing and with an absentee father and barely-there
mother, Taylor struggled as a child and young adult. Add to
these issues, sexual abuse, drug addiction, a horrible car wreck,
multiple suicide attempts and crippling anxiety and it's hard to
imagine how he ever made it.
And yet, he not only persevered but has also used the memory
and pain of these experiences to help other at-risk kids and
poverty-stricken families day, Taylor is an author of educational
journals for students, entrepreneur and popular speaker who has
made it his life's work to help students and teachers maximize
their potential. " Never accept the life given to you ... If you
want to change it, you can actually change it;' he says. Taylor
has spoken to thousands upon thousands of people worldwide
inspiring them to be great and find their purpose in life.
Through the magic of YouTube, he's motivated even more
students and adults, with more than 8 million views of his
videos. Taylor is also the founder of Y.B.Normal?, a non-profit
organization that helps struggling youth in schools and
implements curriculum and j ournal writing that focuses
on social -emotional development. In addition, he leads
community outreach events. One that he is particularly proud
of is called Cut the Hate and Share the Love.
This annual outreach initiative provides haircuts, clothing and
shoes, and hot meals for the homeless community and people
less fortunate. Leaving an environment better than the way he
found it is Taylor's goal. He is certified in Social Emotional
Learning from the University of Colorado and is currently
working to obtain a master's degree as a therapist, as well as
completing his ACEs certification . Dr. Martin Luther King said,
"Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve and I
am honored to be able to do my part. Logan Taylor has proven
this to be true. He lives his life by the mantra of Y.B.Normal?,
when you can be extraordinary.