A Challenging Childhood Built Resilience Into This BIZ Experiences's Mindset Growing up in a difficult community gave Everette Taylor the strength to achieve more.

By Gerard Adams

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In episode eight of BIZ Experiences Network partner Gerard Adam's series Leaders Create Leaders, the host speaks with accomplished BIZ Experiences Everette Taylor.

Taylor talks growing up in a difficult community, where life seemed to exist in a bubble that people hoped to escape but rarely found a way how. Oftentimes, it was difficult for Taylor to see an admirable role model in his hometown who could show him that leaving, and starting something new was possible.

Taylor continues to speak about his childhood, living among violence and bad examples. Oftentimes, the flashiness of the violent, drug-filled lifestyle caught his eye, but with time and perspective, Taylor was able to forge his own path. As a younger version of himself, Taylor was extremely comfortable being resilient to distractions and strange events. This strength helped him later as an BIZ Experiences -- who could also turn around and give back to his community.

Click the video to hear more from Taylor and Adams's discussion.

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Gerard Adams

BIZ Experiences, angel investor, self-made millionaire at 24

Gerard Adams is The Millennial Mentor™, inspiring the generation to leverage their passions for success and create the lifestyle they dream of. A serial BIZ Experiences, angel investor, self-made millionaire by the age of 24 and millennial himself, he is most popularly known as the co-founder of Elite Daily. To date, he has built, backed or invested in nine businesses across multiple industries that have all delivered over seven-figure profits. Gerard has recently developed a video series, Leaders Create Leaders, to offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a successful BIZ Experiences. Learn more at GerardAdams.com

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