Our very own Mike Taylor, Director of Operations at Sesame Place was recently featured as one of the 40 under 40, hosted by The Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer. The Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer honored the area's top 40 individuals under 40-years-old as voted on by the public.
What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
Neshaminy High School. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Corporate Communications from The Pennsylvania State University. A Master of Business Administration Degree from Holy Family University.
What is your ultimate goal in life?
Time is the most valuable asset. I want to continue to enjoy life and make every second count.
What inspires you to do what you do?
No one can be a bigger critic than me. I constantly push myself to succeed and I try and help others as much as I can.
What is your most fulfilling experience to date?
My wife and I have been married for the past 5 years and my most fulfilling experience was when we got married.
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
This was a challenging question to answer. There have been so many people in the world that have impacted who I am today. Other than family, I would enjoy spending the day with Warren Buffett. He has a unique perspective on life and I’m amazed he has been able to be successful over all these years. He gives back to the community and has great family values.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
I’m an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer.
If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
I hate to watch anyone suffer from a disease or illness. I would rid all diseases from the world.
Name something from your “Bucket List” that you have not yet accomplished.
Traveling to northern Alaska and watching the Aurora Borealis.
Favorite hobby?
Some people watch football or enjoy fishing; I really enjoy watching the stock market and investing when I can.
If there was a movie made about you, what title would you give it and what movie star would play the role of you?
I think it would be more of a sitcom than a movie. The title would be Tough Being Taylor … because crazy stuff always happens to me. I could write at least two seasons. As for the lead role, no one could play it better than me.
Advice for your fellow young up and comers?
Make the best of what you have and if you’re not satisfied, change it!
