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Rob on…closing the comic book
What happens when a relationship doesn’t end with a bang, but with a quiet, passive fade? In this look at the modern dating phenomenon of ‘soft ghosting,’ I explore the cowardly side of the status quo, the brick walls we build to protect ourselves, and why I’m finally closing the…
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How to Build Confidence: A 1,008-Day Guide to Stringing Together Victories
We often think of self-confidence as a static trait, but it’s actually a perishable skill that must be re-earned. From the ‘Samurai’ days of my 20s to the ‘Option C’ choices of my present, I’ve learned that true confidence isn’t about avoiding failure—it’s about stringing together enough victories to prove…
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The Beacon in the Digital Dark: Why I Write to Breathe
Are subscriber lists still the ‘holy grail’ of blogging, or are they just a vanity metric in the age of smartphones? After 14 years of blogging, I’m breaking down the reality of building a loyal audience, why the ‘follow-for-follow’ game feels transactional, and why I’ve decided that writing to breathe…
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Graduation 2026: Pomp, Circumstance, and the Cape I Need to Earn
Graduation is more than just a ceremony; it’s a mirror for the year behind us and a window into the future. After a ‘meat grinder’ of a school year, I stepped onto the stage to read names and realized that my own journey—from questioning my path to finding the audacity…
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The Lie of “Out of Sight, Out of Mind”
Stop telling yourself “out of sight, out of mind” is the cure for heartbreak. It’s a lie. Real healing isn’t about forgetting—it’s about building calluses.
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The Death of Destiny (And Why I’m Choosing Myself)
Do you believe in soulmates? After reaching a 1,000-day milestone and navigating a recent life transition, I’ve realized that pinning happiness on destiny is just an excuse to avoid doing the work. In this post, I break down why “soulmates” are a myth, how the 100% Policy saved me from…
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Between Pride Rock and the Plains
The 1,000-day journey is behind me, but the next chapter hasn’t begun yet. I’m currently navigating the “bridge era”—that raw, dusty space between who I was and who I’m becoming. From professional pivots to personal shifts, here is what it feels like to stand in the void and wait for…
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The Final Frontier Is Within: Why I Still Dream of Mars
What’s one thing you’d love to witness in your lifetime, even if you know you might not see it? For me, it’s watching humanity walk on Mars. But as I look back at my own 1,000-day journey of rebuilding, I’ve realized that the most daunting terrain isn’t the cold vacuum…
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The Baggage We Choose: Finding Stability in a Packed-Up Life
Facing a repetitive WordPress daily prompt brings up an unexpected contradiction: craving life stability while refusing to be weighed down by material possessions. From the defensive “traveling light” nature of a changing teaching career to the cherished family memories anchored in a single Christmas tree, a reflection on why forced…
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Two Screenshots and a Panic Attack
Ever had a moment in your life that felt entirely scripted by a Hollywood writer? When a casual text exchange revealed that the woman I was dating and a platonic friend who wanted to be more had accidentally bought tickets literally right next to each other at a small local…