Rebuilding Rob

  • When the Armor Gets too Heavy

    When the Armor Gets too Heavy

    Is pushing past your “red line” a badge of honor or a path to burnout? Reflecting on the reality of “Teacher Armor,” the grit of a 1,000-day streak, and why knowing when to put down the burden is the ultimate act of resilience. Whether it’s Mother Nature or the mental…

  • Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast — Episode 8: The 250-Year Clock is LIVE!

    Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast — Episode 8: The 250-Year Clock is LIVE!

    Is history winding down? Rob explores the “250-Year Clock” theory, the audacity of DIY dryer repair, and why systemic maintenance is no longer optional in 2026.

  • No More Breadcrumbs: The Brands I’ve Left Behind

    No More Breadcrumbs: The Brands I’ve Left Behind

    Exactly one year after walking away from Target, I’m drawing more lines in the sand. From WWE’s rising costs to the political shifts at Paramount and CBS, here is why I’m applying my “100% Policy” to my wallet and choosing “Option C” for my entertainment.

  • The Apple Advice and Other Life Lessons 

    The Apple Advice and Other Life Lessons 

    If you could go back to the day you were born, what would you tell your parents? From investing in Apple to the profound lessons of “The Old Man,” Rob reflects on breaking cycles of anxiety, the grit of parenting, and choosing a path of confidence.

  • 5, or 6, things

    5, or 6, things

    Rebuilding Rob reflects on day 951 of his blogging streak by sharing five (or six) everyday things that bring him happiness, from the joy of the Detroit Tigers’ return to the newfound glory of iced mochas.

  • Rob Reviews: The Apprentice (2024)

    Rob Reviews: The Apprentice (2024)

    In this edition of Rob Reviews, I dive into the 2024 Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice.’ Explore the toxic mentorship of Roy Cohn and the ‘Vader-like’ transformation of a New York mogul.

  • Enhancement vs. Definition: The Case for Finding Yourself First

    Enhancement vs. Definition: The Case for Finding Yourself First

    Is being high school sweethearts a romantic ideal or a limitation on personal growth? At 52, Rob reflects on the “Laboratory of Life,” exploring why finding your identity independently—whether in college or later in life—is the key to a successful relationship. Discover why your relationship status doesn’t define your life,…

  • Shit or Get Off the Pot

    Shit or Get Off the Pot

    What can you do today to make 2027-you proud? From pulling the trigger on a long-awaited baseball road trip to addressing the “middle school” status quo of a stagnant relationship, Rob reflects on why 2026 must be the year of “Shit or Get Off the Pot.” A deep dive into…

  • The Productivity of Peace

    The Productivity of Peace

    Explore the link between daily blogging and personal peace. With 950+ days of writing in the books, Rob reflects on the Emersonian idea of solitude and how to find productivity in the quiet moments of life.

  • The Last Man Standing

    The Last Man Standing

    What do you love most about your job? For me, it’s the contagious energy of youth, but a chaotic Wednesday at my alternative school revealed a deeper truth. When administrative shifts left me as the literal “last man standing,” I realized that my most important role isn’t just teaching English—it’s…