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Rob and the 100% Policy (Season 2 Premiere)
Season 2 kicks off with a new standard: The 100% Policy. I’m sharing the story of “Jessica” and why I’ve officially stopped accepting breadcrumbs. It’s time to choose Option C—choosing yourself. Listen to the premiere of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast now.
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The Art of the Reception
I used to be the guy who blushed and hid from a compliment. Today? I’m centered enough to know exactly what I bring to the table. From the “humble blush” to the deadpan “I know,” the way we receive praise says a lot about where we are on our roadmap.…
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The one where I still don’t get it, part two
Is the “Friends” lifestyle the ultimate breadcrumb? In Part 2 of my deep dive, I move past the laugh track to examine the financial lies of 90s New York and the “neutering” of Chandler Bing. By looking at how the show traded individual identity for codependency, I’m doubling down on…
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The Old Man’s Blueprint
When I got the text that my son was in the hospital 450 miles away, anxiety didn’t paralyze me—it became the fuel I needed to hit the road. Reflecting on the anniversary of my father’s death and the legacy of showing up, I realized I wasn’t just driving to Madison;…
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Rob Reviews: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 5 “Series Acclimation Mil”
Deep Space Nine fans, grab your tissues. This week’s episode of Starfleet Academy, “S.A.M.,” is a masterclass in legacy, featuring a heartbreaking tribute to Benjamin Sisko and a shocking 32nd-century return of the Dax symbiont. Rob dives into why this “love letter” to DS9 is the best episode of the…
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The One Where I Still Don’t Get It
Why is Friends still so popular 30 years later? I’m diving into the static humor, the lack of diversity, and the “platonic myth” that makes this show feel more like a fantasy than a reflection of real life. Part 1 of “The One Where I Still Don’t Get It.”
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Suppositions of a Sleepless Knight
f you could stay awake forever with no consequences, would you? Explore the “Sleepless Knight” mindset of rebuilding a life, empire-building, and finding peace.
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12 Years Later: The Low, Quiet Hum
Twelve years after losing “The Old Man,” I’m looking at the “low, quiet hum” of his legacy. From political reflections to watching my own sons grow, this post explores the art of moving slowly and what it means to keep “being Dad” a decade later.
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Season Two Trailer is Live!
Experience the next phase of the Road to 1,000 Days. Listen to the Season 2 trailer for Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast and join the journey into the Audacity of Potential.
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When “Fine” Isn’t Fine: Armor, Bullshit, and the Strategic Lie
“I’m fine” is often the greatest lie we tell. From the “office armor” we wear for survival to the emotional shutdown that happens when vulnerability is used as ammunition, this post explores the academic difference between bullshit and lies—and why finding a partner who values your truth is the ultimate…
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