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Episode 3: The Audacity of Potential is LIVE!

What does it mean to have the audacity of potential? It means setting your goals at the highest possible frequency and refusing to let the fear of failure dictate your coordinates. In Episode 3, I’m discussing the transition to the “Bridge”—a space where we stop asking “Why?” and start asking…
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The 100% Policy: Deleting the Nice Guy

Is there a difference between being “nice” and being “good”? For years, I played the role of the “nice guy” and the professional “fall guy.” Today, I’m deleting that outdated belief. I’m choosing the 100% Policy, firm boundaries, and the audacity to be a good man who no longer finishes…
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The View from the Timeline: The Power of the Re-View

Do we reread books because the stories change, or because we have? From the comfort of Star Trek reruns to the “active reading” of the classroom, I explore the value of the “re-view” and why I’m looking at my favorite books through my 2026 eyes.
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The 80s, the Walker, and the Blink of an Eye

Reflected through the lens of an 80s tribute show, Rob explores the reality of Gen X aging, family legacy, and the “Audacity of Potential.” From a fan with a walker to the “blink of an eye” that separates generations, this post examines what it means to stay on the dance…
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A Quick Saturday “Thank You”
To whoever stumbled down the rabbit hole today: Welcome. I noticed a bit of a surge in traffic this afternoon, and I just wanted to take a second to acknowledge the eyes on the page. Whether you’re here for the Starfleet Academy reviews, the today’s “Midnight Inspection” post, or you’re…
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The Midnight Inspection

What does success look like when you’re running on empty? For me, it isn’t a title or a plaque; it’s the quiet agency of a clean garage and a manicured lawn. Explore the “Pillow Principle”—the internal satisfaction of knowing you gave 100% of whatever you had left, and why the…
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Rob reviews: Star Trek Starfleet Academy, episode 3 “Vitus Reflux”

Originally dismissed as the “laser tag episode,” Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 3, “Vitus Reflux,” deserves a second look. On Day 900 of his blogging journey, Rob revisits the series’ “least best” entry to find the hidden character groundwork and foundational themes that make the rest of the season possible
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Lost in the 900: 100 Days to the Finish Line

Day 900: Rob reflects on the ‘second job’ of daily blogging, the flow state of podcast editing, and the final 100-day sprint toward a massive milestone
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Rob Reviews: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 7 – “Ko’Zeine”

In Episode 7 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, ‘Ko’Zeine,’ the cadets face their ‘All Worlds Break’ and a journey of self-discovery. From royal weddings on Khionia to secrets hidden on the bridge of the Athena, Rob explores why this ‘Deep Space 90210’ is exactly the evolution the franchise needs.
