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The Art of Moving Slowly: Episode 2 is LIVE!

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Rebuilding a life doesn’t happen in a microwave; it happens in the “extra innings.” If you aren’t flying, you’re crawling—and that’s exactly where the real work gets done.

In today’s episode of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast, I’m exploring the pace of progress. Following up on my recent reflections about “Teacher Armor” and midwinter decompression, I’m talking about the beauty—and the frustration—of the slow build.

The Psychology of the Rebuild

• The “Joneses” Trap: Why the American Dream is often a sprint toward burnout, and why I’m leaning into the Realism movement instead.

• The 20-Year Extra Innings: How it took me two decades, a failed marriage, and a “uprooted” life in South Carolina to finally find my way back to my home district.

• Nurturing the Spark vs. Pouring Gasoline: A look at the difference between the “flares” of the past and the peaceful, slow-burn foundation I’m building today with Veronica.

• The Decade Perspective: Why we overestimate what we can do in one year but completely underestimate what we can do in ten.

No glitz. Just the work. Just the walk.

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Join the Conversation

Listen now and let me know: Where in your life are you currently learning the art of moving slowly? I’ve officially stopped accepting breadcrumbs—I’m choosing Option C. Are you? Join the conversation in the comments!

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