Rebuilding Rob

The 100% Policy

In the season premiere, I talked about the concept of breadcrumbs—those tiny scraps of validation we settle for when we don’t think we deserve the whole meal. This episode marks the official launch of my 100% Policy. It’s a commitment to stop accepting “Option B” in my life and start choosing “Option C”—choosing myself. When you stop apologizing for your space, you realize that the right people don’t require you to shrink.

Psychology of the Rebuild

• The Nerd Swagger: Embracing the “10th-grade nerd” in a Starfleet uniform isn’t about being childish; it’s about reclaiming the authentic joy and curiosity that life tried to iron out of me.
• The Horizon Perspective: We often get stuck looking at the concrete under our feet, but the “Audacity of Potential” requires looking toward the horizon—the place where who you were meets who you are becoming.
• The Low, Quiet Hum: Twelve years after a major life shift, there is a low hum of consistency that replaces the loud chaos of the initial rebuild.
• No Glitz, Just the Work: Authenticity isn’t shiny. It’s the grit of showing up, even when the audio is a little muffled or the “S” sounds are sharp, because the message is more important than the polish.

Fortune Favors the Bold

The Audacity of Potential is the act of setting your sights on the highest version of your life, even when the path isn’t fully rendered yet. It’s about disregarding the fear of failure because the risk of staying small is far greater. Under this policy, we don’t just survive; we navigate with intention, fueled by the “Nerd Swagger” that comes from being 100% yourself.

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Your “Why Not?” Moment

The Audacity of Potential isn’t about having a guaranteed win; it’s about having the nerve to stand on the bridge and set a course anyway. We’ve all had those moments where we were faced with “Option B” (the safe bet) and decided to choose “Option C”—ourselves.

I want to hear from you: * When was the last time you threw caution to the wind and just “went for it” in your own life?

• What was the moment you decided to disregard the fear of failure and lean into your own version of “Nerd Swagger”?

Drop a comment below or share your story on social media. Let’s talk about the grit and the audacity it takes to look toward the horizon.

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