Category: Beyond 1000 days
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Keeping the Promise When You Lose It All
What’s a promise you actually kept? A simple writing prompt turns into an unexpected deep dive on losing a teaching career in South Carolina, the collapse of a marriage, and why the hardest part of the rebuild isn’t reaching the finish line—it’s getting back up after losing it all.
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The Math of the Last Six Years
Looking back on parallel timelines, missed connections, and the true cost of personal growth. Season 3 is all about building an empire with intention, dropping the baggage, and finally getting it right.
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The Hamlet of the Comic Book Genre: The Psychology of the Dark Knight
Is Batman the Hamlet of the comic book genre? Dive into the psychological depths of the Dark Knight, exploring why Bruce Wayne’s endless war on crime is both a hopeless cause and the ultimate heroic act, why the suit is his true identity, and how the Bat-family keeps him tethered…
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My dinner with the Dark Knight Detective
If you could sit down and break bread with any fictional character, who would it be? For a lifelong fan, the choice is clear—though getting answers about the “militant army” of Robins and the no-kill code might make for an awkward meal.
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Priceless: Why College Was My Best Purchase (Even If I’m Still Paying For It)
Is a college education the ultimate investment, or an anchor of lifelong debt? Looking back at the unexpected lessons, the culture shock of the real world, and a full-circle orientation day at the University of Wisconsin, here is why higher education remains the most profound purchase of a lifetime.
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Burning the boats
We often keep ‘escape hatches’ in our back pockets, fearing that full commitment is a risk. Today, I’m burning the boats. From grad school applications to choosing a new path in my relationship, I’m exploring what it means to stop bargaining with the past and finally go all-in on the…
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Rob Reviews: Project Hail Mary
Is Ryland Grace a hero, or just a man with no other options? My review of Project Hail Mary explores why this sci-fi journey is more than just space exploration—it’s a masterclass in the human spirit, the thrill of discovery, and the power of connection in the vastness of the…
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Why I’d Erase Tattoos From History
Are tattoos still a sign of rebellion, or have they become the ultimate act of conformity? At 52, I’ve never gone under the needle, and I’m exploring why my commitment-phobia might actually be a sign of respect for my own personal evolution. From the “fringe” to the mainstream, join me…
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The Bear Paradox
f you had to be an animal for a week, which one would you choose? For me, the answer remains the same—a bear. But as I reflect during the Midsummer Classic, my reasons have evolved from simple strength to the art of hibernation. Discover why this teacher and creator is…
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X: My Personal “Bible”
I’ve read The Autobiography of Malcolm X more than any other book. It’s not just a memoir; it’s a manual for rising from rock bottom. Discover why I treat this book as my personal bible for cutting through the noise, maintaining discipline, and doing the work without the glitz.