Category: Road to 1000 days
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The Hard Years: Salvaging the Rubble
What defines our ‘Hard Years’? For me, it’s 2012 and 2020—two pivotal chapters of divorce and a long-term relationship ending that threatened to topple my world. But looking back, I realize these weren’t just ends; they were the beginning of the work. Discover how I moved from reacting to the…
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Episode 11: Rob of a Thousand Days is LIVE!
1,000 consecutive days of blogging culminates in the Season 2 Finale. Discover the 4 core pillars of the ultimate personal diagnostic report.
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A Letter to Day 1
What would you tell the past version of yourself if you could look back across 1,000 days of radical self-improvement? Writing from May 31, 2026, I’m reaching back across the timeline to share a raw, personal letter to Day 1 Rob about the grit, the milestones, and the deep internal…
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The Art of Moving Slowly According to Ferris Bueller
On the eve of a major blogging milestone, Rob reflects on Ferris Bueller’s iconic advice to “stop and look around.” From wedding day memories with the Old Man to the relentless pace of time, this post explores the art of slowing down, preserving the past, and embracing the momentum of…
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Rolling the Hard Six: Leadership and Adulthood In the Pale Moonlight
Ahead of my 1,000-day milestone, I’m exploring Star Trek’s “In the Pale Moonlight,” Admiral Adama’s philosophies, and the heavy reality of adult choices.
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Trigger Locked: Blueprints, Ballparks, and the Open Road
How do you plan the perfect road trip on a tight budget? Breaking down my step-by-step blueprint for a summer I-95 ballpark tour, from securing game tickets to navigating high gas prices on a teacher’s salary.
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The Grit of Consistency
What happens when a 1,000-day streak starts to feel like a second job? I’m diving into the “Grit of Consistency”—the reality of moving the goalposts from 20,000 to 25,000 views and finding the discipline to write even when the prompts stop “prompting.” It’s not about being inspired; it’s about showing…
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New to Rebuilding Rob? Start Your Journey Here.
Welcome to Rebuilding Rob. Whether you found me through a movie review or a search for grit, this is your roadmap. No glitz. Just the work. Start your journey through the four pillars of the 1,000-day rebuild here.
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The New 52: Rejecting the Deal with the Devil
On my 52nd birthday, a photo from 10 years ago surfaced, sparking a deep reflection on the physical and mental trade-offs of aging. While 42-year-old Rob was thinner and fitter, he was fueled by stress, survival mode, and alcohol. Today, I’m looking at the “New 52” and realizing that while…
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5, or 6, things
Rebuilding Rob reflects on day 951 of his blogging streak by sharing five (or six) everyday things that bring him happiness, from the joy of the Detroit Tigers’ return to the newfound glory of iced mochas.