Category: The art of moving slowly
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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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Strong Enough to be Gentle: My Modern Philosophy
30 years after Intro 101, Rob opens his old philosophy textbook to map out a personal code built on Stoicism, Existentialism, and a curious open mind.
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Fighting Ghosts: Caregiving, Anger, and Independence
Facing a hard shift in caregiving dynamics, a looming summer of 24/7 responsibilities, and old family resentments, I’m finding the urgency to claim my own boundaries and pull the trigger on a much-needed open road release valve.
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Stronger Than I Seem
What does it mean to be strong? From lifting heavy footlockers to surviving a painful divorce 800 miles away from my son, a look at finding internal strength.
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The Sensation of Reconnection
A Saturday night out for a milestone 50th birthday brings unexpected reflection on friendship, aging, and a surprising, vibrant awakening on the dance floor. Rob steps out of the observer role to confront what it means to truly feel alive again—and the bittersweet clarity that comes with it.
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The Burn of the Past to the Reality of 52
Building a regular fitness routine in your 50s isn’t about high-intensity ‘burn’ or 90-minute pain sessions—it’s about the grit required to just show up. From the ‘Ten-Minute Rule’ to the psychological shift of training for maintenance rather than survival, I’m exploring the honest, ‘No Glitz’ reality of staying consistent when…
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Episode 10: “No glitz. Just the work” is LIVE! 
As the odometer clicks over to Day 980, I’m looking back at 11 years of documentation and a thousand days of grit. This isn’t a victory lap; it’s an interrogation of the work required to stop being a “cog in the machine” and start demanding 100%. From the “Point of…
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The Coalescence
After a routine doctor’s visit reveals unexpected progress, Rob reflects on the “coalescence” of physical health and mental boundaries. From the “100% Policy” to hitting the gym, discover how “ripping the Band-Aid off” is fueling the final stretch of the Road to 1,000 Days.