Category: The art of moving slowly
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The YouTube Tricorder: Tools, Skill, and the Audacity of Potential
YouTube is more than just an app; it’s a modern-day tricorder for the DIY spirit. From troubleshooting home repairs to exploring the Star Trek universe with creators like Steve Shives, I’m diving into how these digital tools shape our ability to ‘do the work’—and the importance of not losing our…
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Road to 1,000 Days: The Home Stretch
As May begins, a 14-hour road trip to Madison and the end of the school year lead toward a massive milestone: Day 1,000 of a consecutive daily blogging streak.
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The Architecture of the Launch
Is spontaneity a choice or a byproduct of how our brains are wired? I’m diving into the “Action Gap” between planning and implementation, exploring why I often need a deadline to find my gear, and how I’m using an “Option C” mindset to move from analysis paralysis to assertive action.
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Extra Innings: Grief, Baseball, and Old Friends
A half-day off, 74° weather, and a walk-off home run. But yesterday’s Tigers game was about more than just the box score. Sitting in a seat meant for a friend’s late father, I realized that some wins are delivered from the “front office upstairs.” A reflection on baseball, the long…
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The Sleepless Knight: Finding Clarity in the 2:00 AM Silence
Explore the creative power of the late-night hours with “Rebuilding Rob.” From the “Mamba Mentality” of Kobe Bryant to the legendary grit of Bobby Heenan, learn why being a “Sleepless Knight” is about more than insomnia—it’s about finding moments of clarity and a head start on the world while everyone…
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Decreasing my functional gap in real time
Rebuilding Rob: Episode 952. What happens when the “baby of the family” finally takes the wheel? I’m diving into the grit of credit repair, the serendipity of birthday milestones, and the empowering reality of choosing “Option C” to help my family and my future
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The Productivity of Peace
Explore the link between daily blogging and personal peace. With 950+ days of writing in the books, Rob reflects on the Emersonian idea of solitude and how to find productivity in the quiet moments of life.
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The Paradox of “Not Caring”
What happens when you stop pretending you don’t care? From the Are We Dating the Same Guy (AWDTSG) Facebook group drama to the quiet realization that a relationship has run its course, this post explores the psychology of indifference. Discover why Option C isn’t about winning—it’s about the moment you…
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The Art of the Ballpark Balance
Planning a 2026 baseball road trip to D.C., Philly, and Baltimore has me thinking about the “Art of the Ballpark Balance.” Is a vacation about seeing every monument, or finding peace in the rhythm of a nine-inning game? Explore why the ballpark is my ultimate “Option C” for relaxation and…
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Strong Enough to Sob
Can a superhero movie or a 90s tear-jerker actually define your philosophy on life? From the heroic end of Tony Stark to a ‘George Costanza’ moment during Home Alone, I’m looking at the father-son dynamics that shaped me. At 51, I’ve realized that being ‘strong enough to sob’ isn’t a…