Category: the audacity of potential
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The victory lap
After a total-loss car accident and weeks of stress, getting back on the road in a new car was just the beginning. From standing shoulder-to-shoulder at the “No Kings” rally in Livonia to an unforgettable night seeing Mike D live at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, this weekend was a…
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What AI thinks of Rebuilding Rob
What happens when you ask AI to describe your blog from memory? A meta-reflection on 1,100+ days of daily writing, grit, and intentional living on Rebuilding Rob.
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The Halloween Pass
Costumes, Connors, and Cutting Through the Holiday Bullshit Special thanks once again to rojie for today’s prompt. if you haven’t done so already, definitely check out her blog justrojie.com. What do you think will be the most popular Halloween costume this year? And why? I’ll tell you what: when it comes…
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The Best Online Course I Never Wanted to Take
An unexpected traffic safety letter sparks a look back at the early days of online learning at Wayne State—and how a recent accident led to a “new to me” 2022 Chevy Equinox.
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From Regret to Triumph: The Sacred Catharsis of Prince’s “Purple Rain”
Explore why Prince & The Revolution’s “Purple Rain” remains one of the most emotionally charged tracks in rock history. From a mournful minor-key cadence to a cathartic, triumphant guitar solo, this deep dive breaks down a single live performance that turns regret into pure survival.
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The Rebuilding of Nog
From an illiterate street kid on Deep Space Nine to a decorated Starfleet officer, discover why Nog possesses the greatest character arc in Star Trek history.
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No Resolution is Your Resolution
A surreal dream about an anonymous meeting on an old school bus brings unexpected clarity to an unresolved breakup. When no closure is offered, sometimes realizing that “no resolution is your resolution” is the exact breakthrough you need to move forward.
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Where to Next? (And Why It’s Italy)
Exploring top bucket-list destinations, the contrast of traveling abroad as an adult versus high school, and why Rome and the Vatican—not Tuscany—are at the top of the list for my next big European adventure.
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Writing for Algorithms to Reach the Humans
Can a personal blog grow without expensive plugins? Rob dives into low-cost SEO strategies, using free AI for WordPress excerpts, and the strange reality of writing for search algorithms just to connect with real human readers.
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Out of the Woodwork
What would you actually do if sudden wealth knocked on your door? Moving from paycheck-to-paycheck to financial freedom changes everything, but as history shows from musicians to athletes, the real challenge isn’t making the money—it’s drawing the line, protecting your inner circle, and figuring out what truly matters.