Category: the audacity of potential
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The 2019 Files: Why I Wouldn’t Change a Thing (Except When I Would)
Reflecting on a past life, missed connections, and personal evolution, this post explores why reliving 2019 could have changed everything with Sierra—and why right now is the only place we’re meant to be.
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What My Parents Didn’t Teach Me
Growing up Gen X meant freedom and a unique kind of toughness, but it also meant a lack of preparation for the real world’s cruelty. In this reflection on parenting, boundaries, and raising kids differently than we were raised, we look at why modern helicopter parenting stems from wanting to…
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Five mobile apps I can’t live without 
Discover the top five mobile apps I can’t live without for blogging, connecting, streaming Tigers games, and more. Check out the list and share your favorites.
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The Shape of September
Reflecting on September 1, legacy, and the bittersweet shift of seasons. From the start of the school year and the Tigers’ winding-down season to building great momentum with graduate school horizons and life with Sierra, here is a look at what’s ahead this month.
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The first day pivot
Heading into year 16 of teaching, Rob reflects on the bittersweet end of summer, a great weekend finale watching Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with Sierra, and stepping into the new school year with a brand-new principal, higher expectations, and a lighter, battle-tested armor.
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The Things We Didn’t Plan For
A lot can change in ninety days. Looking back at the unexpected plot twists from June to August—from a brand-new professional chapter to a completely rewritten personal life—proves that life doesn’t slowly evolve; sometimes, the whole paradigm just shifts overnight. What will things look like three months from now?
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Episode 3.6 “Everything is Coming Up Rob” is LIVE! 
Season 3 continues with a new standard: The 100% Policy. I’m sharing the story behind Episode 3.6, “Everything is Coming Up Rob,” and why it’s time to stop bracing for the storm and finally accept a win. Listen to the latest of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast now.
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Captain’s Holiday: Why Risa is the Ultimate Sci-Fi Getaway
Planning a getaway to the ultimate sci-fi vacation spot? Discover why the planet Risa from Star Trek is the top pick, featuring a breakdown of its appearances across The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Enterprise, mixed with a personal take on beach culture and finding peace on a resort…
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The Digital Tattoo
As a 52-year-old Gen X-er, I’m still proudly ink-free. But if I ever broke down and got a tattoo, it would likely be the Detroit Tigers’ Olde English ‘D’ or the red fist logo that has become a totem for this era of my life. Explore this daily reflection on…
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It just took me 7 years to ask her out
It took seven years, closed doors, and a whole lot of personal growth to finally get it right. Read how a missed connection, some Detroit Tigers tickets, and a fresh start led to the real deal. No glitz. Just the work.