Category: the audacity of potential
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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.
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Defying the Universe: Why I Wouldn’t Change a Single Thing
Reflecting on a daily prompt about erasing history, what starts as a philosophical thought experiment on the butterfly effect and Stephen King’s 11/22/63 turns into a deeply personal realization about lost time, second chances, and the six-year detour that ultimately led back to where I was supposed to be.
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My Own Undiscovered Country
Navigating major life changes isn’t easy, but sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is letting go of an old, familiar status quo. In this companion piece to our look at uncertainty, we explore life’s “undiscovered country”—from unexpected weekend road trips and hotel hot tubs to finding peace after a…
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The Quiet Mirror
We spend so much time hunting for our biggest mistakes in the rearview mirror. But sometimes the biggest mistake isn’t a failure of action—it’s the habit of severely underestimating your own presence and refusing to see the person standing right in front of you. A look at growth, self-doubt, and…
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Typos, Time Capsules, and the Art of Letting a Post Be
How many drafts does it take before hitting publish? Exploring the revision process, the psychology of student writing, catching blind spots with AI proofreading, and why archive posts are best left as untouched time capsules.
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Restoring Faith in Humanity: The Power of Little Things
Looking at the last quarter of life changes what matters. A reflection on digital cynicism, the power of small human kindness, and why everyday good still outnumbers the noise.