Category: the audacity of potential
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Why Now? (And What Star Trek Got Wrong About First Contact)
What would you really ask aliens if they landed tomorrow? We explore everything from sci-fi expectations and a personal UFO sighting on a dark country road to why an ultra-advanced civilization might take one look at 2026 politics and quietly turn right back around.
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Fortune favors the bold
Discover why living by the mantras “Fortune favors the bold” and “Ask why not” can transform your life, career, and relationships by overcoming the fear of failure.
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What We Stay Alive For
From a 100-foot bungee drop thirty years ago to opening an unprotected heart after years of being burned, true vitality requires flying in the face of self-preservation. In the latest entry of Rebuilding Rob, I explore the profound connection between high-octane physical risk and the terrifying, technicolor magic of letting…
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The Genie, the Garage, and the Budget
What would you wish for if a genie granted you one unlimited request? For most of us, it comes down to financial peace of mind. In today’s post, we look at the cliché genie wish, the dream of playing “Bruce Wayne” with a pocketful of gift cards during the holidays,…
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Straight lines and empty lots
Taking a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s, this post reflects on the early days of learning how to drive—from practicing straight lines in empty Sunday-evening shopping mall lots with “the old man” to nearly stalling out a learner’s permit ride with Mom. Join a reflective look at the…
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Karma is a statistic
What happens when an abstract philosophical debate about karma collides with real life? A reflection on a near-fatal car accident, looking back at the wreckage, finding an unexpected piece of the past, and realizing why you just keep getting back up.
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Why I Write: On Trends, Therapy, and 1,100 Days of Not Caring What You Think
Wondering how to write what people actually want to read? The secret is simple: stop chasing trends and write for yourself. A raw, reflective look at 13 years of blogging, why this space became a therapy couch, and the power of unfiltered truth.
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Running out of somedays 
What starts as a lighthearted look at spontaneity and booking an impromptu trip to Las Vegas takes an unexpected turn when a car accident and a sudden health scare bring life into sharp focus. Between insurance claims, hospital visits, and leaning on the people who matter most, this post is…
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Dorothy was right
Reflecting on travel, roots, and why nothing quite compares to home. From surviving a chapter in South Carolina to the anchoring history of Michigan, this daily prompt exploration looks at where we plant our flags and what it truly means to belong.
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From Late Bloomer to Going For It: Lessons in Confidence and Timing
Looking back at the timeline of life, late blooms, fatherhood, and missed chances—exploring what happens when you finally learn to put yourself out there and take the risk of victory.