Category: the audacity of potential
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Rob on… Canadian wildfires 
Smoke-choked skies in Detroit have me questioning our “new normal.” Why are we just now seeing these wildfires, and can we fix our broken fire policies?
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The blueprint and the builder 
Are we shaped by our genetics or our choices? Explore the balance of nature vs. nurture, breaking family cycles, and the conscious work of building your own identity.
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The Lifelong Learner’s Pivot: From Carcass to Compassion
Is being a ‘lifelong learner’ just a hobby, or can it be a catalyst for professional growth? I’m reflecting on my decision to return to graduate school for an administrator certificate, the lessons I’ve learned from past leadership, and why I’m finally embracing a new call of duty: I can…
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The Foundation: Rebuilding with the Four Pillars
How do you build a life that lasts? After navigating the “hard years” of 2012 and 2020, I’ve defined four essential pillars—The 100% Policy, Option C, The Art of Moving Slowly, and The Audacity of Potential—that now guide every decision I make. This is the blueprint for rebuilding with intention.
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The Hard Years: Salvaging the Rubble
What defines our ‘Hard Years’? For me, it’s 2012 and 2020—two pivotal chapters of divorce and a long-term relationship ending that threatened to topple my world. But looking back, I realize these weren’t just ends; they were the beginning of the work. Discover how I moved from reacting to the…
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The life we build
f you could live anywhere, where would it be? For me, it’s always been San Diego—the perfect climate to ‘hack’ seasonal depression and find peace by the ocean. But as I’ve learned on my 1,000-day rebuilding journey, there’s a difference between a ‘what if’ fantasy and the reality of home.…
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Curating the Feed: Why I Don’t Have a Single Favorite Blog
I often get asked which blogs I read, but the truth is I don’t have just one favorite. Instead, I follow a handful of voices that resonate with me. Looking back at my ‘Giving Out Flowers 2026’ concept, I revisit why I pay homage to the creators who keep me…
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The Art of the Slow Burn
We often talk about the “Art of Moving Slowly” as a theory, but what happens when you actually put it into practice? In this post, I reflect on a recent date that challenged my old habits of rushing into the “honeymoon phase.” Instead of performing or selling myself, I leaned…
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The Middle Ground: Navigating the Audacity of Potential
I’ve joked about it for a while, but I’m saying it now with quiet, serious earnestness: I don’t know the first thing about dating or relationships. After years of oscillating between the extremes of the ‘honeymoon phase’ and ‘casual traps,’ I’ve reached a new understanding. This isn’t just about protecting…
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The 5,000-Step Standard
I’m breaking down why 5,000 steps is the perfect, sustainable baseline for a life in transition, how the right recovery (zinc) is changing the game, and why I’m keeping the momentum moving—even when the routine gets tricky. It’s not about the glitz; it’s about the work.