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Why I Started Struggle Bus Academy
Burned out, out of shape, and restless, I realized what was missing from my life wasn’t comfort — it was growth. This is the story behind Struggle Bus Academy.
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Why Every Middle-Aged Man Needs a Hobby He’s Bad At
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ABOUT ME
My name is Rob. I’m a middle-aged husband, dad, outdoorsman, and lifelong work-in-progress trying to become healthier, stronger, more adventurous, and more alive again.
Struggle Bus Academy is where I document the journey — the wins, failures, lessons, and awkward attempts at growth along the way.