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I started Learn In The Flow Of Life after a coworker commented that my learning posts on LinkedIn extended beyond learning at work to learning in the flow of life. I was inspired to share my learning experiences and expertise with the world. I am hopeful you are inspired too!
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Can You Hear the Progress? – Update
Last year I wrote a post called “Can You Hear the Progress?” about how growth often goes unnoticed in the moment, especially when learning something hard. Sometimes the only way to truly see (or hear) progress is to look back. You can read that original post here: https://jgrom6.wixsite.com/learningintheflowo-1/post/can-you-hear-the-progress Last week’s 8th grade band concert was one of those moments where the progress was impossible to miss. Listening to this group now, you
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When It Snows Every Day
It seems like this winter it snows almost every day in Minnesota. It’s quite a shift from the last couple of winters, and the steady rhythm of snowfall has made me reflect on 2025 as a whole. In many ways, the constant snow feels like the constant challenges this year brought. And judging by the news, the conversations we all have, and the posts we scroll through, we’re not the only ones who feel that way. With a recent health diagnosis in our family, we’ve asked ourselves mo
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Dec 102 min read


“Hey, Dad, you wanna have a catch?”
This is the famous line from the 1989 movie, “Field of Dreams” starring Kevin Costner. Yesterday, my son Jack asked me to play catch. It was right during the Packer game, but I immediately thought of the movie and said, “ABSOLUTELY!” Jack started using his little glove from when he was 5 or 6, stating that he wasn’t strong enough to use the bigger glove we bought for him. I told him I thought it was time to try. He started catching better than with the old glove, catching man
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Nov 31 min read


Does AI help or hurt your learning?
I am a heavy user of AI 🤖 both at home and at work. I’ve found the various LLM or AI agents helpful with refining messages, brainstorming ideas and coming up with fun visuals to share with family and friends. I even had fun with AI at the College Football Hall of Fame where they personalized my experience through AI displays that incorporated me! As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner, I started to wonder if by using the “easy button” with AI, that I am on a path to becomi
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Oct 142 min read


Recognizing and Responding to Anaphylaxis — Why It Matters More Than You Think
In our family, food allergies are not an abstract risk, they are a daily reality. Our son Jack has severe allergies to milk, egg, peanut,...
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Aug 182 min read


Do the Grom’s take the summer off from learning?
The short answer is…..NO! Instead in a family that values learning in the flow of life, we amplify the importance of learning by engaging...
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Jul 302 min read


Birthday Reflections
Like everyone else still walking this earth, I celebrated another birthday this year. It wasn’t a milestone like 16, 18, 21, or 40, but...
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Jul 142 min read


Teaching in the Flow of Life
Heather taught our dog Leia to deliver a cold drink to a friend in our backyard —and she nailed it. Tail wagging, can in mouth, gentle...
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May 291 min read


Learning in the Flow—Josh Bersin Style
I recently listened to a great episode from The Josh Bersin Company podcast—“Digital Twins, The Curiosity Cycle, and Radical Changes in...
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May 191 min read


Helping with Purpose: Lessons from Serving on the Board of Help At Your Door
At Help At Your Door, the mission is simple and powerful: To help seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain their independence...
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May 41 min read


From War to Wonder: The DUKW’s Journey of Reinvention
Last weekend, we celebrated my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary in the Wisconsin Dells. One of the highlights? Riding in a DUKW—those...
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Apr 212 min read


What I Learned from Sammy
Sammy wasn’t just our family dog—she was a companion, a teacher, and a quiet presence who left a lasting mark on our lives. Since her...
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Apr 72 min read


Learning in the flow of life - Creative Perspective
For most of my life, I didn’t see myself as creative, identifying instead with my Gallup Strengthsfinder themes—Responsibility, Harmony,...
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Mar 112 min read


“Everyone has a plan: until they get punched in the face” – Mike Tyson
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard about the boxing 🥊 match between Jake Paul and 58 year old Mike Tyson including...
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Nov 19, 20242 min read


Master your mind, master your game
This is the tag line for White House Sport Psychology founded by Tim White. My daughter Hannah and I had a chance to meet Tim as part...
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Oct 15, 20241 min read


Maximize your learning
Have you ever read something interesting or learned something through a video or class that you thought would be helpful but days later...
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Sep 16, 20241 min read


First Day Of 41st Grade
Today your social media feed is likely going to be filled with pictures of kids on their first day of school holding signs that indicate...
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Sep 4, 20241 min read


Setting expectations
Early in my career I was introduced to a book called, “First Break All The Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently.” by...
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Aug 22, 20242 min read


Learning moments of need
I had an important learning need pop up unexpectedly Monday morning. Heather just let our dog Leia outside and I heard a cracking noise....
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Jul 22, 20242 min read


What are my strengths?
I've been a huge believer in Gallup/Clifton Strengthsfinder ever since I read the book, Now Discover Your Strengths. The book includes...
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Jul 1, 20242 min read
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