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In our household, I’m known more as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor than Al Borland from the popular ’90s sitcom Home Improvement. Just last week I fixed the invisible fence that keeps our dogs safely in the yard. My wife Heather was shocked when I sat down in my recliner; she couldn’t believe I had fixed it so quickly. (I will confess that I was the one who accidentally cut it while clearing brush.) I’ve been getting better at relatively simple fixes like this. What’s my secret? Le

I was first introduced to Marcus Buckingham early in my career, at a time when I was searching for where I truly fit after completing the rotational program where I began. I read the book Now Discover Your Strengths that introduced me to the concept of strengths that are best achieved through a foundation in a persons unique talents and a journey that continues to this day. Shortly after, I read another book by Marcus called First, Break All the Rules that introduced me to

A few weeks ago, I received a reminder that my continuing education was due for my Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. It’s hard to believe it’s been 16 years since I first earned it. At the time, I pursued the designation to better understand the experience, as my team was exploring including it in a new advisor development program we were leading. Back then, many of the concepts felt familiar because I worked closely with financial advisors every day. But

The world feels heavy right now. Conflict abroad, extreme weather, constant noise, and here in Minnesota, a sense of tension and uncertainty that’s hard to ignore. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or tempted to tune it all out. So… who is MA? While I still rely heavily on my mom’s wisdom for many of life’s decisions, in this case I’m talking about Marcus Aurelius. Lately, I’ve been asking myself: How would he respond to chaos like this? To explore that question, I turned to Ryan

Whether or not you are a country music fan, you’ve almost certainly heard of Willie Nelson. His first hit song as a singer “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” was released over 50 years ago. Even earlier, he found success as a songwriter with “Crazy,” famously recorded by Patsy Cline. Since Willie is still writing and performing at age 92, I could go on and on about his catalog of songs and performances. But I’ll leave that to others; learning is my thing 😉. I recently found Will

While I can’t speak for anyone else, the answer is NO for this 47 year old as I sit in the waiting room of Summit Orthopedics with crutches and a boot issued by hometown emergency room. A few weeks ago, I saw a Facebook post about an alumni basketball game over the holidays. Marinette versus Menominee, or the legendary M&M game as it’s known back home. I haven’t played much basketball recently, other than coaching Jack’s team last year, but I still consider myself in pretty

Last week, my dad, Gary Grom, turned 75 and I’ve been reflecting on the lessons he’s passed down that continue to shape me. My dad has always believed that life is best lived by doing. Whether it was walking me through my first tax return, showing me what a strong work ethic looks like both at home and on the job, or simply reminding me to “follow the doctor’s orders,” he’s taught through example. His consistency and discipline have kept him healthy and active, still moving w

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

This time last year we were busy with final preparations for my grandma Annette’s 100th birthday party at our family cottage. Everyone in...

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...

On March 16, 2025, Annette Anderson passed away peacefully in her sleep at the home she and my grandpa Jack built, surrounded by the love...

The World Series this year features two of the top 💰 payroll teams in baseball who have combined for over 30 World Series championships...

This week is special in my family because we get to celebrate my grandma, Annette Anderson’s 100th birthday on October 3!!! According to...

A few years back one of the major wealth management firms made this app available where you could take a picture and age yourself to help...