#78 - It’s About Staying in the Game

As I sit here at my kitchen table watching the Brewers play the Cubs in Game 4 of the NLDS I started to think about how I would much rather be listening to Ueck announce this game on the radio than what the national news television series have. One quote I read during the game by Bob Uecker was his humility about his time in the Major Leagues as a player. He always talked about not having the best ability but he was able to somehow stick around in the big leagues. He played for six seasons and announced 54 more.

Uecker knew he wasn't a superstar athlete, but he stayed in the big leagues. In life, not everyone is the most gifted but those who persist, adapt, and bring something else to the table (humor, attitude, reliability, creativity) often go just as far, if not farther. He reminds us that charisma, confidence, and a good sense of humor can carry you far.

You can reinvented youself. And you can become better at something. The ability to pivot, rebrand, or evolve is often more valuable than sticking rigidly to one path.

It’s a powerful reminder that success comes in many ways. And self-awareness delivered with a smile can be a superpower.

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Market & Freedom Fund Recap

This week the market showed signs of fatigue after pushing toward record highs, with investors pausing amid concerns over stretched valuations. Gold and silver both pulled back slightly following strong runs to new highs. The AI trade roared back to life after $AMD ( ▼ 1.13% ) shares jumped nearly 24% on news of a significant partnership with OpenAI.

I added more shares of $SCHB ( ▼ 0.35% ) and $APLE ( ▼ 0.95% ) this week as the public portfolio pushed back to new highs this week. $PLTR ( ▲ 1.04% ) shares spiked after the company clarified that it did not receive a formal cybersecurity audit demand, correcting earlier media reports that had sparked concern. $EVLV ( ▼ 1.49% ) unveiled new software features for its Express and eXpedite security systems. Overall, it has been a quiet week for my positions as we await the next wave of earnings.

Freedom Fund Background: I launched the Freedom Fund in October 2022 as a public brokerage account to show that anyone—with just a bank account and Social Security number—can start investing, even with a couple hundred dollars a week. I started from $0 to make the journey real and relatable. Each week, I share transparent updates on purchases, sales, dividends, and growth on X (@GrahamSchroeder) so you can follow along in real time. The hardest part of investing is getting started—so I did, publicly, to help others do the same.