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swissmiss | An Old New House

Just a few days earlier, I made the intention to buy a house upstate that could hold all of our grown-ish children and be a physical manifestation of our love. There she was!

I saw photos of Finne and gasped. I slid the phone over to Tim and he started reading the history of the house. Then he gasped.

What we believe in.

Episode 563: Uncertainty | PM Talks S1:E11 – Mike Vardy

In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive into the complexities of life and work. This series offers deep discussions that explore meaningful topics from our perspectives. This month, we’re tackling uncertainty—how it shows up in our lives, how we handle it, and how to find certainty in areas where we can have control.

I love that I get to talk to a long time friend every month about the sorts of things we talk about anyway but then it gets recorded so others can listen in.

Investing – Essays – Yield Giving

I love words, and this year this one has been on my mind a lot. It’s another one that seems to have undergone a kind of semantic shriveling.

On the list of its big, beautiful, original definitions? To devote resources for a useful purpose. To endow with rights. To clothe.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is an inspiration. What she’s doing with her billions, and how she’s doing it, is a fascinating model that others who desire to give their billions away should consider following.

For Starters #40: Four Pricing Principles for Solopreneurs

I’ve had multiple conversations this summer that have started with, “Talk to them, I’d pay them more if they charged me. But I can’t ask my manager to expense something this low.” or, “a client just laughed at my rate and said, ‘oh, I’ll just pay you double that’.”

If you, like me, work for yourself or a company you own this is a very important read and strongly consider booking a session with Garrick (I did and it was worth it)

Episode 571: Reflection and Growth | PM Talks S1E12 – Mike Vardy

As the calendar year winds down, on the season finale of PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive into the powerful intersection of reflection and growth—topics that feel particularly resonant this time of year. Patrick and I share personal insights and practical takeaways to help you reflect on the past and shape the year ahead.

This is a good one. Take a listen.