The Drop №. 107 with Chase Hobby
VRB’s weekly list of things to read, watch, listen to, and try that have helped us live better and be better. Brought to you this week by Chase Hobby.
The Wrath of the Khans
Listen to The Wrath of the Khans podcast series. A five-part series that covers the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire, one of the largest and most brutal empires in history. Dan Carlin narrates the epic story of Genghis Khan and his successors, who conquered most of Asia and Europe with their unparalleled military tactics and ruthless violence. Hardcore History is my favorite podcast and this is my favorite HH series. Enjoy.
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How to Learn Anything Faster
Watch How to Learn Anything Faster with Meta-Learning. This short talk by Tim Ferris will help you learn how to master any skill you want within 6-12 months using a deliberate method - Deconstruction, Selection, Sequencing, and Stakes. If you’ve always wanted to be functionally literate in Spanish or to be able to play a love song for your special friend…here’s your chance.
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Aging and Sustaining peak performance
Read The Rules for sustaining peak performance as we grow older. Excerpted from the best-named book ever, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, this article outlines the new research suggesting we can sustain peak performance longer than previously believed. We now know the basic requirements for long-term health and well-being. Better hop to it.
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NSDR
Try Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR). Non-Sleep Deep Rest is a powerful tool to relax quickly and deeply. It can help you produce sleep you have lost or get better at falling back asleep if you wake up in the middle of the night. This short meditation has been shown to enhance learning and memory, improve cognitive capacity, and recharge your body and mind. I’ve been using these as nap aids during the day and am fully a believer.
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