The Drop №. 112 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 Art and Science of Getting Unstuck
Listen to The Art and Science of Getting Unstuck - an episode of the AOM podcast featuring social psychologist Adam Alter. In conducting research for his book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most, Alter discovered that "stuckness" is a universal human experience, even amongst history’s highest achievers. The lives of successful actors, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs are riddled with moments when they felt totally stuck. Listen and learn basic skills for identifying when you're stuck and returning to action.
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How to Build a Strong Neck
Watch How to build a strong neck - a short clip from a chat between Dr. Andrew Huberman and Tim Ferriss. Why the hell would I train my neck you say? Well, for starters, you probably want a strong spine for purposes of health, robustness, and performance. If nothing else, consider this insurance against your next fender bender. Watch this short one for more on why and how to easily build this into your routine.
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Why You Should Be Seeking Fun, Not "Happiness"
Read Why You Should Be Seeking Fun, Not ""Happiness."" Sometimes happiness can feel like a nebulus concept that is tough to take action on. Seeking fun is far more actionable. It’s also introspective and ruminating. Fun doesn’t require people to feel anything or see three daily examples of gratitude if they don’t want to. With fun, people have autonomy. If you have a hard time with daily graititude or just feel in a rut, this article's for you.
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Using AI in your daily life
Try Using AI in your daily life. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick has been exploring the current AI bots and recently posted “How to use AI to do practical stuff: A new guide,” a helpful guide for those just beginning to explore these tools. Consider this an introduction to AI and how you can use these tools in the real world.
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