The Drop №. 113 with Chase Hobby

The Drop №. 113 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.




Only in Dreams by Weezer


Listen to Only in Dreams by Weezer. This one is a fitting conclusion to Weezer's debut album, showcasing the band's musical prowess and depth. The iconic bassline sets the tone for a journey to follow. Clocking in at 8 minutes, "Only in Dreams" is always good for a quick nostalgic trip back to the '90s.


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How the 40% Rule Could Change Your Life


Watch How the 40% Rule Could Change Your Life. David Goggins is a savage. If you don’t know who this guy is do yourself a favor and look him up. In this six-minute talk, he describes his 40% rule – when your mind tells you that you’ve hit your wall and cannot continue, you are in fact only 40% of the way to your breaking point. Goggins explains it more colorfully, but that’s the point. If you need to hear this message consider reading his books – in a word, motivating.


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Rules for Sustaining Peak Performance with Age


Read Rules for Sustaining Peak Performance as we Grow Older. New research suggests we can sustain peak performance longer than previously believed. Key skills like critical thinking and creativity can be improved in later life. As my mentor Red used to say, "get busy living, or get busy dying." +10 if you got that reference...


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5 Simple Steps to Wake Up Early


Try these 5 simple steps to wake up early and energized without fail. If you’re not a natural morning person, I feel your pain. That said, you can’t deny the fact that, for most of us, having more hours in the day would be a good thing. Particularly, a few more in the early hours when everyone that might need something from you is still asleep. Try these 5 steps for a few weeks and you might find yourself a morning person. Sidenote: VRB Rest is perfectly formulated to help shift your schedule. Just sayin’.


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