The Drop №. 90 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.

Twilight of the Aesir

Listen to Twilight of the Aesir – the latest Hardcore History podcast. What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Vikings'’? If you’re anything like me, you’ll have some loose conception of a group of pillaging Norsemen arriving on a distant shore to wreak havoc. You wouldn’t be wrong, but that’s only part of the story. The legends are fascinating, but the truth is jaw-dropping. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.

Commitment vs Browsing

Watch this Harvard College commencement speech. The speaker argues that people who are constantly browsing for something better often miss out on committing to something worthwhile. If that sounds a lot like you (…guilty), this is an argument you need to hear.

Become a SuperAger

Read this article about SuperAgers – elderly people with cognitive capacities of adults 20-30 years younger. The data is starting to become clear that we can influence the aging process in meaningful ways by our own behavior. SuperAgers stay physically active, tend to be positive, challenge their brains daily, and are social butterflies. If Nana is still sharp as a tack, now you know why…

College Radio

Try listening to college radio. If you’re anything like me your playlists are awesome….and a little stale. When I realized recently that I almost exclusively listen to the same artists repeatedly, I went straight to the source for new, unique artists: college kids. They’re very cool. Tune into your local college station for the goods. I recommend UT Austin’s KVRX 91.7.