The Drop №. 94 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.
Bo Jackson - The Last Folk Hero
Listen to this podcast titled, The Last Folk Hero about Bo Jackson. In the 80s and 90s, few sports stars loomed as large as Bo Jackson. The rare athlete to play two professional sports, his strength and power seemed supernatural. He soared into end zones, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.13 seconds, hit meteoric home runs, and broke baseball bats over his head for fun. And those were just his documented exploits. Because Bo played in an era before smartphones, stories circulated — that could never be entirely proven or disproven — that he was capable of even more impressive feats. The guy was the stuff of legends.
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This is Water
Watch David Foster Wallace’s 2005 commencement speech to the graduating class at Kenyon College commonly known as “This is Water.” This all-time commencement speech is full of wisdom largely centered around our need to manage our human instincts rather than to completely remove them. I listen to this twice a year. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.
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From Nirvana to Special Operations
Read this incredible article about Jason Everman – a former Nirvana guitarist turned Army Special Operations veteran. This guy may be the most interesting man alive: Alaska commercial fisherman, Nirvana guitarist, Soundgarden bassist, Army Ranger, Ivy Leaguer, Buddhist monk….the list goes on. His story is as incredible and winding as it sounds. Turns out the world’s most interesting man lives on a boat lives on a boat in Washington
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Breathing Exercise
Try this 11 Minute Wim Hoff breathing exercise on Youtube. The science of controlling your breath has shown to have implications for sleep, performance, anxiety and more. This is a slower paced Wim Hof Method breathing exercise that starts with a 30 seconds hold building up to 90 seconds breath hold. Very suitable for beginners or anyone who prefers gentler guidance.
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