The Drop №. 105 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.
Inside the Mind of Al Michaels
Listen to the Inside the Mind of Al Michaels. In this episode of the SmartLess podcast, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes chat with legendary sportscaster Al Michaels and the results are as entertaining as you’d think they’d be. Look, this is not the podcast that is going to get you smarter on the economy or improve your 10k time, but it is entertaining as hell. You have time for that. Treat yourself.
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Runnin’ Down a Dream
Watch Runnin’ Down a Dream. This hour-long address to an MBA class at the University of Texas has become a favorite amongst fast-movers struggling to figure out what they want to be when they grow up. Speaker Bill Gurley, one of America’s most celebrated venture investors, looks at the lives and careers of people from Bob Dylan to Bob Knight to identify a universal path to success in a career you love. If you still don’t know what you want to be when you grow up this talk will help.
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The Age of AI Has Begun
Read The Age of AI has begun. This article, written by Bill Gates, argues that we are already deep into the AI revolution, an advancement as revolutionary as mobile phones and the internet. Gates, who you may have heard of, argues that AI could reduce some of the world’s worst inequities and improve everything from productivity to education and healthcare. He also outlines his thoughts on the risks and problems posed by this rapidly advancing tech. We’re all going to have to figure out AI sooner or later. You can listen to Bill Gates or to that day trader buddy of yours. Choose wisely.
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Building a Home Gym On a Budget
Try Building a home gym on a budget. This article outlines how to build a home gym on a budget with simple and affordable equipment. You’ll learn how to set up your space, what exercises you can do, and how to track your progress. Beach season is coming. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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