The Drop №. 120 with Guest Patrick Nugent

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 our Guest Patrick Nugent.

Patrick Nugent is a former US Marine Corps Infantry Captain (now retired), who holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, MPA from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and is currently the Team Captain for USA & Competitive Adaptive Sports Athlete training to compete in 2023 Invictus Games. Patrick is on a mission to encourage and inspire people facing adversity as well as to raise awareness for veterans’ issues and shedding light on the challenges faced by our veterans.

Find A Way To Win with Patrick Nugent

Listen to "Find A Way To Win" with Patrick Nugent. Get ready for an immersive storytelling experience. In this podcast episode, I team up with my Marine buddy, John McCarthy (host), to delve into the real, unfiltered moments that have defined my life: from my upbringing and time in the Marines to a candid account of my injury and the grueling road to recovery. This is a raw and authentic narrative that invites you to step into my shoes and life’s journey. I hope you enjoy.

Heart of Invictus Documentary on Netflix

Watch Heart of Invictus, an inspirational documentary about the Invictus Games, set to come out August 30th, 2023. This documentary is a five-part series about the Invictus Games which is a global adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick veterans and members of the armed services internationally. The Duke of Sussex founded the event in 2014 to showcase and celebrate the veterans, as well as heal them through the link between sports and mental health. I will be competing in this year’s Invictus Games being held in Dusseldorf, Germany from September 9-17. I am Team USA’s captain and will be competing in powerlifting, indoor rowing, and cycling.

Invictus by William Ernest Henley

Read Invictus, a powerful poem by William Ernest Henley. This poem is drawn from Henley’s experience recovering from the amputation of his left leg. This poem was given to me by my Battalion Commander when I was in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound, I suffered in the line of duty. The last two lines are the most memorable; they read, “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.”

Wim Hoff Breathwork

Try Wim Hoff's Breathwork. As someone always looking to improve and enhance my health and wellness, I stumbled upon this form of breathwork that has been a game changer. This has helped give me more energy, reduce my stress levels, improve my sleep quality, as well as other similar health benefits. Give it a try!