The Drop №. 126 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.
Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity
Listen to Andrew Huberman discuss Optimizing Your Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity. In this podcast, Huberman discusses scientifically proven adjustments to your day to increase productivity, focus, and creativity. Examples include where your monitor should be placed to improve focus, how to maximize the 3 phases of the day, and much more. Actionable info within.
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Chimp Empire
Watch Chimp Empire on Netflix.This 4-part nature documentary follows the largest known band of wild chimpanzees they wages war with other tribes for food resources. You get to know individual chimps including all of the interpersonal drama you'd expect from a drama about humans. If you can believe it, we're talking love triangles, betrayal, misfits, gang leaders, and murder. This show is so awesome. Special thanks to the Recomendo squad for this one.
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The Second Mountain
Read The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks. This one's a classic. Brooks explores the commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. If you're looking for some guidance on living the best life possible this book is a great place to start.
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The Four-Hour Workday
Try the Four Hour Workday. When author Oliver Berkman gets stressed about the number of things on his plate, or anxious about the challenges of a specific project, he does the opposite of what comes naturally to him. What comes naturally is to bear down hard on the work, in an effort to get through it: to get up earlier, skimp on exercise, cancel social occasions, etc. Whereas what seems to work in the long run is working at a sustainable pace, leaving plenty of time for hiking, sleeping, socializing and so on. Read about why a reset worked for the author here.
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