The Drop №. 83 With Guest Brendan Aronson

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 Brendan Aronson.

Brendan Aronson is a Naval Academy graduate, former Marine infantry officer, Wharton MBA, and serial entrepreneur. He is the CEO of The Military Veteran, a company that helps companies hire veterans into leadership roles. He is an associate at Context Ventures, a military veteran focused VC fund.

Huberman Lab, Episode 86

Listen to Dr. Andrew Huberman's podcast about alcohol. Turns out everyone's favorite drug of choice is incredibly dangerous. Even low-to-moderate alcohol consumption negatively impacts the brain and body in direct ways. I gave up booze in February and have found that it makes a world of difference in my work and mental health.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Watch the new series in the Lord of the Rings canon. This series is amazing - the imagery is fantastic, and the storyline is original and refreshing. Sometimes you just need to kick back with some good old-fashioned entertainment. This one answers the mail.

The Body Keeps the Score

Read this #1 New York Times Bestseller. The scope and scale of trauma in our society is breathtaking. You know people who suffer from trauma, and this piece of literature will help you understand how to better interact with and advocate for those who suffer from it. The body and mind are incredible, and the ways that trauma alters both are remarkable. This book was among the most interesting and insightful that I read last year.

Waking Up Meditation App

Try meditating using Sam Harris' app - Waking Up. He explains the WHY behind meditation instead of just the how, which makes all of the difference for the practice. Learn the fundamentals of mindfulness from Sam Harris—neuroscientist, author, and creator of Waking Up—as he guides you into the deep end of meditation. *Note from Chase: I use this app as well and cannot recommend it highly enough.