Sometimes we need something unexpected to come and shake up our perspective. We talk about a few life lessons after a close call on a mountain bike. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Todoist: If you're a student or educator, you can get Todoist's awesome Premium features - like project templates and automated reminders - for 50% off at Todoist.com/education. Things mentioned in this episode: How Much Owning a Home Will ACTUALLY Cost You (Ep. 225) Seth's Bike Hacks on YouTube The Hedonic Treadmill (Ep. 226) Thomas' Top 10 Favorite Podcasts (Ep. 228) What I Learned From Almost Dying On The Side Of The Road Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - What happened to Martin? 0:22:56 - Facing your fears head-on 0:30:11 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:32:36 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks) 0:34:23 - Relying on positive motivators rather than negative ones 0:37:47 - Taking breaks from being disciplined 0:41:55 - Closing thoughts on Martin's experience and bike safety tips 0:55:45 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.