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The Inforium

The Inforium

Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme

Personal Branding, Career, Productivity, Business, Learning, Lifehacking, College, University, Education, 101, Lifestyle Design, Work Smart, Class

4.8 • 998 Ratings

Overview

Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme discuss productivity, personal finance, their weird llama obsession, and other interesting things. New episodes every other week.

334 Episodes

The Final 5 Questions (Ep. 25)

Here we are: the end of time (for this podcast). We mark this historic moment, after so many years of podcasting, with one last batch of listener questions.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/the-end/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2021

The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 24)

Sometimes, quitting is the best strategy for moving forward. We talk about Seth Godin's "The Dip".This week’s episode is sponsored by:Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/inforium.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/the-dip/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2021

Regrets From Our 20's (Ep. 23)

Having both entered our third decade this year, we're taking a look back at some of our biggest regrets from the last one.This week’s episode is sponsored by:CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link https://curiositystream.com/inforiumpod/ you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/inforium.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/regrets-from-our-20s/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2021

How to Make Your Life Less Overwhelming (Ep. 22)

Life doesn't have to be a never-ending sea of task lists and overwhelm. We talk about different ways to make one's life a bit less stressful.This week’s episode is sponsored by:CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link https://curiositystream.com/inforiumpod/ you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/make-life-less-overwhelming/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2021

How to Read More (Ep. 21)

We talk about some of the ways we've been reading and listening to more books lately, even while keeping up with busy schedules.This week’s episode is sponsored by:CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link https://curiositystream.com/inforiumpod/ you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/inforium.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/how-to-read-more/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2021

Thinking In Bets: How to Make Decisions You Won't Regret (Ep. 20)

In the second part of our discussion on the book Thinking in Bets, by Annie Duke, we talk about how to make better decisions when uncertainty is certain.This week’s episode is sponsored by:CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link https://curiositystream.com/inforiumpod/ you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/thinking-in-bets-decisions/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2021

5 Questions: Tab Overload, Time Blocking, and Financial Literacy (Ep. 19)

We talk about having too many tabs, auditing your time blocks, learning about finances, sticking to your morning routine, and finding contentment.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/inforium.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/five-questions-2/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2021

Thinking In Bets: How to Become Comfortable With Uncertainty (Ep. 18)

Life is more like poker than chess. At least according to the book we've been reading: Thinking in Bets, by Annie Duke. Do you know what you don't know?This week’s episode is sponsored by:Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/thinking-in-bets/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2021

Life Reboot (Ep. 17)

We talk about how we've been reimagining our lives and how you might go about doing the same for yours.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Barbell Logic: Get an online coach and try your first month for free at https://thomasjfrank.com/barbell.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/life-reboot/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2021

5 Questions: Analysis Paralysis, Long-Term Goals, and Credit Scores (Ep. 16)

We talk about choosing what to do first, building long-term goals, focusing at home, improving your credit score, and task management overload.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/five-questions-1/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2021

Video Games That Can Make You a Better Thinker (Ep. 15)

We talk about some games we've played that double as a serving of brain food.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/inforium.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/video-game-brain-food/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2021

How to Have a Social Life When You Can't Leave the House (Ep. 14)

Being stuck at home doesn't mean we have to become a bunch of lonely loners. We talk about how to maintain a social life when you can't go out.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/social-life-from-home/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2021

How to Become a Critical Thinker (Ep. 13)

We talk about how to intake new information a bit more carefully and improve your critical thinking. This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/cig. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/critical-thinking/ Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2021

Stop Talking Yourself Out of Trying New Things (Ep. 12)

It's easy to have a big idea and get scared out of it. We talk about how we try to push through that and a few things you can try for your next project. This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/trying-new-things/ Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2021

Is Perfectionism a Bad Thing? (Ep. 11)

Popular wisdom has perfectionism as the go-to answer to, "what is your greatest weakness?" We talk about why it actually might be and what to do about it.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/cig.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/perfectionism/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2021

2020 Year in Review (Plus Our Plans for 2021) (Ep. 10)

We look through some of the highs and lows of the last year as we prepare for the next one. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/2020-year-in-review/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2020

Deliberate Practice (Ep. 9)

We talk about how the art of deliberate practice can help accelerate your skill growth.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/cig.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/deliberate-practice/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2020

The Downsides of Working for Yourself (Ep. 8)

We talk about the inconveniences that come with working autonomously. This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/downsides-of-working-for-yourself/ Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2020

How Much Is Enough? (Ep. 7)

We talk about what it means to have enough and how we'll know when we get there. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/how-much-is-enough/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/cig. Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2020

How to Start a Podcast (Ep. 6)

We answer a few handfuls of questions about starting and running a podcast. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/how-to-start-a-podcast/ This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2020

Too Many Opportunities (Ep. 5)

We talk about the ironic limitations of having too many options. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/too-many-opportunities/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/cig. Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2020

YouTube Q&A (Ep. 4)

With Thomas recently hitting the 2,000,000 follower mark on YouTube, we decided to go through some questions from a few of them. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/youtube-qa/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2020

Anti-Unhappiness (Ep. 3)

We've probably all been told to appreciate the positives in life, but a constant barrage of stressors isn't going to help. Let's remove some negatives. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/anti-unhappiness/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/cig. Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2020

Buying a Home: The Basics (Ep. 2)

We talk about Thomas' journeys into researching, preparing for, and working to buy a house. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/buying-a-home-the-basics/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2020

Goal Webs (Ep. 1)

In this, the first episode of The Inforium, we talk about goal webs and shaping your life after graduating.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/goal-webs/This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/cig.Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2020

The End: Reflections on the CIG Podcast (And What Comes Next) (Ep. 300)

The time has come to say goodbye to the CIG Podcast and hello to The Inforium. We reflect on what we've learned from 300 episodes of podcasting. Full show notes: https://collegeinfogeek.com/the-end/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2020

Pure Q&A (Ep. 299)

We answer a handful of listener questions, but this time, they aren't limited to productivity. Full show notes: https://collegeinfogeek.com/pure-qa/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/cig. Find us elsewhere: Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/ Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew You can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2020

18 Reasons We Are Fools, According to Our Girlfriends (Ep. 298)

As we approach the end of this podcast and the beginning of our new one, we decided to take an episode to humanize ourselves. Even fools can be productive.Full show notes: https://collegeinfogeek.com/reasons-we-are-fools/This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomewYou can 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: http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2020

6 of the Biggest Lessons We Learned in College (Ep. 297)

We talk about some of the longest lasting lessons we took from college to honor the title of this show one last time before we relaunch with a new one.Full show notesThis week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek.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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Things mentioned in this episode: Backblaze Dropbox (iOS | Android) Google Drive (iOS | Android) Tom Scott's The Worst Typo I Ever Made video YCImaging's Video on a Budget course on Skillshare YCImaging on YouTube Thomas’ Habit-Building course on Skillshare Thomas’ Productivity course on SkillshareWant 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:0:02:29 - The importance of having backups0:20:10 - Questioning if you actually want to do something0:27:26 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:29:44 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:31:32 - The sunk cost fallacy0:41:09 - Differences between college and the real world0:48:53 - Overhead and maintenance costs0:53:59 - ConclusionIf 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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2020

Hyperfocus (Ep. 296)

We talk about Chris Bailey's book, Hyperfocus.Full show notesThis week’s episode is sponsored by:Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to Hover.com/cig.Things mentioned in this episode:Hyperfocus, by Chris BaileyThe Best Thing You Can Do For Your Productivity (Ep. 59)The Productivity Project (Ep. 155)Thomas' notes on HyperfocusHit Makers, by Derek Thompson5 Skills and How We Learn Them (Ep. 294)A Mind for Numbers, by Barbara OakleyRange, by David EpsteinHeadspace (iOS | Android)Wendover Productions' The Five Rules of Risk videoFreedomBe FocusedTide (iOS | Android)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:0:01:12 - Scatterfocus0:22:53 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:25:58 - Deciding what's valuable to you0:43:11 - Creating a distraction-free ritual0:56:07 - ConclusionIf 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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2020

5 Questions: Writing Fiction, Binging TV Shows, and Self-Help Books (Ep. 295)

We talk about writing for longer, binging TV shows, self-help books, our consumption-to-production ratios, and starting your career on the right foot. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: 3 Ways to Trick Your Brain Into Doing Hard Work Polyphonic's What Makes a Great Cover Song video Thomas’ Habit-Building course on Skillshare Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Daniel Scotts's Adobe Illustrator CC Essentials Training course on Skillshare Hyperfocus, by Chris Bailey Derek Sivers How to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240) 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 - Banter 0:15:32 - Consumption-to-production ratio 0:31:43 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:34:26 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:37:04 - Getting the energy to write 0:48:14 - Balancing your media consumption 0:53:42 - Accepting a job not related to your major 1:00:07 - Opinions on self-help books 1:14:51 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2020

5 Skills and How We Learn Them (Ep. 294)

We've been getting questions about some of the things we're known to do, so we're talking about five of them: skating, videos, piano, guitar, and pixel art. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Bill Stoppard on YouTube Tiago Inline Skater on YouTube Thomas’ Habit-Building course on Skillshare Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare JustinGuitar on YouTube Paul Davids on YouTube Songsterr (iOS | Android) Ultimate Guitar (iOS | Android) Yousician (iOS | Android) MuseScore Andrew Huang's Music Theory video Music 101, by Brian Boone Nahre Sol on YouTube Jenny Nicholson on YouTube Potato Jet on YouTube How to Make Your Phone Less of a Distraction Pixel Grimoire series Pixel Pete on YouTube Aseprite UpIsNotJump on YouTube Working From Home: How to Stay Focused MoneyLab This Note-Taking App is a Game Changer - Roam Research 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: 0:01:33 - Overview 0:04:51 - Inline skating 0:24:50 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:27:34 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:29:38 - Playing the guitar 0:47:12 - Playing piano 1:04:47 - Making videos 1:20:18 - Pixel art 1:32:18 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2020

How to Help Your Community When You're Stuck at Home (Ep. 293)

Difficult times often double as chances to do good. We talk about what we can do for our communities while stuck sheltering at home. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 1,000 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: When to Be Unproductive (Ep. 292) Trello Bear (iOS) FocusMate Matt D'Avella's Quitting caffeine for 30 days video Thomas’ Habit-Building course on Skillshare Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Moment's iPhone Filmmaking course on Skillshare Charity Navigator Effective Altruism 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: 0:03:24 - Keeping in touch with family and friends 0:18:14 - Getting things done at home while staying connected with others 0:24:17 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:07 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:29:51 - Helping out your local community 0:46:53 - Contributing to the global community 0:57:45 - Controlling the spread of misinformation 1:02:25 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2020

When to Be Unproductive (Ep. 292)

There's a time to get this bread, and there's a time to sit back and enjoy it. Today, we're talking about why you shouldn't skip out on the latter. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: 5 Questions: Interruptions, Social Media Bios, and Reading Positions (Ep. 290) Ali Abdaal's How to Study for Exams course on Skillshare Working from Home: How to Plan Your Day Linus Tech Tips' Thinking of retiring video on YouTube 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: 0:05:18 - Having long-term goals and not needing to impress people 0:14:52 - What have we been doing recently 0:23:34 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:25:45 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:47 - What exactly is productivity 0:33:48 - Balancing work with your personal life 0:42:12 - Holding yourself accountable and picking up new hobbies 0:50:24 - Thinking you're not allowed to take a break 0:56:40 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2020

Tom and Martin Discuss Working From Home (Ep. 291)

We talk about what it's like and what it takes to get things done remotely, even with all the distractions that might come with being at home. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Roam Research How to Create a Study Space in Your Room Thomas’ Habit-Building course on Skillshare Brain.fm Thomas' ultimate study music playlist on YouTube Beeminder Focusmate 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: 0:12:42 - Creating a dedicated workspace when you don’t have another room 0:22:50 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:26:02 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:27 - Getting a good pair of headphones 0:40:41 - Holding yourself accountable to someone 0:53:55 - Exercising at home 1:02:32 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2020

5 Questions: Interruptions, Social Media Bios, and Reading Positions (Ep. 290)

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about interruptions, blogging, social media bios, reading positions, and what to do when hobbies feel hard. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: The Skill You're Slowly Losing A Master Class on Buying a Car – Part 1 (Ep. 69) A Master Class on Buying a Car – Part 2 (Ep. 70) The Path to College, Pt. 1: Getting Accepted The Path to College, Pt. 2: Paying for It The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready Cortex Linus Tech Tips on YouTube Thomas’ Habit-Building course on Skillshare Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Tofugu Figma Underscores Peter Mckinnon Every Think on YouTube 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: 0:08:30 - Focusing while getting constantly distracted 0:19:01 - The best position to read in 0:27:18 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:30:29 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:33:30 - Content management systems vs developing from the ground up 0:42:03 - Writing an interesting social media bio 0:51:19 - Persevering with hobbies that require skill 1:04:50 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2020

How to Live a Less Lonely Life (Ep. 289)

It seems like we spend less and less time with friends and loved ones as we grow older. We look for ways to fight this trend and become a social outlier. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Dashlane can help make your online experience safer and more convenient with password management, VPN, form filling and more. Head over to Dashlane.com/collegeinfogeek for a free 30-day trial, and once you've fallen in love you can use the code 'collegeinfogeek' for 10% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Good to Great, by James Collins How to Go from Merely Good to Truly Great (Ep. 178) If This Isn't Nice, What Is?, by Kurt Vonnegut Ali Abdaal's Video Editing with Final Cut Pro X course on Skillshare Jordy Vandeput's Video Editing with Premiere Pro course on Skillshare Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Thomas’ Habit-Building course on Skillshare Meetup (iOS | Android) Listen Money Matters Making Friends And Connections As An Introvert (Ep. 47) How to Build Closer Friendships How to Meet New People - 6 Tips for Making More Friends The Story of Starbucks, by John Simmons 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: 0:00:40 - How much time you spend with people as you age 0:10:10 - Taking steps to being more social 0:15:25 - Volunteering 0:23:09 - Sponsor: Dashlane (Managing your passwords) 0:25:15 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:42 - Going to meetups and making yourself available 0:45:53 - Thoughts on family 0:53:07 - Trello system for maintaining relationships 0:58:30 - Doing scary stuff 1:04:22 - Going from small talk to interesting conversations 1:07:20 - Regaining that feeling of social ambience 1:21:43 - Being alone without being lonely 1:25:49 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2020

Ultralearning (Ep. 288)

We talk about Scott Young's book, Ultralearning, and how you can learn and build skills far more quickly than the average syllabus might imply. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Dashlane can help make your online experience safer and more convenient with password management, VPN, form filling and more. Head over to Dashlane.com/collegeinfogeek for a free 30-day trial, and once you've fallen in love you can use the code 'collegeinfogeek' for 10% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Ultralearning, by Scott Young Thomas’ Habit-Building course on Skillshare Smart Passive Income Listen Money Matters Polyphonic on YouTube Better Ideas on YouTube Linus Tech Tips on YouTube Scott Young's 30 Day Portrait Drawing Challenge Fluent in 3 Months This Guy Edits on YouTube 10 YouTube Channels You Should Follow in 2020 Chrystopher Rhodes' Video on a Budget course on Skillshare The Most Powerful Way to Remember What You Study Anki (iOS | Android) iTalki (iOS | Android) 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: 0:01:59 - Overview 0:09:30 - Metalearning 0:14:05 - Focusing 0:21:01 - Directness 0:25:12 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:34 - Sponsor: Dashlane (Managing your passwords) 0:30:27 - Drilling 0:36:08 - Retrieval 0:44:43 - Feedback 0:52:57 - Retention 1:02:39 - Intuition 1:10:15 - Experimentation 1:14:57 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2020

How to Change Careers (Ep. 287)

We talk about how to shift over to a new career, along with the shifts we've made in our own work. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: 2019 Year in Review (Plus Our Plans for 2020) (Ep. 285) Cortex Linus Tech Tips on YouTube Paul Graham's Having Kids article So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Thomas' Habit-Building course on Skillshare How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) Nerd Fitness Smart Passive Income Jenny Blake on YouTube Listen Money Matters 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: 0:01:33 - Thoughts on our future podcasting 0:17:02 - Deviating from our majors and considering a new career 0:34:08 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:37:25 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:39:57 - Transitioning to a new area 0:55:28 - Martin's game dev 0:59:05 - Moving away from College Info Geek 1:20:58 - Building relationships with people you admire 1:29:16 - Recap and 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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2020

How to Practice Self-Awareness (Ep. 286)

We talk about the benefits of self-awareness, along with some ideas to try to notice and understand yourself better. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: A Better Way to Track Your Habits Thomas' Habit-Building course on Skillshare Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Nakey Jaykey on YouTube Mark Manson's Self-Awareness article 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: 0:01:38 - Martin's habit tracking system 0:11:20 - Different kinds of self-awareness 0:17:57 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:20:43 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:14 - Emotional self-awareness 0:49:03 - Gaining self-awareness from experience 1:01:06 - Interactions with other people 1:18:17 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2020

2019 Year in Review (Plus Our Plans for 2020) (Ep. 285)

January is almost here, and that means it's time to look back one last time at all we've done this year. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to Hover.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: Cortex Cortex's State of the Apps 2020 Notion (iOS | Android) Evernote (iOS | Android) The Photographer's Ephemeris (iOS | Android) Anki (iOS | Android) Music Memos (iOS) audiobridge (iOS) Todoist (iOS | Android) Matt D'Avella on YouTube Ali Abdaal on YouTube Better Ideas on YouTube CrashCourse on YouTube How to Get Started with Photography Linus Tech Tips on YouTube 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: 0:01:25 - Which apps we're using 0:15:24 - Overcoming fears and burnout 0:26:00 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:28:44 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:31:05 - Making videos, burnout and finding inspiration 0:46:12 - Music, photography, game dev and sleeping better 0:56:25 - Goals for next year 0:59:01 - Podcast news and 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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2019

5 Questions: Motivation, Delegation, and Learning How to Relax (Ep. 284)

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about keeping motivation, working with a significant other, giving feedback, delegating, and learning to relax. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Things mentioned in this episode: Productivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265) How to Take Criticism (Ep. 215) Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Notion (iOS | Android) Smart Passive Income Hello Internet Cortex Should You Add This To Your Workspace? Why Your Work Disappoints You Frame.io Greenshot How to Go from Merely Good to Truly Great (Ep. 178) The Hedonic Treadmill (Ep. 226) 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: 0:03:18 - Improving your work mood 0:11:47 - Working next to your significant other 0:17:56 - Giving out criticism 0:23:54 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:25:44 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:52 - Giving out criticism (continued) 0:31:01 - Expanding your business by hiring new people 0:44:16 - Winding down through hobbies 0:53:33 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2019

Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years? (Ep. 283)

Planning the next week is hard enough, never mind the next 5 years. But, it turns out that having some basic ideas is useful for more than just interviews. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Nerd Fitness Fluent in 3 Months Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Bullsh*t Jobs, by David Graeber H3 Podcast on YouTube Thomas' Impossible List Thomas' Music on Spotify 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: 0:01:17 - Martin's goals 0:17:09 - Thomas' goals 0:22:28 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:25:29 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:27:29 - Thomas' goals (continued) 0:30:57 - Careers and learning from experiences 0:43:17 - Figuring our your ideal future self 0:52:10 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2019

Digital Minimalism: How to Disconnect (Ep. 282)

We talk about Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and how we can have a healthier relationship with technology. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport Deep Work, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Should You Work with Your Friends? (Ep. 281) H3 Podcast on YouTube Joe Rogan's podcast How Music Works, by David Byrne Justin Gignac's Going Freelance course on Skillshare How to Break up with Your Phone, by Catherine Price Freedom How to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240) Martin's Photo Print Shop on INPRNT 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: 0:05:19 - Our dependence on technology 0:28:24 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:30:31 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:32:53 - Having periods of solitude 0:56:37 - Taking breaks from social media 1:25:30 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2019

Should You Work with Your Friends? (Ep. 281)

Business and friends don't mix. At least, that's the common wisdom, and for good reason. Still, we've made it work for years. Should you take the risk? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get a free audiobook download, 2 free Audible originals, and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Things mentioned in this episode: Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green Rationality: From AI to Zombies, by Eliezer Yudkowsky LessWrong Ali Abdaal on YouTube Ali Abdaal's Final Cut Pro course on Skillshare Benjamin Heath's Portrait Photography course on Skillshare CharityWatch 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: 0:02:30 - Occasions where working with friends didn't go so well 0:19:18 - How we've managed to work together 0:29:03 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:33:42 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:35:54 - Splitting benefits fairly 0:52:08 - Working with a significant other 1:08:41 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2019

5 Questions: College Reading, Winter Fitness, and Closing the Taste Gap (Ep. 280)

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about reading, winter fitness, helping others, schedules, and learning to make something that doesn't suck. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to Hover.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: Kurzgesagt's The Egg - A Short Story video Bodyweight Fitness subreddit The Science Behind Reading Speed 5 Ways to Read Faster That ACTUALLY Work Do Speed Reading Apps & Techniques Really Work? Reading Faster: The Science Behind What Works… and What Doesn’t (Ep. 93) How to Learn a New Skill Quickly: A 4-Step Process CaseyNeistat on YouTube Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 278) Linus Tech Tips on YouTube 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: 0:05:48 - Staying fit during the winter 0:17:28 - Reading silently or out loud when studying 0:22:35 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:24:54 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:26:52 - Getting better at creating 0:40:44 - Planning out your schedule 0:46:50 - Dealing with imposter syndrome 0:54:03 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2019

How to Stand Out from the Competition (Ep. 279)

In the internet age, we're competing against more and more people for the opportunities we want most. Standing out is both difficult and essential. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: The AIDA Model Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Procreate (iOS) Jarom Vogel's Digital Illustration: Learn to Use Procreate course on Skillshare Jason Allen's Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 1 course on Skillshare Young Guru's Learn How to Mix Music course on Skillshare A Book Apart Florian is all in The Game, by Neil Strauss Exploding the Phone, by Phil Lapsley Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 278) How to Write a Cover Letter Resume Tips From a Hiring Director Who Read 10,000 Resumes (Ep. 40) How to Make Great Things How Much Water Should You REALLY Be Drinking? CrashCourse on YouTube 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: 0:08:56 - The AIDA Framework 0:22:23 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:25:15 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:13 - Getting the right kind of attention 0:39:00 - Things you shouldn't do to get attention 0:44:51 - Going to networking events 0:49:53 - Writing a cover letter 1:00:52 - Making a good first impression 1:11:33 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2019

Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 278)

We talk about our experiences with and thoughts on imposter syndrome. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Hack Your Memory with the "Major System" Andrew Huang on YouTube Leonardo da Vinci, by Sir Walter Isaacson Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Lindsey Holmes' Productivity with Evernote course on Skillshare 5 Rules (and One Secret Weapon) for Acing Multiple Choice Tests My New (Better) Morning Routine MrBeast on YouTube Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, by John Ratey How to Study Effectively: 8 Advanced Tips Study Less Study Smart How to Make Great Things Powlyglot Essentialism, by Greg McKeown The Motivation Hacker, by Nick Winter Harvard Business Review's Overcoming Imposter Syndrome article TierZoo on YouTube Beardbrand AsapSCIENCE on YouTube The Path to College, Pt. 1: Getting Accepted The Path to College, Pt. 2: Paying for It The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready A Master Class on Buying a Car – Part 1 (Ep. 69) A Master Class on Buying a Car – Part 2 (Ep. 70) 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: 0:05:56 - How we struggle with imposter syndrome 0:23:22 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:26:21 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:44 - Feeling like you’re a failure or "washed out" 0:44:15 - Thinking you can't fail 0:54:36 - Leading yourself to believe you're not competent 1:08:06 - Attributing your success to luck 1:13:10 - Downplaying your accomplishments and final thoughts 1:37:15 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2019

How to Save Money When You Hate Budgeting (Ep. 277)

Budgeting isn't very fun, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on saving money. Here are a few ways to keep your bank account happy without a budget. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) When to Invest in New Gear (Ep. 276) 5 Questions: Keeping Track of Bills, Coasting, and Moving to a New City (Ep. 275) Thomas' budget modeler Listen Money Matters Jamie Oliver's Knife Skills videon on YouTube Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain Suitsupply LivingBobby's Living on $1 a day in New York City video on YouTube Nathaniel Drew's I Ate For $1 a Day in Mexico City video on YouTube 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: 0:04:00 - Introduction 0:07:14 - Eating and drinking simply 0:22:59 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:25:14 - Paying attention to your subscriptions and memberships 0:32:18 - Measuring how much you're spending 0:46:14 - Waiting 30 days before deciding to make a big purchase 0:52:20 - Don't immediately invest too much into a new hobby 0:59:09 - Anecdotes and banter 1:07:00 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2019

When to Invest in New Gear (Ep. 276)

Sometimes a shiny new toy is the next step in your skill growth, but it's usually just a fun distraction. We talk about how to tell the difference. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare How to Be Good at Everything — The Rapid Skill Learning Process (Ep. 210) 10 Essential Life Skills That Every Student Should Have (Ep. 175) Why You Shouldn't Tell People About Your Goals Potato Jet on YouTube Duet Display (iOS) This is How Matt D'Avella Works How to Stop Feeling Tired in the Afternoon Matty Brown's Low Budget Filmmaking course on Skillshare italki (iOS | Android) Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKewon How to Actually Use Productivity Tips and Improve Your Life (Ep. 176) 5 Questions: Keeping Track of Bills, Coasting, and Moving to a New City (Ep. 275) Let’s Talk About Minimalism (Ep. 272) The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondō Udemy 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: 0:03:14 - Buying new gear makes you think you're improving 0:10:42 - Discussing some of our gear 0:22:02 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:24:17 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:26:27 - Discussing some of our gear (continued) 0:27:17 - Knowing when you really need to upgrade your gear 0:39:38 - Investing in education, and applying what you learn 0:54:01 - Getting started with your hobby 1:09:56 - Buying online courses 1:12:18 - 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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2019

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