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We once promised an episode on life skills, and here it is. These ten skills will give you the foundation you need to tackle almost anything. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Listen Money Matters How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) OkDork (Noah Kagan’s website) 8 Habits of Highly Successful Students Use The Corson Technique When Asking Professors For Help The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Collegetopia - How to Approach Anyone with the 3 Second Rule The Art of Manliness How to Learn Any Skill in Under 20 Hours Google Calendar (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: 0:01:39 - Starting and keeping a conversation going 0:09:26 - Bringing friends into conversations and events 0:13:08 - Showing some interest on the new people you wanna talk with 0:15:06 - Getting better at problem solving 0:20:13 - Learning from your mistakes 0:24:55 - Differentiating and dealing with constructive and poor criticism 0:27:06 - Being able to respect and listen to what others have to say 0:29:03 - Paying attention to body language and avoiding distractions 0:35:36 - Learning how to cook and creating a good cooking environment 0:43:31 - Acquiring DIY (Do It Yourself) skills 0:51:26 - Learning new skills by practicing consistently and taking on challenges 0:57:15 - The 4 steps of "The First 20 Hours" 1:00:40 - Promoting yourself and your interests the right way 1:13:18 - Thinking progressively about your future 1:18:08 - Being a better romantic partner 1:28:04 - 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.

Money may be the root of all evil, but it's certainly much easier to do good if you've got it. We talk a bit about budgeting and how we handle our finances. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Mint The Ultimate Guide To Budgeting In College Daily Budget for iOS Daily Budget alternative for Android Tom's net worth tracker Tom's budget modeler Ku Cha House of Tea Listen Money Matters Credit Karma Nerdwallet Nerdwallet - Best College Student Credit Cards of 2017 A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) How One Recent College Grad Intends to Retire at 40 Mr. Money Mustache 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: 0:00:28 – Some info about the tea 0:02:12 – Defining your financial goals and retiring like Mr. Money Mustache 0:12:44 – Automating payments and finances in general 0:16:50 – Visualizing your finances through the money pipeline analogy 0:18:03 – Filling up the essential money pipeline “buckets” 0:26:57 – Managing the remaining “buckets” based on your personal needs 0:35:15 – Dealing with non-monthly, yet predictable expenses 0:37:43 – Sacrificing fun and happiness in favor of important expenses 0:43:32 – Sponsor: FreshBooks (Working as a freelancer) 0:46:17 – Martin’s budgeting method 0:55:08 – Keeping track of expenses and more on trading happiness for money 1:06:32 – Tips and benefits of using credit cards 1:15:55 – Being a deadbeat vs having a lot of credit card debt 1:22:36 – 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.

You've got questions, and we've got answers: in this 5 questions episode, we talk about early networking, cold showers, morning routines, and more. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community Thomas and Martin on Twitter Thomas and Martin on Goodreads Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) Wizarding World Book Club The Science Behind How Fast Humans Can Read 3 Speed Reading Techniques Examined: Do They Actually Work? 5 Ways You Can ACTUALLY Increase Your Reading Speed WaniKani Kindle Fire 7 Kindle Fire 7 case Evernote Kindle Paperwhite Lapsang souchong tea Imposter syndrome Codecademy TechRepublic Overclock Moo Strava LastPass How To Not Be Dumb On The Internet (Ep. 3) How to Use the Feynman Technique to Learn Faster (With Examples) LinkedIn How to Build Self Discipline - My #1 Exercise Stanford marshmallow experiment Forest Thomas on Instagram 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. 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.

The new semester is upon us! We talk about a few ways to get ready and start things off on the right foot. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Reading Assignments: Crash Course Study Skills #2 Google Calendar Rate My Professors FAFSA Stay Organized and Motivated All Semester with Weekly Productivity Reviews Asana Google Drive Dropbox FreshBooks Model–view–controller Tom's resume Tom's personal website Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready (Ep. 111) The Ultimate College Packing Checklist What's In My Backpack? - Fall 2017 Edition 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. 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.

When the internet makes us painfully aware of every opportunity we have, it's easy to be overwhelmed. We talk about how to do less, but better. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Essentialism, by Greg McKeown What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) How to Boost Your Happiness and Hirability with Extracurriculars (Ep. 170) James Clear - Avoid the Second Mistake Martin's tablet (Kindle Fire 7) CGP Grey American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road Thomas on Goodreads Martin on Goodreads Thomas on Instagram 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. 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.

Friends, fun, networking, resumes: what can't be improved by the right club or side-project? We talk about extracurriculars and how to choose them. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Scintillation From CEOs to Opera Singers – How to Harness the "Superstar Effect" Luciano Pavarotti performing Nessun Dorma Juan Diego Flórez performing Granada Toastmasters FreshBooks Powlyglot (Martin's old language blog) 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. 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.

We talk a lot about nonfiction, but is that all we read? We go over why fiction's worth taking seriously, along with a few of our favorite books. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Tom's Books: American Gods, by Neil Gaiman The Diamond Age, by Neal Stephenson Logicomix, by Apostolos Doxiadis The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, by Eliezer Yudkowsky Martin's Books: The Sirens of Titan, by Kurt Vonnegut The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, by David Mitchell The Buried Giant, by Kazuo Ishiguro The Slow Regard of Silent Things, by Patrick Rothfuss Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures, by Gene Yang, Michael DiMartino, and Bryan Konietzko (also see The Promise, which takes place after the series) Other links: Tom on Goodreads Martin on Goodreads Crash Course Tom's Impossible List How Ben Franklin Structured His Day The Procrastination Equation: An In-Depth Breakdown (Ep. 167) How to Make Consistent Progress on Your Goals (Even If You're Lazy) Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl Buffer - The Surprising Power of Reading Fiction Cuckoo's Egg, by Clifford Stoll Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor, by Gabriel García-Márquez (Spanish version) How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition 9 Life-Changing Books (Ep. 96) Neuromancer, by William Gibson The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, by Catherynne Valente Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There, by Lewis Carroll A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) Listen Money Matters Cryptonomicon Tom's Top 10 Favorite Fiction Books! The Name of the Wind, and The Wise Man's Fear, by Patrick Rothfuss Rogues, by George R. R. Martin, Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, and more (the anthology with a story about one of the characters from The Kingkiller Chronicle) Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card Rationality: From AI to Zombies, by Eliezer Yudkowsky Predictably Irrational, by Dan Ariely Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson Marvel Unlimited Mistborn: The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson The Metropolitan Man, by Alexander Wales 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. 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.

The secret to investing is: start now. But obviously it’s not that easy. We go over different kinds of investments and how to get started sooner. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Listen Money Matters Betterment Why Dollar-Cost Averaging Is a Lousy Retirement Investing Strategy Does Dollar Cost Averaging Make Sense For Investors? How a 1% Fee Could Cost Millennials $590,000 in Retirement Savings This is how many fund managers actually beat index funds Compound Interest Calculator FreshBooks 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. 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.

Banish your procrastination habits, one variable at a time. Here are our thoughts on "The Procrastination Equation" and how to apply it to your own life. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Procrastination Equation, by Piers Steel Quiz - How much of a procrastinator are you? Quiz - Which motivation variables affect you most? (If Expectancy = 24, they're what you should probably be looking at.) 10-Step Anti-Procrastination Checklist Focus app Cold Turkey app Magnet app Learned helplessness dog study Learned Helplessness (Ep. 99) What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Just 6 Weeks app (iOS | Android) Habitica Beeminder 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about six lessons we took from "The Personal MBA", by Josh Kaufman. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube The Personal MBA, by Josh Kaufman Chalkboard/whiteboard laptop stickers Derek Sivers' book reviews Derek Sivers' review of The Personal MBA CDBaby Zappos Suit Supply Debt: The First 5,000 Years, by David Graeber Cold Turkey Writer What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Charisma on Command FreshBooks Crackbook Chrome extension Tom's Instagram Tube Buddy 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about the delicate art of balancing your classwork with a job. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Start Freelancing and Land Your First Client (Ep. 164) AutoHotkey What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) The Productivity Project (Ep. 155) Thomas Frank on Twitter Martin Boehme on Twitter Finding a Part-Time Job in College (Ep. 67) 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about what it takes to enter the entrepreneurial world of freelancing. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Ultimate Study Music Playlist How We Learn, by Benedict Carey Yousician Location Independence: How to Make Money While Traveling the World GIMP Trello Salary Negotiation and Student Loan Payoff Tactics (Ep. 38) Listen Money Matters - How To Negotiate With Skill, Not Force Listen Money Matters - Fearless Salary Negotiation Tips With Josh Doody In-Depth Salary Negotiation Tactics (Ep. 52) The Ultimate Guide to Freelancing in College Dropbox Backblaze How to Build a Freelance Career as a Student iTalki Radiant Web Design V1 Radient Web Design V2 Jessica Hische Moo (where I get my business cards!) Behance LinkedIn The Ultimate Guide to Building a Personal Website Tuts+ - The Ultimate Guide to Implementing Facebook Comments on Your Blog Shake The Oatmeal - How a Web Design Goes Straight to Hell Clients from Hell How to Become a Professional Speaker with Grant Baldwin (Ep. 22) FreshBooks 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about the decision-making involved in changing your major. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Make the Most of Your Language Class (Ep. 162) The Dip, by Seth Godin Derek Sivers' notes on The Dip The sunk cost fallacy So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Cal Newport - The Roberts Method: A Professor’s Advice for Falling in Love With Your Major Fizzle Derek Sivers' notes on So Good They Can't Ignore You 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about a few ways to get better results from your foreign language class. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The War of Art (Ep. 161) Relay FM Download Podcast Anki How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Memrise Relato de un náufrago (The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor) by Gabriel García Márquez MindSnacks Duolingo A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish, by Mark Davies Vsauce - The Zipf Mystery Books by Neal Stephenson Neuromancer, by William Gibson Forvo Dictionary.com The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas and Martin on Twitter FreshBooks 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. 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.

In this episode, we give our thoughts on "The War of Art", by Steven Pressfield. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield The etymology of inspiration Actually, there kind of is a song about Godzilla fighting Chuck Norris 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. 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.

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about networking events, collaborative work, meditation, audiobooks, and morning routines. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: iTalki How to Create a Morning Routine (and Stick to It Long-Term) Audible Deep Work, by Cal Newport Thai fisherman pants, zafu, folding meditation bench How To Strengthen Your Mind (Ep. 31) James Clear - Avoid the Second Mistake Thomas on Twitter Martin on Twitter 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. 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.

In this episode, Mayer Adelberg talks about what it took to organize and start his own web series, Synesthesia, while still in high school. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Synesthesia site Synesthesia's first episode Film Riot Rocket Jump Film School Rode NTG4 PLUS Shotgun Mic Synesthesia's (successful!) Kickstarter page Whole Foods Parking Lot music video The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, by Sonja Schenk and Ben Long Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, by Peter Rea and David Irving In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing, by Walter Murch What They Don't Teach You at Film School: 161 Strategies For Making Your Own Movies No Matter What, by Camille Landau and Tiare White Indie Film Hustle Podcast Casey Neistat Every Frame a Painting Every Frame a Painting - How to Do Action Comedy Mayer Adelberg's site Tiny Whale Productions Mayer Adelberg on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram The College Info Geek Community on Reddit 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about how to start and stick to an exercise routine. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Mind Mapping C9 Champion Pull Up Bar from Target (here's a similar one on Amazon) The specific things Martin used to DIY his Target pull up bar: 1"x6" galvanized steel nipple + friction tape (you'd probably want to bind the metals with an epoxy for long-term use) Hacking Fitness In College [College Info Geek Podcast GO!] (Ep. 1) Alternatives to pull-ups Collegetopia - Cold Showers: My Strange Addiction Habitica Today app Fitocracy What I Learned From Almost Dying on the Side of the Road NerdFitness NerdFitness - Beginner Body Weight Workout: Lose Weight, Build Muscle ANYWHERE! Fitness Buddy How to Turn Your Life Into a Video Game (Ep. 92) The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg James Clear - Avoid the Second Mistake 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about how to build good relationships with your professors. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Wunderlist → Microsoft To-Do Evernote Todoist Echo Dot Asana Trello Moleskine (which doesn't have an official pronunciation) Reddit - How do you network with professors? PennState - Professors share insights on how students can network with instructors How to Remember More of What You Learn With Spaced Repetition “How Long Should it Take to Get Good at My Job?” (Ep. 86) Use the Corson Technique When Asking Professors for Help Episode where we happen to talk about letters of recommendation St. Olaf College - How to Ask a Professor for a Letter of Recommendation The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube Thomas on Twitter 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about several strategies and programs available to help you pay off or cancel your student loan debt. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Path to College, Pt. 2: Paying for It (Ep. 110) Federal Loan Forgiveness, Cancellation, and Discharge Charts FAFSA: Do I File As Dependent Or Independent ... - College Info Geek Can You Pay Off Your Student Loans With Credit Cards and Go Bankrupt? Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Teach for America studentaid.ed.gov Direct Consolidation Loan (for refinancing federal loans) Refinancing private loans: SoFi, Earnest, Common Bond, Credible, Lending Club Federal Loan Repayment Plans A Side-by-Side Comparison of 3 Income-Based Repayment Plans Federal Loan Deferment and Forbearance How I Paid Off $14,431 In Student Loans In 6 Months – BEFORE Graduating Debt Reduction: Snowballing versus Stacking 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. 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.

In this episode, we go over 6 lessons we took from The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey 5 Lessons I Learned from “The Productivity Project” by Chris Bailey The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Productivity (Ep. 59) The Worst Thing You Can Do for Your Productivity (Ep. 91) The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube Cortex Hello Internet Getting Things Done, by David Allen Eat That Frog!, by Brian Tracy The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg The Personal MBA, by Josh Kaufman How to Find Your Biological Prime Time Episode talking about chronotypes How to Solve the "I Wake Up With No Motivation" Problem Getting Results the Agile Way, by J.D. Meier Deep Work, by Cal Newport What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Solving the Procrastination Puzzle, by Timothy Pychyl Roost laptop stand Beeminder Cold Turkey Writer The Big Short, by Michael Lewis Tom's reading challenge The College Info Geek Resources Page 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about how we've been planning our move to a new city. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Animals that have demonstrated mirror self-recognition Lifestyle Business vs. Growth-Minded Business The Everything Store, by Brad Stone Blue ocean strategy DELE CELTA Apartments.com Zillow City-Data Evernote Airbnb Numbeo Trello Meetup The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready (Ep. 111) How to Move to a New City The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter The College Info Geek Podcast 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about juggling too much at once, having a good sleep routine without sacrificing your social life, and living with roommates. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Perfect Imbalance - Why Unbalanced Design Creates Balanced Play - Extra Credits Bastion: Original Soundtrack Tom's Games n' Questions streams Essentialism Fluent in 3 Months, by Benny Lewis Crackbook Chrome extension The Motivation Hacker, by Nick Winter Code Combat The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) Optimize Your Sleep: 5 Tips for Falling Asleep Faster and Sleeping Better Venmo PayPal Splitwise 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about making the most of your walk between classes, preparing for exams early, and taking good notes from books. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Overjustification effect Audible Optimize Your Sleep: 5 Tips for Falling Asleep Faster and Sleeping Better The Everything Store, by Brad Stone Listen Money Matters Hardcore History Joe Rogan Podcast Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport Anki Memrise Tinycards Duolingo How to Be Lazy and Still Get a Ton of Work Done A Mind for Numbers, by Barbara Oakley Post-it Flags Marty Lobdell - Study Less Study Smart Pareto principle (80/20 rule) Your Kindle highlights Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie Think Smart: A Neuroscientist's Prescription for Improving Your Brain's Performance, by Richard Restak The Discoverers, by Daniel Boorstin 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of extracurricular activities, note-taking systems, and how to choose a career. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Joe Rogan Podcast The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube How to Learn to Code (Ep. 106) Grades vs. a “Well-Rounded Education” (Ep. 84) Study Advice From A Medical Student (Ep. 26) Evernote OneNote Moleskine notebooks Asana Cold Turkey Writer Scannable Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice With Cal Newport (Ep. 35) The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about caffeine, the Feynman technique, and how much buffer time to schedule between tasks. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: International Phonetic Alphabet Twin films APEX Movement Denver The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) How to Use the Feynman Technique to Learn Faster (With Examples) How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Schwa Pragmatic Thinking & Learning, by Andy Hunt How to Build a YouTube Channel (Ep. 134) The College Info Geek Podcast 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about keeping up with people as an introvert, how much you need to know to start a blog, and what types of music we use to focus. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Trello board friend system Momentum Riskology Airtable How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Making Friends And Connections As An Introvert (Ep. 47) The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Can Music Be Designed to Enhance Your Brain’s Performance? Brain.fm A Brain Hack (of sorts) for Exams and Tests - College Info Geek Simplicity Beats Nuance: Why the Wrong Answer Can Often Beat the Correct One Red in Tooth & Claw, by BATS The Ultimate Study Music Playlist Superior Focus Playlist 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about competing with friends, promoting yourself without bragging, and becoming a better speaker. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Mark Manson's book Charisma on Command video StyleCon 5 Questions: Unambitious Friends, Money Saving Strategies, & the Pomodoro Technique (Ep. 122) Real Men Real Style I Am Alpha M The College Info Geek Community on Reddit I Want to Fly With Hippos Episode where we talk about love letter sites Business Professionals of America Toastmasters Ignite Thomas Frank - Fascination: The Thing That Gets Audiences Hooked And Witches Burned - Ignite Ames Thomas Frank - My Trip To Japan - Ignite Ames 2013 Listen Money Matters 9 Tips for Becoming a Great Public Speaker How to Be More Confident: 5 Strategies that Worked for Me Tom's video from speech class - In Defense of Remote Work Tom speaking professionally - Luther College Keynote Speech How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133) 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about unpaid internships, what to do if you can't afford to take one, and thank you letters. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Listen Money Matters The College Info Geek Community StyleCon NerdFitness Tom's How to Adult Video on Breaking Bad Habits Tim Ferris: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans The Tim Ferriss Show The Best Way to Get a Job: The TAG Method - Charlie Hoehn Is an Unpaid Internship Worth It? Episode where we talk about love letter sites Episode where we talk about scheduling Here's 5 things you should know about unpaid internships! 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for a phone interview, when to start thinking about jobs, and how to know if you've been productive. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Business Professionals of America Confessions of a Recruiting Director, by Brad Karsh How to Land Your Dream Internship, by Tam Pham How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Cortex - #44: Existential Time Tracking Toggl 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about where to live after graduation, how many classes to take in a day, and how to earn a few more stripes for your resume. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Fluent in 3 Months What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Aline Lerner's blog post that mentions side projects 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. 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.

In this episode, we answer 5 questions on starting your own business. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business, by Josh Kaufman Side Hustle Nation 207: How to Use Video and YouTube to Grow Your Business, with Thomas Frank Fizzle Lynda.com Udemy What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Buffer Tom's original interview with Leo Widrich From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) Startup Weekend Listen Money Matters Jedi Councils – No Star Wars Spoilers, I Promise (Ep. 89) The Happiness Equation, by Neil Pasricha The Happiness Equation (Ep. 117) The Equal-Odds Rule: Massive Effort, Occasional Success How to Learn to Code (Ep. 106) How to Learn a New Skill Quickly: A 4-Step Process 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about using Twitter professionally, paying attention to lectures, and managing online accounts. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community January topic request thread How Twitter Helped Me Take Myself Seriously What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) CGP Grey video with Tom's Total Annihilation footage Tom's skill development video on How to Adult 10 Minute Mail How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about emailing professors, asking for letters of recommendation, and keeping track of what you study. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Wunderlist How to Create a Study Space in Your Room What We Learned from Reading "Deep Work" (Ep. 140) Asana LinkedIn Martin's love letter site for Flying Hippo 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about staying productive when sick, keeping up with your schedule, and remembering things from previous classes. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community @TomFrankly on Twitter How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Anki Evernote Never Run Late Again: 5 Tips for Becoming an On-Time Person Beeminder Pomodoro Poker What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about some of the lessons we learned reading Cal Newport's "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World." Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice With Cal Newport (Ep. 35) So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love, by Cal Newport FiveThirtyEight How to Be Lazy and Still Get a Ton of Work Done Neal Stephenson books Neal Stephenson --- Why I Am a Bad Correspondent Cold Turkey Cold Turkey Writer Cold Turkey Writer: An App that Forces You to Write by Blocking All Distractions The 33 Strategies of War, by Robert Greene Beeminder Finish Up Weekend Startup Weekend Treehouse Lynda.com Beats Studio Wireless Headphones Bose QC 35 Wireless Headphones Essential Books for Students 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of reading, the art of the introduction, and how to manage your productivity systems on the road. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Deep Work, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) Marcus Aurelius’ Advice on Dealing with Negative People Harry Potter Film Concert Series MacBook Keyboard Super Hero Stickers The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Michael Scott doing a Mike Tyson impression Reddit TIL post concerning Iceland, Books, and Christmas 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about when to build a personal website, how to find time to be creative in college, and entrepreneurship. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Tom's Impossible List Joel Runyon's Impossible List thomasjfrank.com martinboeh.me The Ultimate Guide To Building A Personal Website Namecheap Deep Work, by Cal Newport Cold Turkey From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) Buffer Guest Post: How Students Can Use Twitter Like A Boss How to be a Startup Co-founder and a Student – with Leo Widrich Beeminder The College Info Geek Community Thomas on Twitter 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about which types of jobs to go for in college, how to read more outside of class, and how to think quickly on your feet. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The 4 Hour Body, by Tim Ferriss Goal-Setting, Grit, and Impossible Lists (Ep. 43) This Dude is Winning at College… (Ep. 44) Stefano's post about cold showers The College Info Geek Community Thomas on Twitter Google Goals The 33 Strategies of War, by Robert Greene Brain.fm Episode about Brain.fm Codecademy Bus driving into coffee shop Anki How to Remember More of What You Learn by Leveraging the Spacing Effect italki Packing for Mars, by Mary Roach Finding a Part-Time Job in College (Ep. 67) 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. 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.

If you're tired of stumbling over your words and you want to be a more articulate speaker, there's ONE thing you need to realize... Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/articulate-speaker/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we talk about becoming more flexible in the job market, dealing with frustration, and building a better vocabulary. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Cool hat College Info Geek Community Tom on Twitter Episode where we talk about love letter sites Smashing WordPress: Beyond the Blog, by Thord Hedengren A Book Apart Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport FiveThirtyEight Existential Comics SMBC Video about taking strategic breaks How to Remember More of What You Learn by Leveraging the Spacing Effect The Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language, by Mark Forsyth The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language, by Mark Forsyth Debate.org LessWrong /r/changemyview 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about fighting the robot within, managing email, and how we plan out our days. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 27 Lamest Superheros and Villains College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter Martin on Twitter Meetup The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey 5 Lessons I Learned from "The Productivity Project" by Chris Bailey What Happened When I Moved My Company to a 5-hour Workday Essentialism, by Greg Mckeown Inbox Zero on 43 Folders How Captain America Helped Me Go From 97 Unanswered Emails To Inbox Zero unroll.me 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. 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.

In this episode, we talk about how to start your own YouTube channel. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133 How to Produce High Quality Videos for Under $1,000 Fizzle Lynda.com Thomas Frank - Video Production Shortcuts - How to Make Great Videos in Less Time (from FinCon) How To Actually Stop Wasting Time On The Internet Cold Turkey Writer: An App that Forces You to Write by Blocking All Distractions Sony NEX-5N Sony Alpha a6000 Bokeh Wistia Wistia DIY Lighting A 4-Step Process For Making Every Day Productive Caddicarus on YouTube JonTronShow on YouTube SpaceHamsterGames on YouTube Is College Worth It? Use The Tony Hawk Method To Find Out How To Use Habitica (Formerly HabitRPG) To Build Strong Habits And Hack Your Motivation Stop Saying, “I Don’t Feel Like It.” Sean McCabe video that mentions audio vs video quality Jenny Nicholson - Suicide Squad Sales Pitch Aperture DJI Osmo Handheld Camera AlphaMconsulting on YouTube Canon 70D Aperture of the human eye Cheap podcasting microphone Royal Voice Lavalier Microphone Philip DeFranco on YouTube Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro HitFilm Express Video we filmed with DJI Osmo The Most Powerful Way to Remember What You Study CoSchedule Headline Analyzer Tom's front page on YouTube Tom's Making Videos playlist on YouTube So You Want to Start Your Own Blog (Ep. 125) How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133) How to Become a Published Author (Ep. 102) 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. 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.

In this episode we talk about what it takes to create and launch your own podcast. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Tom on Snapchat Martin on Twitter So You Want to Start Your Own Blog (Ep. 125) Magnetic Memory Method Podcast 9 Life-Changing Books (Ep. 96) Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) The Art Of Promoting Yourself (Ep. 4) A Conversation with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (Ep. 75) Pocket Casts Hardcore History Cortex Hello Internet Gilmore Guys Jimquisition Giant Bombcast Listen Money Matters Criminal Serial 99% Invisible The Truth Welcome to Night Vale Philosophy and Love and Stuff (Ep. 107) What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Skill Building, Project Planning, and DIY (Ep. 123) Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone Rode NTG4 Plus Shotgun Microphone Mackie PROFX8V2 Mixer Adobe Audition Simplecast Audio-Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Microphone Blue Yeti Opinion Podcasting Mobile Podcaster Audacity Logic Pro Our roommate Quinton's podcast, Otaku Fight Night Libsyn PodBean SoundCloud Audio Diffusion Foam Pamela Call Recorder Ecamm Call Recorder How to Setup a Mix Minus for Recording Skype The Obstacle Is the Way, by Ryan Holiday Please, Please, For the Love of God: Do Not Start a Podcast PowerPress Pat's Complete Step-by-Step Podcasting Tutorial The Ultimate Guide to Building a Personal Website fiverr How to Podcast: The Ultimate Guide to Podcasting 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. 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.

Karen Christian from O-Chem Study Group talks about how to improve your study tactics for math and science classes. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: O-Chem Study Group O-Chem Study Group on YouTube O-Chem Study Group Facebook group BACON 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. 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.

Meeting someone for the first time can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience. Here are 7 tips to help you stay calm, cool, and confident. Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/calm-nerves-meeting-new-people/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenny Blake talks about the art of the pivot, travel pilots, and her new book. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, by Jenny Blake Building the Skill of Adaptability in Your Career with Jenny Blake (Ep. 24) So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Kevin Kelly on Techno Literacy, Systems Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Listen Money Matters Choose Yourself, by James Altucher Happy Launch Day!! Pivot for the Podcast: James Altucher Interviews Jenny Evernote Scrivener Smartcuts, by Shane Snow Extra Pack of Peanuts with Travis Sherry Momentum Crew How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Pivot Toolkit Pivot Pilot Resources Nomad List airbnb South By Southwest 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. 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.

This narration introduces the idea of learning techniques, and why they're more useful and scientifically valid than the traditional idea of learning styles. Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/learning-styles-vs-techniques/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Thomas takes on a live Q&A session with Simon Clark and Jamie Miles. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Original stream on YouTube How to Become an Adult – An Evening Chat with My Friends Simon and Jamie (Ep. 77) The College Info Geek Newsletter Simon's YouTube channel Life at the 900-Year-Old University (Ep. 108) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, by Yuval Harari The Ultimate Guide To Budgeting In College Strengths Finder Ultimate Study Music Playlist Simon's study playlist Listen Money Matters Learning Disability Resources Simon on Twitter Tom on Twitter Jamie on Twitter 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. 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.

Author Tam Pham talks about what it takes to get the internship you've always wanted. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 97 Actions You Should Take to Become THE Person Companies Want to Hire How to Network, by Tam Pham How to Land Your Dream Internship, by Tam Pham Confessions of a Recruiting Director, by Brad Karsh TamPham.co Tam Pham on Twitter Resources and Tools for Students Tam's podcast episode spiritually featuring Thomas Tam's podcast episode aurally featuring Thomas Outside of the Classroom Podcast Mixergy Lynda.com Monster CareerBuilder Email Hunter (now just Hunter) Clearbit CRM (Customer Relationship Management) WayUp Intercom Airtable Accompany Charlie App Personal Spreadsheet CRM Hustling, Connecting, and Winning with Gary Vaynerchuk (Ep. 8) I Will Teach You to Be Rich Adam Ruins Everything - Why Most Interships Are Actually Illegal Recession Proof Graduate, by Charlie Hoehn WhoWorks.At Chrome Extension (which doesn't exist anymore) I Want to Fly with Hippos How to Stand Out If You Have a Low GPA (Ep. 116) World Domination Summit Four Percent Rule 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. 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.