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

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. 

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Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly 

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Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ 

Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew 

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Anti-Unhappiness (Ep. 3)

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. 

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Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly 

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Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/ 

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Buying a Home: The Basics (Ep. 2)

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.

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Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfrankly

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Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/

Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yomartholomew

Goal Webs (Ep. 1)

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. 

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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/

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

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. 

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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/

Pure Q&A (Ep. 299)

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.

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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/

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

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!

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

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!

Hyperfocus (Ep. 296)

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.
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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

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

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

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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

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

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.
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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

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

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.
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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

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When to Be Unproductive (Ep. 292)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ultralearning (Ep. 288)

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

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How to Change Careers (Ep. 287)

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.
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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

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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

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How to Practice Self-Awareness (Ep. 286)

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.
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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

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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

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

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)

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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Digital Minimalism: How to Disconnect (Ep. 282)

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?
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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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