Social Skills: How to Be Confident in Social Situations The Inforium 2017-10-16 | Social skills are key to success in college and beyond. Here are a few of our best tips for how to handle social situations like a pro.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/social-skills-confidenceFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/mpvboehme---------Timestamps!0:00:25 - Working at home and renting offices0:04:54 - How isolation affects your social skills0:07:00 - Becoming more socially confident0:13:46 - Improving your enunciation0:19:07 - Grooming, personal identity and self-confidence0:31:07 - Being more serious and open about your interests0:34:45 - Reasons for today's amount of isolation and depression0:36:59 - Don't always hang out in big groups and build deeper friendships0:42:00 - Socializing without your friends0:47:27 - Approaching people with the 3-second rule and meeting celebrities0:53:00 - Starting conversations by showing interest in people0:57:33 - Having a hobby that might be perceived as weird1:11:47 - Learning how to listen and reaching out to people you admire1:22:48 - Don't try to be the greatest at everything you do1:25:27 - Recap and conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:iTunes ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuGMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
The Final 5 Questions The Inforium 2021-07-30 | Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Big thanks to Brilliant and Skillshare for sponsoring this week's episode!Here we are: the end of time (for this podcast). We mark this historic moment, after so many years of podcasting, with one last batch of listener questions. Show notes and links: theinforium.com/the-end Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:05:06 – What Martin’s been up to0:10:23 – What Tom’s been up to0:12:49 – Working out from home0:15:43 – Our goals for content creation0:28:02 – How our team was built0:54:18 – Our podcast recommendations0:58:25 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)1:00:43 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)1:02:33 – Building a stable financial future1:26:37 – Deciding to end the podcast1:28:27 – Should you start a business?1:39:44 – Favorite to-do list apps1:42:45 – How we measure productivity1:47:10 – Not becoming obsessed with productivity1:55:54 – Why end the podcast instead of releasing less regularly1:58:54 – Conclusion --------- My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
The Dip: How to Know When to Quit The Inforium 2021-07-19 | Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/inforium.Big thanks to Brilliant and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode! Sometimes, quitting is the best strategy for moving forward. We talk about Seth Godin's "The Dip". Show notes and links: theinforium.com/the-dip Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:04:30 – Reasons for ending the podcast0:13:48 – The several stages of skill learning0:18:20 – Trying to be the best in the world0:27:16 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:29:21 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:32:01 – Defining your goal and pushing through the dip0:45:52 – Quitting for the right reasons0:59:18 – Balancing breaks and work time1:06:14 – Our hobbies1:11:54 – Conclusion --------- My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Regrets From Our 20s The Inforium 2021-07-01 | CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link curiositystream.com/inforiumpod you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/inforium.Big thanks to CuriosityStream and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode!Having both entered our third decade this year, we're taking a look back at some of our biggest regrets from the last one. Show notes and links: theinforium.com/regrets-from-our-20s Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps!0:00:00 – Announcement: end of the podcast0:07:05 – Where I bought my house0:19:00 – Turning hobbies into a chore0:21:00 – Jumping from interest to interest0:31:10 – Sponsor: CuriosityStream (Watching documentaries)0:33:31 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:35:10 – Ignoring compounding effects0:43:49 – Investing strategy0:57:22 – Feeling powerless on the Internet1:02:12 – Not taking more breaks1:09:56 – Not taking enough action1:17:57 – Conclusion --------- My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Make Your Life Less Overwhelming The Inforium 2021-06-16 | Life doesn't have to be a never-ending sea of task lists and overwhelm. We talk about different ways to make one's life a bit less stressful.CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link curiositystream.com/inforiumpod you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to CuriosityStream and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/make-life-less-overwhelming Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:02:24 – What we’ve been up to0:14:12 – Rejecting the any-benefit approach0:20:59 – Structuring and sticking to your routines0:29:01 – Sponsor: CuriosityStream (Watching documentaries)0:31:10 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:32:43 – Prioritizing and focusing0:58:19 – Delegating and not feeling obligated to do something1:12:06 – Conclusion --------- My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Read More The Inforium 2021-05-31 | We talk about some of the ways we've been reading and listening to more books lately, even while keeping up with busy schedules.CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link curiositystream.com/inforiumpod you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/inforium.Big thanks to CuriosityStream and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: https://theinforium..com/how-to-read-more/ Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:01:29 – What we’ve been up to0:13:09 – Listening to audiobooks0:21:10 – Martin’s method0:25:31 – Sponsor: CuriosityStream (Watching documentaries)0:28:03 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:29:37 – Making time to read0:36:29 – Finding the motivation0:43:02 – Figuring out if a book is worth finishing1:00:09 – Staying friends when you’re in different time zones1:06:28 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Thinking In Bets: How to Make Decisions You Wont Regret The Inforium 2021-05-13 | In the second part of our discussion on the book Thinking in Bets, by Annie Duke, we talk about how to make better decisions when uncertainty is certain.CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link curiositystream.com/inforiumpod you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to CuriosityStream and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/thinking-in-bets-decisions Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:01:47 – What Martin’s been up to0:12:29 – What Tom’s been up to0:14:43 – Making decisions in accordance with your imagined future0:27:36 – Sponsor: CuriosityStream (Watching documentaries)0:29:46 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:31:10 – Feeling like it’s too late to start0:41:34 – Ulysses contracts0:50:29 – Not confusing good outcomes with good decisions0:57:38 – Backcasting and premortems1:13:44 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
5 Questions: Tab Overload, Time Blocking, and Financial Literacy The Inforium 2021-04-26 | We talk about having too many tabs, auditing your time blocks, learning about finances, sticking to your morning routine, and finding contentment.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/inforium.Big thanks to Hover for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/five-questions-2 Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:03:47 – What we’ve been up to0:14:59 – Organizing your links and tabs0:21:34 – Estimating how much time you need for a task0:28:05 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:31:10 – Learning about personal finance0:44:00 – Sticking to a morning routine0:48:50 – Feeling like you’re not good enough0:55:02 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Thinking In Bets: How to Become Comfortable With Uncertainty The Inforium 2021-04-12 | Life is more like poker than chess. At least according to the book we've been reading: Thinking in Bets, by Annie Duke. Do you know what you don't know?Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/thinking-in-bets🦙 We may have forgotten to hit a button that would include Martin's video feed in the podcasting app we're trying out. As consolation, you get a full hour of llama time. 🦙 Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:05:15 – Not having perfect information0:27:10 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:29:04 – Separating quality of decision from quality of outcome0:41:08 – Figuring out how much information you need1:07:41 – Debating without getting into a heated argument1:11:15 – Should you buy an e-bike1:17:56 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Life Reboot The Inforium 2021-03-29 | Barbell Logic: Find your online coach and try your first month for free at thomasjfrank.com/barbell.We talk about how we've been reimagining our lives and how you might go about doing the same for yours. Show notes and links: theinforium.com/life-reboot Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! Coming soon! --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
5 Questions: Analysis Paralysis, Long-Term Goals, and Credit Scores The Inforium 2021-03-15 | We talk about choosing what to do first, building long-term goals, focusing at home, improving your credit score, and task management overload.Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/five-questions-1 Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:08:37 – Analysis paralysis0:17:00 – Working from home0:23:45 – Managing your tasks0:33:13 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:35:15 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:36:36 – Starting to build your credit0:51:52 – Prioritizing goals and interests1:02:28 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Video Games That Can Make You a Better Thinker The Inforium 2021-03-01 | Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/inforium.Big thanks to Skillshare and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode!We talk about some games we've played that double as a serving of brain food. Show notes and links: theinforium.com/video-game-brain-food Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:01:31 – What we’ve been up to0:14:17 – Simulations0:27:00 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:29:16 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:31:28 – Cognitive improvement0:41:14 – Game suggestions1:14:16 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Have a Social Life When You Cant Leave the House The Inforium 2021-02-16 | Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!Being stuck at home doesn't mean we have to become a bunch of lonely loners. We talk about how to maintain a social life when you can't go out. Show notes and links: theinforium.com/social-life-from-home Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:01:30 – What we’ve been up to0:22:10 – Things we want to do0:24:14 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:26:36 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:30:00 – Creating an online group chat0:42:00 – Things to do online0:51:33 – Keeping in touch1:11:42 – Most motivational way to plan your goals1:16:59 – Worrying about our YouTube statistics1:22:55 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Become a Critical Thinker The Inforium 2021-02-02 | Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Skillshare and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode!We talk about how to intake new information a bit more carefully and improve your critical thinking. Show notes and links: theinforium.com/critical-thinking Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:11:14 – Dealing with perfectionism0:21:53 – The three types of perfectionism0:24:58 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:27:47 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:33:35 – Focusing too much on analytics0:44:24 – Figuring out what is important1:03:24 – Focusing on academics or making friends1:11:29 – Using Windows vs Mac1:17:13 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Stop Talking Yourself Out of Trying New Things The Inforium 2021-01-18 | It's easy to have a big idea and get scared out of it. We talk about how we try to push through that and a few things you can try for your next project.Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/trying-new-things Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:02:04 – What we’ve been up to0:17:20 – Things we want to try out0:25:24 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:27:42 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:29:23 – Starting out small0:37:04 – Getting encouragement from friends0:41:27 – Not waiting for the perfect time to start0:47:24 – Disconnecting from work0:51:47 – What have we been reading0:56:52 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Is Perfectionism a Bad Thing? The Inforium 2021-01-05 | Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new course!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Skillshare and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode!Popular wisdom has perfectionism as the go-to answer to, "what is your greatest weakness?" We talk about why it actually might be and what to do about it. Show notes and links: theinforium.com/perfectionism Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:11:14 – Dealing with perfectionism0:21:53 – The three types of perfectionism0:28:52 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:31:13 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:33:35 – Focusing too much on analytics0:44:24 – Figuring out what is important1:03:24 – Focusing on academics or making friends1:11:29 – Using Windows vs Mac1:17:13 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
2020 Year in Review (Plus Our Plans for 2021) The Inforium 2020-12-21 | Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!We look through some of the highs and lows of the last year as we prepare for the next one. Show notes and links: theinforium.com/2020-year-in-review Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:07:29 – What have we been up to0:08:56 – Traveling and buying a house0:15:04 – Donating to charities0:23:17 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:25:16 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:26:59 – The content we made0:31:55 – Making music0:36:54 – Exercising0:39:57 – Getting a new therapist0:43:16 – Our personal websites and Standard0:44:39 – What we weren’t able to do0:52:06 – What we read1:04:35 – What we want to do next year1:08:21 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Deliberate Practice The Inforium 2020-12-09 | We talk about how the art of deliberate practice can help accelerate your skill growth.Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Skillshare and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/deliberate-practice Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:02:24 – What we’ve been up to0:18:54 – Deliberate practice0:22:42 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:25:02 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:27:14 – How we practice deliberately0:38:57 – Getting a teacher and feeling incompetent0:56:12 – Copying other people1:03:16 – Taking measures against being sedentary1:10:08 – Dealing with a video game addiction1:18:50 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
The Downsides of Working for Yourself The Inforium 2020-11-26 | We talk about the inconveniences that come with working autonomously.Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/downsides-of-working-for-yourself Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 - Intro0:02:10 - What we've been up to0:11:18 - Working on your own0:13:05 - Managing your time and energy0:20:34 - Making yourself stop working0:25:39 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:28:16 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:29:44 - Working too many roles0:35:40 - Building relationships0:39:39 - Feeling like you're not doing enough0:44:44 - Being self-disciplined and delegating work0:53:03 - Favorite animated shows0:58:13 - How do we organize our books1:02:14 - Conclusion--------- My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How Much Is Enough? The Inforium 2020-11-09 | We talk about what it means to have enough and how we'll know when we get there.Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Skillshare and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/how-much-is-enough Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 - Intro0:04:47 - What we've been up to0:15:50 - Figuring what is enough for you and buying a house0:28:12 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:30:33 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:32:47 - Buying a house and being in debt (continued)0:47:40 - Not trying to be the best at everything you do1:03:30 - Which company would we work for1:07:42 - What podcasts have we been listening to1:12:32 - Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Start a Podcast The Inforium 2020-10-26 | We answer a few handfuls of questions about starting and running a podcast.Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!Show notes and links: theinforium.com/how-to-start-a-podcast Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:08:32 – Is it too late to start a podcast0:23:18 – Going at it solo or having a co-host0:26:11 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:28:17 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:29:51 – How to be a good interviewer0:37:51 – Recording in different locations0:46:25 – Writing a script or free-styling it0:50:15 – Do I need clout before reaching out to other creators1:02:29 – Choosing a theme for your podcast1:06:04 – Recording test episodes before launching1:08:31 – Postponing episodes1:10:57 – Editing the podcast1:15:23 – Being more articulate and not liking your voice1:17:35 – Hosting your podcast1:21:03 – Editing programs1:26:23 – Turning the podcast into your job1:31:59 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes of the podcast here: theinforium.com My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Too Many Opportunities The Inforium 2020-10-13 | We talk about the ironic limitations of having too many options.Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Skillshare and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode!Show notes and links: theinforium.com/too-many-opportunities Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:16:45 – Being busy and the fear of missing out0:21:35 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:23:26 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:25:34 – Being busy and the fear of missing out (continued)1:09:20 – How often does Martin practice his languages with others1:13:44 – Did we foresee ourselves where we are a few years ago1:15:31 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Answering Your YouTube Questions The Inforium 2020-09-28 | With Thomas recently hitting the 2,000,000 follower mark on YouTube, we decided to go through some questions from a few of them.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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/youtube-qa Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:08:12 – Best analytics to keep track of0:19:20 – How often should you upload videos0:28:48 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:31:02 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:32:49 – How often should you upload videos (continued)0:36:32 – How to find your first followers0:45:54 – Which gear did I start with0:54:48 – What software to edit videos with1:00:52 – Staying organized1:06:34 – Getting the confidence to start1:14:03 – Unexpected difficulties1:19:32 – Biggest misconceptions1:23:07 – Which factor helped me succeed1:24:22 – Balancing a channel with a job or school1:32:13 – Dealing with negative comments1:33:20 – Showing or not showing your face1:41:30 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Anti-Unhappiness The Inforium 2020-09-14 | 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.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.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Skillshare and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode!Show notes and links: theinforium.com/anti-unhappiness Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:30:39 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:32:34 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:34:57 – Considering long-term negatives when making a decision0:57:14 – Avoiding negative activities1:05:55 – Including hobbies in your resume1:13:00 – Starting a blog vs writing a book1:21:11 – Waking up early consistently1:31:38 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Buying a Home: The Basics The Inforium 2020-08-24 | We talk about Thomas' journeys into researching, preparing for, and working to buy a house.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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/buying-a-home-the-basics Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Intro0:03:31 – Deciding if you should buy a house right now0:13:28 – Figuring out the types of debt you should pay off first0:20:02 – Having low credit0:21:04 – Choosing the type of house0:23:53 – Figuring out your budget0:27:31 – Down payments0:34:49 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:37:17 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:39:16 – Down payments (continued)0:52:47 – Home mortgages1:01:10 – Monthly payments and closing costs1:07:08 – Finding a house1:20:34 – Getting pre-qualified or pre-approved1:24:37 – Why buy instead of just continuing to rent1:31:15 – Saving for the long term vs for down payment1:33:05 – When to stop accelerating loan payments1:36:30 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Goal Webs The Inforium 2020-08-11 | In this, the first episode of The Inforium, we talk about goal webs and shaping your life after graduating.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.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Skillshare and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: theinforium.com/goal-webs Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Details of this new podcast0:05:10 – Goal webs0:32:32 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:35:23 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:38:44 – Goal webs (continued)0:42:12 – Weekly vs daily improvements0:48:14 – Choosing gear for filming videos0:59:56 – Conclusion My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
The End: Reflections on the CIG Podcast (And What Comes Next) The Inforium 2020-07-27 | 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!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. Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/the-end Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – What are we looking forward to in the next podcast0:22:57 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:27:24 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:30:35 – Diversifying our writers0:38:50 – How we can change up our format0:41:43 – Interviewing guests on a podcast0:50:31 – What do we dislike about podcasting1:01:09 – What did we learn through podcasting1:08:52 – What are we gonna miss about this podcast1:11:35 – Our favorite podcast moments1:18:41 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Pure Q&A The Inforium 2020-07-14 | 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.Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Skillshare and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode! Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/pure-qa Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:02:05 – New podcast update0:10:16 – Our favorite video games0:13:13 – How differently would Tom start CIG0:19:43 – Can Tom curl more than Matt D’Avella0:22:21 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:24:57 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:27:47 – Top 3 books that have helped us become who we are0:39:05 – Our MBTI personality types0:45:43 – Would we rather be merged with a goat or a capivara0:46:41 – What other career fields were we interested in pursuing0:49:32 – Is Tom or Martin your dad?0:50:12 – Lightning round1:05:41 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
18 Reasons We Are Fools, According to Our Girlfriends The Inforium 2020-06-29 | 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!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. Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/reasons-we-are-fools Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:07:04 – Tom’s cargo shorts0:10:30 – Martin asking Spanish and French questions0:14:56 – Tom’s dad joke at Starbucks0:17:42 – Martin eating too much cookie dough0:20:31 – Tom not eating the bread loaf heels0:24:50 – Martin’s accents0:32:43 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:35:10 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:36:50 – Tom forgetting which washcloth is his0:38:35 – Martin singing about he’s doing at the moment0:42:43 – Tom drinking from the faucet after brushing his teeth0:45:31 – Martin holding his breath in the sun while taking photos0:48:49 – Tom buying too much tea0:50:58 – Martin using fancy words0:52:58 – Tom never eating leftovers0:53:55 – Martin pouring too much0:56:45 – Tom putting empty containers back in the fridge0:58:45 – Martin face-timing Ashley from the other room1:00:33 – Tom buying a PS4 just to play Monster Hunter1:07:18 – Martin not eating enough1:09:54 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
6 of the Biggest Lessons We Learned in College The Inforium 2020-06-15 | 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.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. Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/6-lessons-from-college Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- 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 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Hyperfocus The Inforium 2020-06-01 | Hover: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Hover for sponsoring this week's episode!We talk about Chris Bailey's book, Hyperfocus.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/hyperfocus Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- 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 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
5 Questions: Writing Fiction, Binging TV Shows, and Self-Help Books The Inforium 2020-05-18 | 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!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. Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/reader-qa-37 Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:00:00 – Banter0:15:32 – Consumption-to-production ratio0:31:43 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:34:26 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:37:04 – Getting the energy to write0:48:14 – Balancing your media consumption0:53:42 – Accepting a job not related to your major1:00:07 – Opinions on self-help books1:14:51 – Conclusion--------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
5 Skills and How We Learn Them The Inforium 2020-05-06 | 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!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. Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/5-skills-and-how-we-learn-them Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:01:33 – Overview0:04:51 – Inline skating0:24:50 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:27:34 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:29:38 – Playing the guitar0:47:12 – Playing piano1:04:47 – Making videos1:20:18 – Pixel art1:32:18 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Help Your Community When Youre Stuck at Home The Inforium 2020-04-20 | 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 people 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!Difficult times often double as chances to do good. We talk about what we can do for our communities while stuck sheltering at home. Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/help-your-community-from-home Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:03:24 – Keeping in touch with family and friends0:18:14 – Getting things done at home while staying connected with others0:24:17 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:27:07 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:29:51 – Helping out your local community0:46:53 – Contributing to the global community0:57:45 – Controlling the spread of misinformation1:02:25 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
When to Be Unproductive The Inforium 2020-04-06 | 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 people 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!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. Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/when-to-be-unproductive Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:05:18 – Having long-term goals and not needing to impress people0:14:52 – What have we been doing recently0:23:34 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:25:45 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:27:47 – What exactly is productivity0:33:48 – Balancing work with your personal life0:42:12 – Holding yourself accountable and picking up new hobbies0:50:24 – Thinking you’re not allowed to take a break0:56:40 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Tom and Martin Discuss Working From Home The Inforium 2020-03-23 | 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 people 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!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. Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/working-from-home-discussion Follow Thomas: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly Follow Martin: Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed: Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9G Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx Google Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG --------- Timestamps! 0:12:42 – Creating a dedicated workspace when you don’t have another room0:22:50 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:26:02 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:28:27 – Getting a good pair of headphones0:40:41 – Holding yourself accountable to someone0:53:55 – Exercising at home1:02:32 – Conclusion --------- Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/cast My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades! http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
5 Questions: Interruptions, Social Media Bios, and Reading Positions The Inforium 2020-03-09 | 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 people 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!In this 5 questions episode, we talk about interruptions, blogging, social media bios, reading positions, and what to do when hobbies feel hard.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/reader-qa-36Follow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:08:30 – Focusing while getting constantly distracted0:19:01 – The best position to read in0:27:18 – 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 up0:42:03 – Writing an interesting social media bio0:51:19 – Persevering with hobbies that require skill1:04:50 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Live a Less Lonely Life The Inforium 2020-02-18 | 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 people 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Dashlane for sponsoring this week's episode!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.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/live-a-less-lonely-lifeFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:00:40 – How much time you spend with people as you age0:10:10 – Taking steps to being more social0:15:25 – Volunteering0:23:09 – Sponsor: Dashlane (Managing your passwords)0:25:15 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:28:42 – Going to meetups and making yourself available0:45:53 – Thoughts on family0:53:07 – Trello system for maintaining relationships0:58:30 – Doing scary stuff1:04:22 – Going from small talk to interesting conversations1:07:20 – Regaining that feeling of social ambience1:21:43 – Being alone without being lonely1:25:49 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Ultralearning The Inforium 2020-02-10 | 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 people 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Dashlane for sponsoring this week's episode!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.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/ultralearningFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:01:59 – Overview0:09:30 – Metalearning0:14:05 – Focusing0:21:01 – Directness0:25:12 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:28:34 – Sponsor: Dashlane (Managing your passwords)0:30:27 – Drilling0:36:08 – Retrieval0:44:43 – Feedback0:52:57 – Retention1:02:39 – Intuition1:10:15 – Experimentation1:14:57 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Change Careers The Inforium 2020-01-27 | 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 people 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!We talk about how to shift over to a new career, along with the shifts we've made in our own work.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/how-to-change-your-careerFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:01:33 – Thoughts on our future podcasting0:17:02 – Deviating from our majors and considering a new career0:34:08 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:37:25 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:39:57 – Transitioning to a new area0:55:28 – Martin’s game dev0:59:05 – Moving away from College Info Geek1:20:58 – Building relationships with people you admire1:29:16 – Recap and conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Practice Self-Awareness The Inforium 2020-01-16 | 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!We talk about the benefits of self-awareness, along with some ideas to try to notice and understand yourself better.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/how-to-practice-self-awarenessFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:01:38 – Martin’s habit tracking system0:11:20 – Different kinds of self-awareness0:17:57 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:20:43 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:27:14 – Emotional self-awareness0:49:03 – Gaining self-awareness from experience1:01:06 – Interactions with other people1:18:17 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
2019 Year in Review (Plus Our Plans for 2020) The Inforium 2019-12-30 | Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Brilliant and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode!January is almost here, and that means it's time to look back one last time at all we've done this year.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/year-in-review-2019Follow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:01:25 – Which apps we’re using0:15:24 – Overcoming fears and burnout0:26:00 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:28:44 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:31:05 – Making videos, burnout and finding inspiration0:46:12 – Music, photography, game dev and sleeping better0:56:25 – Goals for next year0:59:01 – Podcast news and conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
5 Questions: Motivation, Delegation, and Learning How to Relax The Inforium 2019-12-23 | Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Brilliant and Skillshare for sponsoring this week's episode!In this 5 questions episode, we talk about keeping motivation, working with a significant other, giving feedback, delegating, and learning to relax.Show notes and links: Follow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:03:18 – Improving your work mood0:11:47 – Working next to your significant other0:17:56 – Giving out criticism0:23:54 – 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 people0:44:16 – Winding down through hobbies0:53:33 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years? The Inforium 2019-12-09 | Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Brilliant and Skillshare for sponsoring this week's episode!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.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/where-in-5-yearsFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:01:17 – Martin’s goals0:17:09 – Thomas’ goals0:22:28 – 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 experiences0:43:17 – Figuring our your ideal future self0:52:10 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Digital Minimalism: How to Disconnect The Inforium 2019-11-25 | 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!We talk about Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and how we can have a healthier relationship with technology.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/digital-minimalism-how-to-disconnectFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:05:19 – Our dependence on technology0:28:24 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:30:31 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:32:53 – Having periods of solitude0:56:37 – Taking breaks from social media1:25:30 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Should You Work with Your Friends? The Inforium 2019-11-11 | Audible: Get a free audiobook of your choosing, 2 free Audible originals, and a 30-day trial of Audible at audible.com/cig or by texting "CIG" to 500-500.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.Big thanks to Audible and Skillshare for sponsoring this week's episode!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?Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/should-you-work-with-friendsFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:02:30 – Occasions where working with friends didn’t go so well0:19:18 – How we’ve managed to work together0:29:03 – Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks)0:33:42 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:35:54 – Splitting benefits fairly0:52:08 – Working with a significant other1:08:41 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
5 Questions: College Reading, Winter Fitness, and Closing the Taste Gap The Inforium 2019-11-04 | Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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: Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.Big thanks to Brilliant and Hover for sponsoring this week's episode!In this 5 questions episode, we talk about reading, winter fitness, helping others, schedules, and learning to make something that doesn't suck.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/reader-qa-34Follow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:05:48 – Staying fit during the winter0:17:28 – Reading silently or out loud when studying0:22:35 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:24:54 – Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)0:26:52 – Getting better at creating0:40:44 – Planning out your schedule0:46:50 – Dealing with imposter syndrome0:54:03 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Stand Out from the Competition The Inforium 2019-10-28 | 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!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.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/stand-out-from-competitionFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:08:56 – The AIDA Framework0:22:23 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:25:15 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:27:13 – Getting the right kind of attention0:39:00 – Things you shouldn’t do to get attention0:44:51 – Going to networking events0:49:53 – Writing a cover letter1:00:52 – Making a good first impression1:11:33 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Imposter Syndrome The Inforium 2019-10-21 | Audible: Get a free audiobook of your choosing and a 30-day trial of Audible at audible.com/cig or by texting "CIG" to 500-500.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.Big thanks to Audible and Skillshare for sponsoring this week's episode!We talk about our experiences with and thoughts on imposter syndrome.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/on-imposter-syndromeFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:05:56 – How we struggle with imposter syndrome0:23:22 – Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks)0:26:21 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:28:44 – Feeling like you’re a failure or “washed out”0:44:15 – Thinking you can’t fail0:54:36 – Leading yourself to believe you’re not competent1:08:06 – Attributing your success to luck1:13:10 – Downplaying your accomplishments and final thoughts1:37:15 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
How to Save Money When You Hate Budgeting The Inforium 2019-10-07 | Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!Budgeting isn't very fun, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on saving money. Here are a few ways to keep your bank account happy without a budget.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/how-to-save-money-without-budgetingFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:04:00 – Introduction0:07:14 – Eating and drinking simply0:22:59 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:25:14 – Paying attention to your subscriptions and memberships0:32:18 – Measuring how much you’re spending0:46:14 – Waiting 30 days before deciding to make a big purchase0:52:20 – Don’t immediately invest too much into a new hobby0:59:09 – Anecdotes and banter1:07:00 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
When to Invest in New Gear The Inforium 2019-10-01 | 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.Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. 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.Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!Sometimes a shiny new toy is the next step in your skill growth, but it's usually just a fun distraction. We talk about how to tell the difference.Show notes and links: collegeinfogeek.com/when-to-invest-in-new-gearFollow Thomas:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfranklyInstagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfranklyFollow Martin:Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomewInstagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomewWant to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:Apple Podcasts ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fu9GSpotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6LtxGoogle Play ➔ http://buff.ly/2m3fnuG---------Timestamps!0:03:14 – Buying new gear makes you think you’re improving0:10:42 – Discussing some of our gear0:22:02 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)0:24:17 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:26:27 – Discussing some of our gear (continued)0:27:17 – Knowing when you really need to upgrade your gear0:39:38 – Investing in education, and applying what you learn0:54:01 – Getting started with your hobby1:09:56 – Buying online courses1:12:18 – Conclusion---------Find all episodes (including episodes #1-99) of the podcast here: collegeinfogeek.com/castMy book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-gradesSubscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
