Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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.
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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-gear
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Timestamps!
0:03:14 – Buying new gear makes you think you’re improving
0:10:42 – Discussing some of our gear
0:22:02 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)
0:24:17 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)
0:26:27 – Discussing some of our gear (continued)
0:27:17 – Knowing when you really need to upgrade your gear
0:39:38 – Investing in education, and applying what you learn
0:54:01 – Getting started with your hobby
1:09:56 – Buying online courses
1:12:18 – Conclusion
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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!
collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades
Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
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-gear
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 ➔ buff.ly/2m3fu9G
Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx
Google Play ➔ buff.ly/2m3fnuG
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Timestamps!
0:03:14 – Buying new gear makes you think you’re improving
0:10:42 – Discussing some of our gear
0:22:02 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)
0:24:17 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)
0:26:27 – Discussing some of our gear (continued)
0:27:17 – Knowing when you really need to upgrade your gear
0:39:38 – Investing in education, and applying what you learn
0:54:01 – Getting started with your hobby
1:09:56 – Buying online courses
1:12:18 – Conclusion
---------
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!
collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades
Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
