The College Info Geek Podcast: Study Tips & Advice For Students

January is almost here, and that means it's time to look back one last time at all we've done this year. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to Hover.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: Cortex Cortex's State of the Apps 2020 Notion (iOS | Android) Evernote (iOS | Android) The Photographer's Ephemeris (iOS | Android) Anki (iOS | Android) Music Memos (iOS) audiobridge (iOS) Todoist (iOS | Android) Matt D'Avella on YouTube Ali Abdaal on YouTube Better Ideas on YouTube CrashCourse on YouTube How to Get Started with Photography Linus Tech Tips on YouTube Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resou

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about keeping motivation, working with a significant other, giving feedback, delegating, and learning to relax. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Things mentioned in this episode: Productivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265) How to Take Criticism (Ep. 215) Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Notion (iOS | Android) Smart Passive Income Hello Internet Cortex Should You Add This To Your Workspace? Why Your Work Disappoints You Frame.io Greenshot How to Go fr

Planning the next week is hard enough, never mind the next 5 years. But, it turns out that having some basic ideas is useful for more than just interviews. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Nerd Fitness Fluent in 3 Months Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Bullsh*t Jobs, by David Graeber H3 Podcast on YouTube Thomas' Impossible List Thomas' Music on Spotify Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free cop

We talk about Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and how we can have a healthier relationship with technology. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport Deep Work, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Should You Work with Your Friends? (Ep. 281) H3 Podcast on YouTube Joe Rogan's podcast How Music Works, by David Byrne Justin Gi

Business and friends don't mix. At least, that's the common wisdom, and for good reason. Still, we've made it work for years. Should you take the risk? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get a free audiobook download, 2 free Audible originals, and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Things mentioned in this episode: Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green Rationality: From AI to Zombies, by Eliezer Yudkowsky LessWrong Ali Abdaal on YouTube Ali Abdaal's Final Cut Pro course on Skillshare Benjamin Heath's Portrait Photography course on Skillshare CharityWatch Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about reading, winter fitness, helping others, schedules, and learning to make something that doesn't suck. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to Hover.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: Kurzgesagt's The Egg - A Short Story video Bodyweight Fitness subreddit The Science Behind Reading Speed 5 Ways to Read Faster That ACTUALLY Work Do Speed Reading Apps & Techniques Really Work? Reading Faster: The Science Behind What Works… and What Doesn’t (Ep. 93) How to Learn a New Skill Quickly: A 4-Step Process CaseyNeistat on YouTube Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 278) Linus Tech Tips on YouTube

In the internet age, we're competing against more and more people for the opportunities we want most. Standing out is both difficult and essential. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: The AIDA Model Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Procreate (iOS) Jarom Vogel's Digital Illustration: Learn to Use Procreate course on Skillshare Jason Allen's Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 1 course on Skillshare Young Guru's Learn How to Mix Music course on Skillshare A Book Apart Flo

We talk about our experiences with and thoughts on imposter syndrome. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Hack Your Memory with the "Major System" Andrew Huang on YouTube Leonardo da Vinci, by Sir Walter Isaacson Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Lindsey Holmes' Productivity with Evernote course on Skillshare 5 Rules (and One Secret Weapon) for Acing Multiple Choice Tests My New (Better) Morning Routine MrBeast on YouTube Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, by John Ratey How to Study Effectively: 8 Advanced Tips Study Less Study Smart

Budgeting isn't very fun, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on saving money. Here are a few ways to keep your bank account happy without a budget. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) When to Invest in New Gear (Ep. 276) 5 Questions: Keeping Track of Bills, Coasting, and Moving to a New City (Ep. 275) Thomas' budget modeler Listen Money Matters Jamie Oliver's Knife Skills videon on YouTube Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain Suitsupply LivingBobby's Living on $1 a day in New York City video on YouTube Nathaniel Drew's I Ate For $1 a Day in Mexico City video on YouTube Want more

Sometimes a shiny new toy is the next step in your skill growth, but it's usually just a fun distraction. We talk about how to tell the difference. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare How to Be Good at Everything — The Rapid Skill Learning Process (Ep. 210) 10 Essential Life Skills That Every Student Should Have (Ep. 175) Why You Shouldn't Tell People About Your Goals Potato Jet on YouTube Duet Display (iOS) This is How Matt D'Avella

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about bills, self-improvement, branding, investing, and what it's like to move to a new city. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Todoist (iOS | Android) How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) How to Budget and Save Money as a College Student Thomas’ budget modeler Listen Money Matters MKBHD's Probe Lens video Casey Neistat's Life Explained in 27 Seconds video Matt D'Avella on Yo

[SEO Summary] Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: It's Raining Color (Anna's art website) It's Raining Color on Facebook It's Raining Color on Instagram It's Raining Color on Twitter It's Raining Color on Tumblr Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare A Darker Shade of Magic, by V. E. Schwab The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss bill wurtz's History of Japan video Graphic Illustration: Boldly Design with Color and Shape course on Skillshare Digital Illustration: Learn t

Everywhere you look, the world is telling you to follow your passion. But does it need to be your job? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Ola Englund and Misha Mansoor's interview on YouTube This is How Matt D'Avella Works Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Jessica Hische's Logotype Masterclass course on Skillshare How to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240) Powlyglot Paul Rand on Wikipedia The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) Abraham Wald on Wikipedia So G

Minimalism is all the rage these days. Is it just another fad, or is it worth checking out? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Audible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare The Best Way to Organize Your Files and Folders Colin Wright Matt D’Avella on YouTube The Minimalists The Wolf of Wall Street, by Jordan Belfort The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondō Start With Why, by Simon Sinek Simon Sinek’s Presentation Essentials course on Skillshare Artivision Turo (iOS | Android) Stanley Marketplace Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resour

We've talked a lot about the things we did in college, but what about the things we didn't? Here are some of the things we regret missing out on. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: 8 Things I Regret NOT Doing in College (Ep. 73) How to Get More Done and Waste Less Time Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Mike Vardy’s Productivity Habits That Stick course on Skillshare Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about when to quit a job, how to develop mental resilience, how to disconnect from constant computer use, and more. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare The Ultimate Guide To Building A Personal Website Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Habitica (iOS | Android) Productivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265) Meetup (iOS | Android) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Reso

Ever wondered how so many influencers these days seem to be earning a living off little more than a social media following and some content? Wonder no more. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Also, for the rest of this July, if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can also get 3 months of Audible for just $4.95 per month. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare College Info Geek Merch Weapons of Influence #1: Reciprocation (Ep. 186) Charisma on Command on YouTube SocialBlade Real Men Real Style on YouTube How Netflix Maintains a Low Churn Rate Gentleman's Gazette on YouTube The Shallows, by

Careers can look like they might be a straight line from start to finish, but it's not always that simple. We talk about the experiences that led us here. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: The Hacksmith on YouTube Jujimufu on YouTube alpha m. on YouTube Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Rachel Andrew's CSS Essentials course on Skillshare HackCollege Powlyglot The Path to College, Pt. 1: Getting Accepted (Ep. 109) The Path to College, Pt. 2: Paying for It (Ep. 110) T

Productivity advice is cool and all, but sometimes you can take it too far. We talk about some times when seemingly good advice has backfired. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 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. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to Hover.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: 3 Common Pieces of Life Advice that Do More Harm Than Good The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Simon Sinek's Presentation Essentials course on Skillshare Simon Sinek's Start with why Ted Talk Freedom (iOS | Android) Black Edge, by Sheelah Kolhatkar Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can

In this week's 5 questions episode, we're talking about habits, cooking, coffee, grades, and the sometimes unsettling sound of silence. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Building the Perfect Day (Ep. 264) Productivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265) Fitocracy (iOS | Android) Habitica (iOS | Android) What I Learned From Almost Dying On The Side Of The Road How I Cut My Average Meal Cost to $3.57 by Meal Prepping The Shallows, by Nicholas G. Carr WheezyWaiter's We Quit Sugar For A Month video on YouTube Eating Cheaply, Healthily, and Quickly (Ep. 103) Adam Neely on YouTube Thomas' Sunday Study playlist on Spotify Thomas' Work Vibes playlist on Spotify Thomas' Workout playlist on Spotify Want more cool stuff? You