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

Productivity often means needing to do something repetitive or boring. Luckily, video game designers are brilliant at making repetitive things seem fun. 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. Things mentioned in this episode: Habitica (iOS | Android) Fitocracy (iOS | Android) Paul Davids on YouTube This Thing is Neat's Minit and Puzzle Hygiene article Brandon Wu's Unity Game Dev course on Skillshare Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Habify (iOS) Coach.me Strava (iOS | Android) Notion (iOS | Android) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter.

It's easy to end the day feeling a bit rushed...like something wasn't quite right. But the first step to having the perfect day is to figure out what it is. 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: How to Capture Inspiration When It Strikes (Ep. 259) Black Edge, by Sheelah Kolhatkar Deep Work, by Cal Newport Buffer (iOS | Android) Coach.me Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Tim

Technology has brought us all closer together than ever before, but something feels off. Are we lonelier than previous generations? 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. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Never Have Friends and Be Alone Forever (Ep. 243) How to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240) Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou If This Isn't Nice What Is?, by Kurt Vonnegut Real Men Real Style on YouTube The Singularity CGP Grey on YouTube Kurzgesagt on YouTube TierZoo on YouTube Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:05:13 - Forming deeper and more meaningful friendships 0:14:00 - Escaping to the online world and people who don't share y

Looking to save the earth, but don't have a lot of time or money to dedicate to the cause? You're in luck! Here are some easy ways to be more eco-friendly. 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy Mr. Money Mustache Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Delta Michelangelo Canaletto Two Four Bike Gravity Stand Life Without Plastic Starbucked, by Taylor Clark Time - Washing Hands In Cold Water Works As Well As Hot Against Germs BoneHurtingJu

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about standing out, learning to like to read, and whether you should focus on building your strengths or weaknesses. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. 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: Anything You Want, by Derek Sivers The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) The Game, by Neil Strauss Powlyglot To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures,  by Gene Yang, Michael DiMartino, and Bryan Konietzko Avatar: The Last Airbender comic library edition books,  by Gene Yang, Michael DiMartino, and Bryan Konietzko After the W

Travel can break up the monotony of your routines and inspire you to see things from a different angle. Here are a few ways to make it less overwhelming. 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare h3h3's Logan Paul Colorblind video Travis Sherry of Extra Pack of Peanuts (Ep. 13) How to Capture Inspiration When It Strikes (Ep. 259) Can We Do Anything About Burnout? (Ep. 247) Aaron Draplin's Design Workflow course on Skillshare Skyscanner KAYAK

When inspiration strikes, everything feels possible. Unfortunately, that feeling seems to leave us as quickly as it arrives. Can we break the cycle? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. 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: How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed Paperclip Generator Game CGP Grey on YouTube Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:03:22 - Traveling and escaping your ro

Gather 'round, folks, it's time for a story. Here's how College Info Geek went from a side project in college to the full-time job it is today. 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 83 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: HackCollege How To Build A Hanging Desk In 15 Minutes The Ultimate Guide To Building A Personal Website My Quest To Build An iPhone App (Or, How To Get Out Of A Required Class) Powlyglot The Smart Passive Income Blog I Will Teach You To Be Rich Figma Anchor 5 Questions: Mornings, Quarter-Life Crises, and Dealing with Negativity (Ep. 257) The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield The Motivation Hacker, by N

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about breaking good habits, dealing with negativity, surviving a quarter-life crisis, and 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. FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. Things mentioned in this episode: We're Hiring - Animator/Motion Graphics Artist/Illustrator Martin's piano post on Instagram How to Learn to Play an Instrument (Ep. 256) CrashCourse on YouTube Kurzgesagt on YouTube Habitica (iOS | Android) Beeminder (iOS | Android) Strava (iOS | Android) The Buried Giant, by Kazuo Ishiguro The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg The Martian, by Andy Weir Artemis, by Andy Weir Fluent in 3 Months Listen Money Mat

If you've ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, this might be your year. We talk about our experiences with the musical arts. 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. 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 on Instagram Thomas' song on Spotify Gris OST - Karasu Music Theory 101, by Brian Boone and Marc Schonbrun Adam Neely on YouTube How to Listen to and Understand Great Mus

We all know time is money, but as the gig economy and remote work blur the lines in our schedules, we're really starting to feel it. Is that a good thing? 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 83 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: The Cut's The Psychological Trap of Freelancing article How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed Matt D'Avella's Gary Vaynerchuk video How to Learn Any Language from Scratch Freedom Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with th

If you have to work, you'll have to do it somewhere. Why not make it somewhere good? Here's how to build a great place to get things done. 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. Things mentioned in this episode: Duet (iOS) Ikea standing desk Roost Laptop Stand Lap desk Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Wireless Desktop Keyboard and Mouse AmazonBasics Adjustable Monitor Stand Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk Topo mat Office Master OM5 Ergonomic Chair Steelcase Leap Fabric Chair Herman Miller Aeron Tilt Limiter Task Chair Va

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about starting instruments after childhood, remembering old skills, dealing with imposter syndrome at work, and more. 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. Things mentioned in this episode: The 3 Best To-Do List Apps in 2019 How to Be Good at Everything — The Rapid Skill Learning Process (Ep. 210) What Quitting Video Games for a Month Did to My Brain (Ep. 249) How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed Mike Boyd's Can I Still Do This Stuff? video How to Never Have Friends and

After some effort spent reorganizing his digital information system, Thomas finally updates his Evernote setup to keep things manageable. 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. Things mentioned in this episode: College Info Geek Discord College Info Geek Subreddit The Search for the Ultimate Note-Taking App (Ep. 250) Evernote (iOS | Android) Ulysses (Mac) Bear (Mac | iOS) Notion (iOS | Android) Slite (iOS | Android) Tame Your Inbox: 4 Tips for Dealing With Email Productively FastEver (iOS) AutoHotkey Loom (Chro

Sometimes, you just need to hear the right words for an idea to really make sense. We talk about some of our favorite quotes and what they mean to us. 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: 4 Mindset Changes That Massively Improved My Life The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, by David Mitchell The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, by Eliezer Yudkowsky LessWrong Sirens of Titan, by Kurt Vonnegut The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There, by Catherynne M. Valente Your Brain is a Library of "Stuff That Works" Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10

We have a conversation about note-taking apps. Which ones have we tried? What strengths do they have compared to the others? What do we need them to do? 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 83 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 Discord The 10 Best Note-Taking Apps in 2019 Michael Hyatt's Evernote Organization Method article Evernote (iOS | Android) OneNote (iOS | Android) Standard Notes (iOS | Android) Google Keep (iOS | Android) Bear (Mac | iOS) Ulysses (Mac) Apple Notes (iOS) Notion (iOS | Android) Slite (iOS | Android) Typora Agenda (Mac | iOS) Byword (Mac | iOS) Scrivener (iOS) Airtable MarkText The Money Lab Podcast What Quitting Video Games for a Month Did to My Brain (Ep. 249) Can We Do Anything

Lifelong gamer and Nintendo fanboy Martin started this year with the unthinkable: an entire month without video games. We talk about what he learned. 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. 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: Unity Can We Do Anything About Burnout? (Ep. 247) Children of Time, by Adrian Tchaikovsky Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown Game Quitters on YouTube Game Quitters' Hobby Tool Buying vs. Renting a Home: What’s the Smartest Choice? (Ep. 248) Freshly How to Create a Study Space in Your Room Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also

Apparently, most of us want to live somewhere at some point. But before we can worry about moving boxes and bubble wrap, we have to decide: buy or rent? 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Buy Your First House, Pt. 1: The Research Process (Ep. 205) Listen Money Matters NY Times Mortgage Calculator NerdWallet Tom’s budget modeler Can We Do Anything About Burnout? (Ep. 247) Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great to

With so many obligations and to-do lists hanging over our heads, it's easy to fall victim to burnout. Can we escape it, or is this just how it has to be? 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare BuzzFeed News's How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation article How to Deal with Student Burnout Starbucked, by Taylor Clark Deep Work, by Cal Newport Mark Manson's Screw Finding Your Passion article Hank Green's What is Burnout? video John Green's On Burning Resentment video Stop Trying to "Find Your Passion" So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to E

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about recording lectures, getting the most from audiobooks, remembering what you read, 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 83 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 Never Have Friends and Be Alone Forever (Ep. 243) How to Learn Faster with the Feynman Technique The Laws of Human Nature, by Robert Greene Deep Work, by Cal Newport Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini Children of Time, by Adrian Tchaikov