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

New Year's resolutions are a noble concept, but they tend to have a pretty terrible success rate. We talk about implementing and sticking to new goals. 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: Martin and Thomas’ 2018 Year in Review (Ep. 244) Thomas' Productivity course on Skillshare John Green's How to Make Goals, Not Resolutions video The Laws of Human Nature, by Robert Greene The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss 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),

The new year is upon us, and before we let it this one slip through our fingertips we thought we'd give it one final look. Join us while we wrap up 2018. 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. Skillshare: with over 20,000 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 at Skillshare.com/geek. Things mentioned in this episode: Martin and Thomas’ 2017 Year in Review (Ep. 191) How Much Water Should You REALLY Be Drinking? The Most Powerful Way to Remember What You Study How to Stop Being TIRED All the Time How to Study Effectively with Flash Cards Thomas' Impossible List Jordy Vandeput's Premiere Pro course on Skillshare Duolingo (iOS | Android) TextFugu WaniK

If you'd like to give up on friendship for good, this is for you. Of course, you could ignore this advice and make friends instead, but who would want that? 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. CuriosityStream: High-quality streaming for people who love to learn. Get your first 30 days free by going to CuriosityStream.com/CollegeInfoGeek and using the promo code 'collegeinfogeek' when you sign up. Things mentioned in this episode: Fizzle Smart Passive Income Earning Passive Income The Smart Way With Pat Flynn (Ep. 7) Charisma on Command on YouTube How to Buy Your First House, Pt. 1: The Research Process (Ep. 205) How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Lifehacker's 90 Hours to Make a New Friend articl

In this 5 questions episode, we're talking about budgeting without an income, maintaining a mastermind group, staying productive while depressed, 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. Skillshare: with over 20,000 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 at Skillshare.com/geek. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas' Ninja Warrior Training Routine (Ep. 241) The Science Behind Why You Procrastinate 6 Steps to Stop Procrastinating NOW How to Break Your Procrastination Habit (For Good) Buffer: Why Practice Actually Makes Perfect: How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Performance Rand Fishkin's SEO course on Skillshare Build A Personal Brand Yo

Push-ups aren't going to cut it here. We talk about how Thomas has been switching up his exercise routine to try out for American Ninja Warrior. 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 Science Behind Why You Procrastinate 6 Steps to Stop Procrastinating NOW How to Break Your Procrastination Habit (For Good) Linus Tech Tips on YouTube How to Be Good at Everything — The Rapid Skill Learning Process (Ep. 210) Atomik Climbing Holds How to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a fr

Have you ever wanted to be good at everything? Well, you're not alone. We talk about what we can learn from archetypal renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get access to the world's largest library of audiobooks with a 30-day trial - and a free audiobook download that you get to keep forever. For a limited time, you can also get 3 months of Audible at $6.95 per month. Go to Audible.com/cig, or text "CIG" to 500-500 on your phone to get started. Skillshare: with over 20,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 months of unlimited learning for just 99¢ at Skillshare.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: Leonardo Da Vinci's Biography, by Sir Walter Isaacson College Info Geek Merch Business Adventures, by John Brooks The Science Behind Why You Procrastinate 6 Steps to Stop Procrastinating NOW 5 Questions: Breakups, Skill-Building, and Sticking to Your Goals (Ep. 237

Not everything worth getting has to cost a lot. Here are some of our favorite reasonably-priced upgrades to improve your life without breaking the bank. 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. CuriosityStream: High-quality streaming for people who love to learn. Get your first 30 days free by going to CuriosityStream.com/CollegeInfoGeek and using the promo code 'collegeinfogeek' when you sign up. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Get Out of Debt as Fast as Possible (Ep. 238) Iron Gym Workout Bar ProSource Multi-Grip Pull-Up Bar Audio Technica ATH-M20x Chef Knife Alex French Guy Cooking on YouTube Leuchtturm Hardcover Dotted Notebook Sharpie Plastic Point Stick Water Resistant Pen Stainless Steel Electric Kettle AeroPress The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyla

Debt isn't always a bad thing, but it certainly doesn't feel good when you have too much of it. We talk about how to get out of unwanted debt faster. 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. SimpleContacts - The best way to renew your current contact subscription without needing to see a doctor. Get $20 off your first lens purchase by going to SimpleContacts.com/CIG or by entering the code 'CIG' at checkout. 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) Invest or Pay Off Debt? on Listen Money Matters Debt-Free U, by Zac Bissonnette Debt: The First 5,000 Years, by David Graeber Mint (iOS | Android) Personal Capital (iOS | Android) Thomas' Budg

In this 5 questions episode, we're talking about breakups, schedules, letters of recommendation, skill-building, and staying consistent with your goals. 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: College Info Geek Discord Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl Stack Overflow answer by a graduate professor How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation and References How to Be Good at Everything - The Rapid Skill Learning Process (Ep. 210) How to Grow Your Social Media Following (Ep. 224) Duolingo (iOS | Android) Habitica (iOS | Android) Momentum (iOS) Strides (iOS) iTalki (iOS | Android

Can you be productive and still play video games? We talk about how we play games without sacrificing success, along with a few of our favorites. 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: Tom's Games: Guitar Hero III Celeste Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Pokémon FireRed Portal 2 Overwatch Enter the Gungeon Hollow Knight The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Dance Dance Revolution and Pump It Up Martin's Games: Monster Hunter: World Celeste Animal Crossing Golden Sun: The Lost Age The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Super Mario Odyssey The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Pokémon Silver Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Links: Atomic Habits, by James Clear Nerd Fitness Want more cool stuff

Cash rules everything around me, so I probably shouldn't spend it all. We talk about a few ways to slow down your spending. 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: Mint (iOS | Android) Daily Budget (iOS) USDA Food Plans Strides (iOS) Momentum (iOS) Atomic Habits, by James Clear Weapons of Influence #2: Commitment and Consistency (Ep. 189) Bear (Mac | iOS) 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: 0:02:54 - Tracking your expenses and spending less 0:22:00 - Curbing impulse spending 0:27:52 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learnin

Between jobs, classes, and the quest for a fulfilling personal life, things can get overwhelming. We talk about how to find a better work-life balance. 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: 3 Things Martin Learned Almost Dying on a Mountain Bike (Ep. 229) Cortex CGP Grey on YouTube Charisma on Command on YouTube Freshly Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) 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: 0:02:08 - How we're trying to achieve a work-life balance 0:13:26 - Comparing your life to other people'

If you're looking to build a career, you'll probably need to talk to someone. Here's how to put your best foot forward at career fairs and everywhere else. 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: Evernote (iOS | Android) Bear (iOS) Notion (iOS | Android) Money Lab Listen Money Matters CGP Grey on YouTube Sara Dietschy on YouTube Benny Lewis Epic Rap Battles of History on YouTube Silver-Medal Mentors 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

If you've ever wanted to take your Instagram posts to the next level, this episode is for you. We talk about how and why to learn the art of photography. 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: How to Not Get Hacked (Ep. 187) How to Grow Your Social Media Following (Ep. 224) How to Study Effectively with Flash Cards How Much Water Should You REALLY Be Drinking? How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes Fstoppers' Exposure Triangle article Canon Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera Meike Automatic Extension Tube Sony SEL90M28G FE 90mm f/2.8-22 Macro Lens Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 Lens Sony SEL35F18 35mm f/1.8 Prime Fixed Lens Unbox Therapy on YouTube Listen Money Matters Mango Street on YouTube Peter McKinnon

Fun fact: people were fit long before we invented bench pressing or treadmills. We talk about how to ditch the gym without giving up your health. 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. 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: Tim Ferriss' Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training episode Gymnastic Bodies Yoga With Adriene on YouTube Bodyweight Fitness subreddit Nerd Fitness 30-day dead hang challenge T Nation Yes4All Deluxe Chin Up Bar Doorway Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green Stealing Fire, by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal Strava (iOS | Android) Thomas on Strava Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Res

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about our grades, credit cards, being present-minded, working for free, and working while exhausted. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Todoist: If you're a student or educator, you can get Todoist's awesome Premium features - like project templates and automated reminders - for 50% off at Todoist.com/education. Things mentioned in this episode: College Info Geek Merch 3 Things Martin Learned Almost Dying on a Mountain Bike (Ep. 229) A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) Starbucked, by Taylor Clark Paul Graham's Good and Bad Procrastination article Spark, by John Ratey A History of the World in 6 Glasses, by Tom Standage Debt: The First 5,000 Years, by David Graeber 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

Sometimes we need something unexpected to come and shake up our perspective. We talk about a few life lessons after a close call on a mountain bike. 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. Todoist: If you're a student or educator, you can get Todoist's awesome Premium features - like project templates and automated reminders - for 50% off at Todoist.com/education. Things mentioned in this episode: How Much Owning a Home Will ACTUALLY Cost You (Ep. 225) Seth's Bike Hacks on YouTube The Hedonic Treadmill (Ep. 226) Thomas' Top 10 Favorite Podcasts (Ep. 228) What I Learned From Almost Dying On The Side Of The Road 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 G

As it turns out, we're not the only podcast out there. Here are ten of Thomas' favorites. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The 42 Best Educational Podcasts in 2018 Listen Money Matters Pocket Casts (iOS | Android) Cortex The Pen Addict Smart Passive Income The Side Hustle Show Hello Internet Numberphile on YouTube Periodic Videos on YouTube The Tim Ferriss Show The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss Hardcore History 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy The GaryVee Audio Experience CaseyNeistat on YouTube 99% Invisible McMansion Hell Money Lab The Podcast History of our World The History of Rome 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: 0:02:48 - Listen Money Matters 0:06:17 - Cortex 0:09:30 - Hello Internet 0:11:03 - The Tim Ferriss Show 0:15:00 - Hardcore History 0:19:19 - 50 Thing

We talk about choosing which goal to work on next, building a habit when your significant other doesn't want to, dealing with math fears, and more in this five questions episode. 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. Chegg Study: Step-by-step solutions to textbook problems and more. Get $5 off your first month at Chegg.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Impossible List Strava (iOS | Android) How to Be a Good Significant Other (Ep. 177) 12 Rules for Life, by Jordan Peterson Quartz’s Prescribing Play to Kids article Hank Green's YouTube Success article The Procrastination Equation, by Piers Steel How to Get Better at Math The Money Lab Podcast Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a f

Have you ever noticed that as some things in life get better or worse, your overall happiness doesn't change much? Well, you're not alone. It might just be the hedonic treadmill. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig. Todoist: If you're a student or educator, you can get Todoist's awesome Premium features - like project templates and automated reminders - for 50% off at https://todoist.com/education. Things mentioned in this episode: College Info Geek Merch College Info Geek Discord Server Hedonic treadmill on Wikipedia Record for Eating the Most Wisconsin Cheese Curds Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, by Shunryu Suzuki Wait But Why's Life is a Picture article Freshly Quartz's Prescribing Play to Kids article Done (iOS) Habitica (iOS | Android) Principles: Life and Work, by Ray Dalio Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Res