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The Productivity Project (Ep. 155) Apr 17, 2017

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In this episode, we go over 6 lessons we took from The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey 5 Lessons I Learned from “The Productivity Project” by Chris Bailey The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Productivity (Ep. 59) The Worst Thing You Can Do for Your Productivity (Ep. 91) The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube Cortex Hello Internet Getting Things Done, by David Allen Eat That Frog!, by Brian Tracy The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg The Personal MBA, by Josh Kaufman How to Find Your Biological Prime Time Episode talking about chronotypes How to Solve the "I Wake Up With No Motivation" Problem Getting Results the Agile Way, by J.D. Meier Deep Work, by Cal Newport What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Solving the Procrastination Puzzle, by Timothy Pychyl Roost laptop stand Beeminder Cold Turkey Writer The Big Short, by Michael Lewis Tom's reading challenge The College Info Geek Resources Page 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moving to a New City (Ep. 154) Apr 10, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about how we've been planning our move to a new city. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Animals that have demonstrated mirror self-recognition Lifestyle Business vs. Growth-Minded Business The Everything Store, by Brad Stone Blue ocean strategy DELE CELTA Apartments.com Zillow City-Data Evernote Airbnb Numbeo Trello Meetup The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready (Ep. 111) How to Move to a New City The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter The College Info Geek Podcast 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Live With Roommates Without Losing Your Mind (Ep. 153) Apr 03, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about juggling too much at once, having a good sleep routine without sacrificing your social life, and living with roommates. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Perfect Imbalance - Why Unbalanced Design Creates Balanced Play - Extra Credits Bastion: Original Soundtrack Tom's Games n' Questions streams Essentialism Fluent in 3 Months, by Benny Lewis Crackbook Chrome extension The Motivation Hacker, by Nick Winter Code Combat The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) Optimize Your Sleep: 5 Tips for Falling Asleep Faster and Sleeping Better Venmo PayPal Splitwise 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Take Good Notes from Books (Ep. 152) Mar 27, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about making the most of your walk between classes, preparing for exams early, and taking good notes from books. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Overjustification effect Audible Optimize Your Sleep: 5 Tips for Falling Asleep Faster and Sleeping Better The Everything Store, by Brad Stone Listen Money Matters Hardcore History Joe Rogan Podcast Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport Anki Memrise Tinycards Duolingo How to Be Lazy and Still Get a Ton of Work Done A Mind for Numbers, by Barbara Oakley Post-it Flags Marty Lobdell - Study Less Study Smart Pareto principle (80/20 rule) Your Kindle highlights Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie Think Smart: A Neuroscientist's Prescription for Improving Your Brain's Performance, by Richard Restak The Discoverers, by Daniel Boorstin 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mixing Paper and Digital Note-Taking Systems (Ep. 151) Mar 20, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of extracurricular activities, note-taking systems, and how to choose a career. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Joe Rogan Podcast The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube How to Learn to Code (Ep. 106) Grades vs. a “Well-Rounded Education” (Ep. 84) Study Advice From A Medical Student (Ep. 26) Evernote OneNote Moleskine notebooks Asana Cold Turkey Writer Scannable Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice With Cal Newport (Ep. 35) The College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What to Do If You're Always Tired (Ep. 150) Mar 13, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about caffeine, the Feynman technique, and how much buffer time to schedule between tasks. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: International Phonetic Alphabet Twin films APEX Movement Denver The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) How to Use the Feynman Technique to Learn Faster (With Examples) How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Schwa Pragmatic Thinking & Learning, by Andy Hunt How to Build a YouTube Channel (Ep. 134) The College Info Geek Podcast 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do You Have to Be an Expert to Start a Blog? (Ep. 149) Mar 06, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about keeping up with people as an introvert, how much you need to know to start a blog, and what types of music we use to focus. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Trello board friend system Momentum Riskology Airtable How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Making Friends And Connections As An Introvert (Ep. 47) The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Can Music Be Designed to Enhance Your Brain’s Performance? Brain.fm A Brain Hack (of sorts) for Exams and Tests - College Info Geek Simplicity Beats Nuance: Why the Wrong Answer Can Often Beat the Correct One Red in Tooth & Claw, by BATS The Ultimate Study Music Playlist Superior Focus Playlist on Spotify 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Promote Yourself Without Bragging (Ep. 148) Feb 27, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about competing with friends, promoting yourself without bragging, and becoming a better speaker. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Mark Manson's book Charisma on Command video StyleCon 5 Questions: Unambitious Friends, Money Saving Strategies, & the Pomodoro Technique (Ep. 122) Real Men Real Style I Am Alpha M The College Info Geek Community on Reddit I Want to Fly With Hippos Episode where we talk about love letter sites Business Professionals of America Toastmasters Ignite Thomas Frank - Fascination: The Thing That Gets Audiences Hooked And Witches Burned - Ignite Ames Thomas Frank - My Trip To Japan - Ignite Ames 2013 Listen Money Matters 9 Tips for Becoming a Great Public Speaker How to Be More Confident: 5 Strategies that Worked for Me Tom's video from speech class - In Defense of Remote Work Tom speaking professionally - Luther College Keynote Speech How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133) 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should You Take an Unpaid Internship? (Ep. 147) Feb 20, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about unpaid internships, what to do if you can't afford to take one, and thank you letters. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Listen Money Matters The College Info Geek Community StyleCon NerdFitness Tom's How to Adult Video on Breaking Bad Habits Tim Ferris: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans The Tim Ferriss Show The Best Way to Get a Job: The TAG Method - Charlie Hoehn Is an Unpaid Internship Worth It? Episode where we talk about love letter sites Episode where we talk about scheduling Here's 5 things you should know about unpaid internships! 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Art of the Phone Interview (Ep. 146) Feb 13, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for a phone interview, when to start thinking about jobs, and how to know if you've been productive. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Business Professionals of America Confessions of a Recruiting Director, by Brad Karsh How to Land Your Dream Internship, by Tam Pham How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Cortex - #44: Existential Time Tracking Toggl 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. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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