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How to Choose Where to Live After College (Ep. 145) Feb 06, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about where to live after graduation, how many classes to take in a day, and how to earn a few more stripes for your resume. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Fluent in 3 Months What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Aline Lerner's blog post that mentions side projects 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.

5 Questions on Starting Your Own Business (Ep. 144) Jan 30, 2017

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In this episode, we answer 5 questions on starting your own business. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business, by Josh Kaufman Side Hustle Nation 207: How to Use Video and YouTube to Grow Your Business, with Thomas Frank Fizzle Lynda.com Udemy What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Buffer Tom's original interview with Leo Widrich From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) Startup Weekend Listen Money Matters Jedi Councils – No Star Wars Spoilers, I Promise (Ep. 89) The Happiness Equation, by Neil Pasricha The Happiness Equation (Ep. 117) The Equal-Odds Rule: Massive Effort, Occasional Success How to Learn to Code (Ep. 106) How to Learn a New Skill Quickly: A 4-Step Process 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 Pay Attention to Lectures? (Ep. 143) Jan 23, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about using Twitter professionally, paying attention to lectures, and managing online accounts. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community January topic request thread How Twitter Helped Me Take Myself Seriously What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) CGP Grey video with Tom's Total Annihilation footage Tom's skill development video on How to Adult 10 Minute Mail How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking 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 Keep Track of What You Study (Ep. 142) Jan 16, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about emailing professors, asking for letters of recommendation, and keeping track of what you study. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Wunderlist How to Create a Study Space in Your Room What We Learned from Reading "Deep Work" (Ep. 140) Asana LinkedIn Martin's love letter site for Flying Hippo 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.

Staying Productive When You're Sick (Ep. 141) Jan 09, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about staying productive when sick, keeping up with your schedule, and remembering things from previous classes. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community @TomFrankly on Twitter How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Anki Evernote Never Run Late Again: 5 Tips for Becoming an On-Time Person Beeminder Pomodoro Poker What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) 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 We Learned from Reading "Deep Work" (Ep. 140) Jan 03, 2017

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In this episode, we talk about some of the lessons we learned reading Cal Newport's "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World." Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice With Cal Newport (Ep. 35) So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love, by Cal Newport FiveThirtyEight How to Be Lazy and Still Get a Ton of Work Done Neal Stephenson books Neal Stephenson --- Why I Am a Bad Correspondent Cold Turkey Cold Turkey Writer Cold Turkey Writer: An App that Forces You to Write by Blocking All Distractions The 33 Strategies of War, by Robert Greene Beeminder Finish Up Weekend Startup Weekend Treehouse Lynda.com Beats Studio Wireless Headphones Bose QC 35 Wireless Headphones Essential Books for Students 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 Introduce Yourself Without Sounding Boring (Ep. 139) Dec 26, 2016

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of reading, the art of the introduction, and how to manage your productivity systems on the road. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Deep Work, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) Marcus Aurelius’ Advice on Dealing with Negative People Harry Potter Film Concert Series MacBook Keyboard Super Hero Stickers The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Michael Scott doing a Mike Tyson impression Reddit TIL post concerning Iceland, Books, and Christmas 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 Make Time for Creativity (Ep. 138) Dec 19, 2016

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In this episode, we talk about when to build a personal website, how to find time to be creative in college, and entrepreneurship. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Tom's Impossible List Joel Runyon's Impossible List thomasjfrank.com martinboeh.me The Ultimate Guide To Building A Personal Website Namecheap Deep Work, by Cal Newport Cold Turkey From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) Buffer Guest Post: How Students Can Use Twitter Like A Boss How to be a Startup Co-founder and a Student – with Leo Widrich Beeminder The College Info Geek Community 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.

Thinking Quickly Under Pressure (Ep. 137) Dec 12, 2016

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In this episode, we talk about which types of jobs to go for in college, how to read more outside of class, and how to think quickly on your feet. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The 4 Hour Body, by Tim Ferriss Goal-Setting, Grit, and Impossible Lists (Ep. 43) This Dude is Winning at College… (Ep. 44) Stefano's post about cold showers The College Info Geek Community Thomas on Twitter Google Goals The 33 Strategies of War, by Robert Greene Brain.fm Episode about Brain.fm Codecademy Bus driving into coffee shop Anki How to Remember More of What You Learn by Leveraging the Spacing Effect italki Packing for Mars, by Mary Roach Finding a Part-Time Job in College (Ep. 67) 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 Secret To Being an Articulate Speaker (Narration) Dec 06, 2016

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If you're tired of stumbling over your words and you want to be a more articulate speaker, there's ONE thing you need to realize... Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/articulate-speaker/ 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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