The Hawthorne Effect

We talk about what it's like and what it takes to get things done remotely, even with all the distractions that might come with being at home. 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. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) 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: Roam Research How to Create a Study Space in Your Room Thomas’ Habit-Building course on Skillshare Brain.fm Thomas' ultimate study music playlist on YouTube Beeminder Focusmate 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: 0:12:42 - Creating a dedicated workspace when you don’t have another room 0:22:50 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:26:02 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:27 - Getting a good pair of headphones 0:40:41 - Holding yourself accountable to someone 0:53:55 - Exercising at home 1:02:32 - Conclusion 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.