How to Be a Better Problem Solver

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 You Can Be Proud Of The Art Of Promoting Yourself (Ep. 4) Promote Yourself, by Dan Schawbel 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: 0:04:41 - Budgeting when you don't have a stable source of income 0:11:14 - Staying productive while dealing with depression 0:27:25 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:30:02 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:31:51 - Speaking a foreign language as well as a native speaker 0:43:54 - Keeping a Jedi Council alive 0:48:33 - Building your personal brand 1:02:05 - 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.