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In this episode, we talk about becoming more flexible in the job market, dealing with frustration, and building a better vocabulary. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Cool hat College Info Geek Community Tom on Twitter Episode where we talk about love letter sites Smashing WordPress: Beyond the Blog, by Thord Hedengren A Book Apart Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport FiveThirtyEight Existential Comics SMBC Video about taking strategic breaks How to Remember More of What You Learn by Leveraging the Spacing Effect The Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language, by Mark Forsyth The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language, by Mark Forsyth Debate.org LessWrong /r/changemyview 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.

In this episode, we talk about fighting the robot within, managing email, and how we plan out our days. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 27 Lamest Superheros and Villains College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter Martin on Twitter Meetup The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey 5 Lessons I Learned from "The Productivity Project" by Chris Bailey What Happened When I Moved My Company to a 5-hour Workday Essentialism, by Greg Mckeown Inbox Zero on 43 Folders How Captain America Helped Me Go From 97 Unanswered Emails To Inbox Zero unroll.me 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.

In this episode, we talk about how to start your own YouTube channel. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133 How to Produce High Quality Videos for Under $1,000 Fizzle Lynda.com Thomas Frank - Video Production Shortcuts - How to Make Great Videos in Less Time (from FinCon) How To Actually Stop Wasting Time On The Internet Cold Turkey Writer: An App that Forces You to Write by Blocking All Distractions Sony NEX-5N Sony Alpha a6000 Bokeh Wistia Wistia DIY Lighting A 4-Step Process For Making Every Day Productive Caddicarus on YouTube JonTronShow on YouTube SpaceHamsterGames on YouTube Is College Worth It? Use The Tony Hawk Method To Find Out How To Use Habitica (Formerly HabitRPG) To Build Strong Habits And Hack Your Motivation Stop Saying, “I Don’t Feel Like It.” Sean McCabe video that mentions audio vs video quality Jenny Nicholson - Suicide Squad Sales Pitch Aperture DJI Osmo Handheld Camera AlphaMconsulting on YouTube Canon 70D Aperture of the human eye Cheap podcasting microphone Royal Voice Lavalier Microphone Philip DeFranco on YouTube Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro HitFilm Express Video we filmed with DJI Osmo The Most Powerful Way to Remember What You Study CoSchedule Headline Analyzer Tom's front page on YouTube Tom's Making Videos playlist on YouTube So You Want to Start Your Own Blog (Ep. 125) How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133) How to Become a Published Author (Ep. 102) 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.

In this episode we talk about what it takes to create and launch your own podcast. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Tom on Snapchat Martin on Twitter So You Want to Start Your Own Blog (Ep. 125) Magnetic Memory Method Podcast 9 Life-Changing Books (Ep. 96) Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) The Art Of Promoting Yourself (Ep. 4) A Conversation with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (Ep. 75) Pocket Casts Hardcore History Cortex Hello Internet Gilmore Guys Jimquisition Giant Bombcast Listen Money Matters Criminal Serial 99% Invisible The Truth Welcome to Night Vale Philosophy and Love and Stuff (Ep. 107) What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Skill Building, Project Planning, and DIY (Ep. 123) Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone Rode NTG4 Plus Shotgun Microphone Mackie PROFX8V2 Mixer Adobe Audition Simplecast Audio-Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Microphone Blue Yeti Opinion Podcasting Mobile Podcaster Audacity Logic Pro Our roommate Quinton's podcast, Otaku Fight Night Libsyn PodBean SoundCloud Audio Diffusion Foam Pamela Call Recorder Ecamm Call Recorder How to Setup a Mix Minus for Recording Skype The Obstacle Is the Way, by Ryan Holiday Please, Please, For the Love of God: Do Not Start a Podcast PowerPress Pat's Complete Step-by-Step Podcasting Tutorial The Ultimate Guide to Building a Personal Website fiverr How to Podcast: The Ultimate Guide to Podcasting 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.

Karen Christian from O-Chem Study Group talks about how to improve your study tactics for math and science classes. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: O-Chem Study Group O-Chem Study Group on YouTube O-Chem Study Group Facebook group BACON 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.

Meeting someone for the first time can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience. Here are 7 tips to help you stay calm, cool, and confident. Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/calm-nerves-meeting-new-people/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenny Blake talks about the art of the pivot, travel pilots, and her new book. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, by Jenny Blake Building the Skill of Adaptability in Your Career with Jenny Blake (Ep. 24) So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Kevin Kelly on Techno Literacy, Systems Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Listen Money Matters Choose Yourself, by James Altucher Happy Launch Day!! Pivot for the Podcast: James Altucher Interviews Jenny Evernote Scrivener Smartcuts, by Shane Snow Extra Pack of Peanuts with Travis Sherry Momentum Crew How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Pivot Toolkit Pivot Pilot Resources Nomad List airbnb South By Southwest 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.

This narration introduces the idea of learning techniques, and why they're more useful and scientifically valid than the traditional idea of learning styles. Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/learning-styles-vs-techniques/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Thomas takes on a live Q&A session with Simon Clark and Jamie Miles. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Original stream on YouTube How to Become an Adult – An Evening Chat with My Friends Simon and Jamie (Ep. 77) The College Info Geek Newsletter Simon's YouTube channel Life at the 900-Year-Old University (Ep. 108) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, by Yuval Harari The Ultimate Guide To Budgeting In College Strengths Finder Ultimate Study Music Playlist Simon's study playlist Listen Money Matters Learning Disability Resources Simon on Twitter Tom on Twitter Jamie 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.

Author Tam Pham talks about what it takes to get the internship you've always wanted. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 97 Actions You Should Take to Become THE Person Companies Want to Hire How to Network, by Tam Pham How to Land Your Dream Internship, by Tam Pham Confessions of a Recruiting Director, by Brad Karsh TamPham.co Tam Pham on Twitter Resources and Tools for Students Tam's podcast episode spiritually featuring Thomas Tam's podcast episode aurally featuring Thomas Outside of the Classroom Podcast Mixergy Lynda.com Monster CareerBuilder Email Hunter (now just Hunter) Clearbit CRM (Customer Relationship Management) WayUp Intercom Airtable Accompany Charlie App Personal Spreadsheet CRM Hustling, Connecting, and Winning with Gary Vaynerchuk (Ep. 8) I Will Teach You to Be Rich Adam Ruins Everything - Why Most Interships Are Actually Illegal Recession Proof Graduate, by Charlie Hoehn WhoWorks.At Chrome Extension (which doesn't exist anymore) I Want to Fly with Hippos How to Stand Out If You Have a Low GPA (Ep. 116) World Domination Summit Four Percent Rule Listen Money Matters 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.