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Antonio Centeno talks about how dressing better can be the catalyst for improving your confidence, presentation, and performance. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Real Men Real Style Real Men Real Style on YouTube The Personal Image System Podcast College Info Geek T-Shirt Painter's Smocks vs Doctor's Lab Coat Study Mark Zuckerberg's wardrobe The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own, by Nina Garcia The Science of Sexy, by Bradley Bayou Oxford shoe Fun fact: a suit is 'un costume' in French, which is where English got its word for Halloween disguises How to Build an Interchangeable Wardrobe Teaching Men's Fashion IAmAlphaM Effortless Gent Tom's checkered shirt FinCon Trunk Club Fusion Con Pocket square Guayabera Shirt stays Derek Halpern's $310 haircut Diminishing returns Toastmasters Real Men Real Style on Pinterest Real Men Real Style on Twitter Real Men Real Style on Instagram Real Men Real Style RSS 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 whether you should read nonfiction, which sites you can trust when doing research, and how to bounce back after losing focus. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Orthoptera Ornithopter The College Info Geek Community Volatyl Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban: Why It's The Best Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue, by John McWhorter Blinkist Good to Great, by Jim Collins Deep Work, by Cal Newport The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg The Science Behind How Fast Humans Can Read Elizabeth Schotter's 31 page research article on speed reading Philosophy and Love and Stuff (Ep. 107) The Art of Loving, by Erich Fromm Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) Philips sunrise alarm clock Can Music Be Designed to Enhance Your Brain’s Performance? Brain.fm Good Calories, Bad Calories The American Dollar - Signaling Through The Flames Ultimate Study Music Playlist Tom's reading challenge The Wise Man's Fear, by Patrick Rothfuss (but read The Name of the Wind first) Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool Neal Stephenson books The Motivation Hacker, by Nick Winter Beeminder FinCon Productivity Hacks with My Friend Mike Vardy of Productivityist (Ep. 39) Pendulum 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 is the first CIG article by my good friend Stefano Ganddini, who also runs collegetopia.co. Don't let your college major hold you back. The idea that your college major must determine the rest of your career path is a big fat myth. Read the full article here: http://collegeinfogeek.com/college-major-doesnt-define-you/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen Warley talks about his career path, entrepreneurship, and the benefits of self-awareness. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Want to learn about yourself? Sign up here to get 12 weeks of self-assessment challenges. Life Skills That Matter UnStuckable Jedi Councils – No Star Wars Spoilers, I Promise (Ep. 89) Collegetopia Asian Efficiency Getting More Done In Less Time (Ep. 28) A Debate on Speed Reading (Ep. 74) 5 Questions: Most Valuable Life Skills, Class Selection Strategy, & Switching Majors (Ep. 118) College Info Geek Community on Reddit What Is Self-Awareness? Your Two Minds Everything You Need to Learn About Yourself Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom, by Rick Hanson The ever-worsening curse of the cog Networking Fundamentals, by Colin Wright 95% of Post-Recession Jobs Went to College Educated: Study Stephen's career story College Info Geek T-Shirt 10 Life Skills That Matter How To Learn About Yourself Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality Test Anxiety Cures: At Least 13 Tips on Reducing Exam Stress What's holding you back from working for yourself? Stephen Warley 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.

In this episode, we talk about the benefits, challenges, and logistics of starting your own blog. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Chankonabe WordPress.org WordPress.com Squarespace Tumblr Powlyglot 5 Questions: Unambitious Friends, Money Saving Strategies, & the Pomodoro Technique (Ep. 122) DELE Spanish certification CELTA English teaching certification Dunning–Kruger effect Imposter syndrome HackCollege Lifehacker Collegetopia WayBackMachine NerdFitness Fluent Forever, by Gabriel Wyner Influent Martin's first post on College Info Geek IWantToFlyWithHippos.com How to Stand Out If You Have a Low GPA (Ep. 116) Volatyl framework for WordPress Behance Amazon Associates program College Packing Guide Smart Passive Income uBlock Origin Chrome extension uBlock Origin Firefox add-on Social Blade Speaking Page 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (while studying less), by Thomas Frank CreateSpace Listen Money Matters DIY Hanging Desk Increases Floor Space, Is Perfect For College Dorms Self Stairway C. G. P. Grey The Equal-Odds Rule: Massive Effort, Occasional Success 42 College Tips I Learned Freshman Year Mark Manson James Altucher Impossible The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) Getting More Done In Less Time (Ep. 28) 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) 14 Hard-Hitting Reasons Why You Must Start A Blog In College The Ultimate Guide to Building a Personal Website The Complete, Step-By-Step Guide To Creating A Successful Blog Philip DeFranco on Youtube Productive Summers: How to Make the Most of a School Break Skill Building, Project Planning, and DIY (Ep. 123) 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.

Dr. Michael Breus talks about chronotypes and how to use them to our advantage for better sleep, productivity, and happiness. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Get to Bed on Time and Stop Losing Sleep Thoughts on Sleep Schedules for Those Who Stay Up Late on Weekends How to Build a Habit of Waking Up Early My Hack For Waking Up Early Every Morning The Power of When, by Dr. Michael Breus The Power of When Quiz The College Info Geek T-Shirt Biphasic and Polyphasic Sleep The Four-Hour Body, by Tim Ferriss Uberman Sleep f.lux Twilight (Night Shift alternative for Android) Dr. Michael Breus on Facebook Dr. Michael Breus on Twitter Dr. Michael Breus on Instagram Dr. Michael Breus on LinkedIn 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.

Bob Clagett from I Like to Make Stuff talks about building new skills, managing multiple projects at once, and DIY. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: I Like to Make Stuff on YouTube I Like to Make Stuff site BrainPick podcast How to make a secret door / bookcase Arcade cabinet project Overhead camera rig DIY on Wikipedia Silicone wedding rings Skillhoarder site How To Build A Hanging Desk In 15 Minutes Starting a Franchise With Laura Novak Instructables StackExchange Home Improvement StackExchange JOBY Ballhead Trello Evernote OneNote Kanban CGP Grey Pareto principle (80–20 rule) Tools for getting started in woodworking I Like to Make Stuff on Facebook I Like to Make Stuff on Twitter I Like to Make Stuff on Instagram 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 5 questions episode, we talk about whether your friends are ruining your productivity, how to manage savings goals, and how to choose a direction for your personal brand. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Portia spider The Pomodoro Technique Tomighty Heli Attack 2 The Procrastination Equation, by Dr. Steel Piers Procrastination Equation article on LessWrong 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by Thomas Frank Jedi Councils – No Star Wars Spoilers, I Promise (Ep. 89) Stress Strategy: How to Use Stress to Your Advantage (Ep. 119) The Happiness Equation, by Neil Pasricha The Happiness Equation (Ep. 117) Mint Protect Your Savings with a Spending Firewall Budgeting Guide Betterment Listen Money Matters Podcast Starting a Franchise with Laura Novak Little Nest Portraits Photography courses on udemy Photography courses on Lynda.com Stuck In Customs Photography courses on Stuck In Customs World Domination Summit The Fizzle Show Nerd Fitness Smart Passive Income Marques Brownlee on YouTube Marques Brownlee on Twitter The Complete, Step-By-Step Guide To Creating A Successful Blog The Ultimate Guide to Building a Personal Website Fizzle 5 week free trial Precision Dance Pads 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 the strategies we use to keep up with our habits, goals, and routines. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Eat That Frog, by Brian Tracy Inside Our Productivity Systems (Ep. 120) College Packing Guide How to Get Over the Fear of Starting College Habitica Momentum Overjustification Effect The College Info Geek Habitica Guild The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Beeminder The Motivation Hacker, by Nick Winter Fitocracy Pokémon in Spanish! (and French, German, and more) 7 Minute Workout Clear to Neutral Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) Stress Strategy: How to Use Stress to Your Advantage (Ep. 119) Avoid the Second Mistake You Need to Do a Reset (Ep. 87) Do the thing. 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 the productivity systems we use to stay organized and on track. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Wunderlist Todoist The College Info Geek T-Shirt DFTBA vlogbrothers Economies of Scale Asana Dropbox My 3-Tier Task Management and Planning System Evernote Google Calendar Trello Scannable Tiny Scanner (Scannable alternative for Android) The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey IFTTT Beeminder Habitica My Impossible List 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.