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In this 5 questions episode, we talk about bills, self-improvement, branding, investing, and what it's like to move to a new city. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 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 (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) 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: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Todoist (iOS | Android) How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) How to Budget and Save Money as a College Student Thomas’ budget modeler Listen Money Matters MKBHD's Probe Lens video Casey Neistat's Life Explained in 27 Seconds video Matt D'Avella on YouTube Webflow Figma bill wurtz on YouTube Wendover Productions on YouTube CGP Grey on YouTube Money Lab Betterment Vanguard Graham Stephan on YouTube A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) Portfolio Charts Golden Butterfly How to Move to a New City (From Start to Finish) Meetup (iOS | Android) 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: 0:12:06 - Keeping track of monthly bills 0:25:42 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:28:18 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:29:59 - Continuously investing in yourself 0:43:36 - Building an online audience 0:51:28 - Starting to invest your money 1:04:54 - Moving to a new city 1:20:41 - 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.

[SEO Summary] Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 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 (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) 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: It's Raining Color (Anna's art website) It's Raining Color on Facebook It's Raining Color on Instagram It's Raining Color on Twitter It's Raining Color on Tumblr Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare A Darker Shade of Magic, by V. E. Schwab The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss bill wurtz's History of Japan video Graphic Illustration: Boldly Design with Color and Shape course on Skillshare Digital Illustration: Learn to Use Procreate course on Skillshare Procreate (iOS) Anna's Creepy Cute Spooks Enamel Pin Set on Kickstarter Anna's notes on finding new cons What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Airtable So You Want To Be in Artist Alley How to Move to a New City (From Start to Finish) 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: 0:00:00 - Where to find Anna's artwork 0:09:54 - Anna's progress and tips for getting accepted into cons 0:20:13 - Deciding whether it's worth going to a con 0:25:33 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:33 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:30:18 - Choosing where to sit at a con and keeping track of what's popular 0:40:40 - Selling your art while being an introvert 0:45:39 - How much Anna spends and earns with her art 0:55:25 - Finding new cons to go to 1:05:22 - How Anna keeps track of the cons she's interested in 1:14:11 - Making friends at cons 1:19:19 - Overview of Anna's Artist Alley presentation 1:26:01 - 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.

Everywhere you look, the world is telling you to follow your passion. But does it need to be your job? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 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 (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) 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: Ola Englund and Misha Mansoor's interview on YouTube This is How Matt D'Avella Works Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Jessica Hische's Logotype Masterclass course on Skillshare How to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240) Powlyglot Paul Rand on Wikipedia The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) Abraham Wald on Wikipedia So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Deep Work, by Cal Newport Stop Trying to "Find Your Passion" 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: 0:01:49 - Why turning your passion into a career might kill your love for it 0:15:23 - The overjustification effect 0:23:15 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:26:02 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:47 - Differences between hobbies and careers 0:37:04 - Perseverance and the survivorship bias 0:45:17 - Making an income and bringing value to a company 0:58:00 - Student debt and viewing college as a business decision 1:03:25 - Slowly transitioning from a passion into a career 1:06:36 - Finding a job that can sustain your passion 1:11:10 - 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.

Minimalism is all the rage these days. Is it just another fad, or is it worth checking out? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 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 (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Audible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare The Best Way to Organize Your Files and Folders Colin Wright Matt D’Avella on YouTube The Minimalists The Wolf of Wall Street, by Jordan Belfort The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondō Start With Why, by Simon Sinek Simon Sinek’s Presentation Essentials course on Skillshare Artivision Turo (iOS | Android) Stanley Marketplace 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: 0:04:43 - Minimalism overview 0:13:07 - Removing things that aren’t bringing you value 0:16:57 - Trying things before committing and minimizing wasted energy 0:19:09 - Coming back to your values and not buying things based on social status 0:27:12 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:30:23 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:31:44 - Not caring as much about perfection 0:33:43 - Becoming a minimalist 0:36:51 - Conciliating mementos with minimalism 0:48:57 - Getting rid of things when you’re not moving and that you may need later 1:03:31 - Sharing things with your community 1:07:01 - 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.

We've talked a lot about the things we did in college, but what about the things we didn't? Here are some of the things we regret missing out on. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 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 (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) 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: 8 Things I Regret NOT Doing in College (Ep. 73) How to Get More Done and Waste Less Time Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Mike Vardy’s Productivity Habits That Stick course on Skillshare 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: 0:03:14 - Not taking music classes 0:10:03 - Not studying abroad 0:18:56 - Not starting to invest sooner 0:28:08 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:30:20 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills 0:32:30 - Not socializing more often 0:34:45 - Never signing up for a VR session 0:39:42 - Not checking up on your doctor and getting proper treatment 0:49:43 - Not asking for help more often and shying away from hard classes 0:56:01 - Not living in the college dorms 1:00:11 - Not joining the adventure clubs 1:02:20 - Not going to the gym more often 1:03:54 - 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.

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about when to quit a job, how to develop mental resilience, how to disconnect from constant computer use, and more. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 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 (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) 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: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare The Ultimate Guide To Building A Personal Website Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Habitica (iOS | Android) Productivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265) Meetup (iOS | Android) 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: 0:03:07 - Starting a personal website 0:08:33 - Developing mental toughness 0:22:08 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:24:15 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:26:40 - Disconnecting from the virtual world 0:34:43 - Knowing when to quit a job 0:43:07 - Preparing for an oral exam 0:47:36 - 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.

Ever wondered how so many influencers these days seem to be earning a living off little more than a social media following and some content? Wonder no more. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Also, for the rest of this July, if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can also get 3 months of Audible for just $4.95 per month. 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: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare College Info Geek Merch Weapons of Influence #1: Reciprocation (Ep. 186) Charisma on Command on YouTube SocialBlade Real Men Real Style on YouTube How Netflix Maintains a Low Churn Rate Gentleman's Gazette on YouTube The Shallows, by Nicholas G. Carr What the Internet Does to Your Brain The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, by Catherynne M. Valente How to Learn a New Skill Quickly: A 4-Step Process Swim University on YouTube Gary Vaynerchuk TierZoo on YouTube 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. Timestamps: 0:04:55 - Ads, having influence and keeping people hooked 0:27:09 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:30:50 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:32:43 - How we make money without selling almost any products 0:39:00 - Sponsors and not advertising things we don't believe in 0:43:01 - Multi-level marketing 0:52:29 - Using the funneling concept to land a job 1:00:25 - Succeeding on YouTube and filling a certain niche 1:11:26 - How you can start making money on the Internet 1:18:43 - 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.

Careers can look like they might be a straight line from start to finish, but it's not always that simple. We talk about the experiences that led us here. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 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 (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) 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: The Hacksmith on YouTube Jujimufu on YouTube alpha m. on YouTube Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Rachel Andrew's CSS Essentials course on Skillshare HackCollege Powlyglot The Path to College, Pt. 1: Getting Accepted (Ep. 109) The Path to College, Pt. 2: Paying for It (Ep. 110) The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready (Ep. 111) Fizzle The Smart Passive Income Podcast Fluent in 3 months 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: 0:01:20 - Announcement: The podcast will become bi-weekly 0:18:02 - How we would describe our careers 0:21:59 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:24:19 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:26:49 - Thomas' career path 0:36:03 - Martin's career path 0:48:55 - Building College Info Geek and making it a full-time business 1:03:58 - 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.

Productivity advice is cool and all, but sometimes you can take it too far. We talk about some times when seemingly good advice has backfired. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 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 (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to Hover.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: 3 Common Pieces of Life Advice that Do More Harm Than Good The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Simon Sinek's Presentation Essentials course on Skillshare Simon Sinek's Start with why Ted Talk Freedom (iOS | Android) Black Edge, by Sheelah Kolhatkar 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: 0:07:41 - Keep pushing towards something relentlessly 0:12:48 - Always being positive 0:17:02 - Focusing on just one thing 0:24:47 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:26:40 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:28:43 - Sacrificing rest for work 0:34:46 - Being more goal-oriented and productive 0:47:08 - 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.

In this week's 5 questions episode, we're talking about habits, cooking, coffee, grades, and the sometimes unsettling sound of silence. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Building the Perfect Day (Ep. 264) Productivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265) Fitocracy (iOS | Android) Habitica (iOS | Android) What I Learned From Almost Dying On The Side Of The Road How I Cut My Average Meal Cost to $3.57 by Meal Prepping The Shallows, by Nicholas G. Carr WheezyWaiter's We Quit Sugar For A Month video on YouTube Eating Cheaply, Healthily, and Quickly (Ep. 103) Adam Neely on YouTube Thomas' Sunday Study playlist on Spotify Thomas' Work Vibes playlist on Spotify Thomas' Workout playlist on Spotify 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: 0:06:41 - Committing to small habits that bring you huge rewards 0:16:24 - Making cooking healthy food easier 0:25:51 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:51 - Being too dependent on white noise to focus or fall asleep 0:35:08 - Extending the high energy state you get from drinking coffee 0:47:21 - Raising your GPA and cultivating relationships 0:53:26 - 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.