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We all know time is money, but as the gig economy and remote work blur the lines in our schedules, we're really starting to feel it. Is that a good thing? 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. 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: The Cut's The Psychological Trap of Freelancing article How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed Matt D'Avella's Gary Vaynerchuk video How to Learn Any Language from Scratch Freedom 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: 0:01:12 - Benefits of this mindset and outsourcing tasks 0:10:29 - Overworking and feeling insecure by thinking time is money 0:21:28 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:24:18 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:25:51 - Balancing your free time and your work 0:37:35 - Starting to value your time more 0:43:19 - Embracing time off, eliminating distractions and outsourcing 0:50:23 - 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.

If you have to work, you'll have to do it somewhere. Why not make it somewhere good? Here's how to build a great place to get things done. 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. FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. Things mentioned in this episode: Duet (iOS) Ikea standing desk Roost Laptop Stand Lap desk Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Wireless Desktop Keyboard and Mouse AmazonBasics Adjustable Monitor Stand Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk Topo mat Office Master OM5 Ergonomic Chair Steelcase Leap Fabric Chair Herman Miller Aeron Tilt Limiter Task Chair Varidesk Standing Desk Ergodriven Spark Standing Desk Sennheiser HD 200 Headphones 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: 0:01:52 - What our workspaces look like 0:18:34 - Improving lighting, temperature and sound quality 0:22:06 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Managing your invoices) 0:24:12 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:25:50 - Improving sound quality (continued) 0:27:00 - How much space do you need for a desk 0:35:54 - Ergonomics, standing desks and chairs 0:54:39 - 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 starting instruments after childhood, remembering old skills, dealing with imposter syndrome at work, 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. FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. Things mentioned in this episode: The 3 Best To-Do List Apps in 2019 How to Be Good at Everything — The Rapid Skill Learning Process (Ep. 210) What Quitting Video Games for a Month Did to My Brain (Ep. 249) How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed Mike Boyd's Can I Still Do This Stuff? video How to Never Have Friends and Be Alone Forever (Ep. 243) How to Meet New People - 6 Tips for Making More Friends How to Build Closer Friendships How to Make Friends in College: A Comprehensive Guide 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: 0:08:14 - Learning an instrument 0:19:47 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:21:06 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Managing your invoices) 0:23:16 - The fear of missing out 0:29:56 - Learning, and retaining, new skills effectively 0:35:23 - Forging closer friendships 0:40:34 - Feeling unqualified at your workplace 0:46:45 - 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.

After some effort spent reorganizing his digital information system, Thomas finally updates his Evernote setup to keep things manageable. 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. FreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section. Things mentioned in this episode: College Info Geek Discord College Info Geek Subreddit The Search for the Ultimate Note-Taking App (Ep. 250) Evernote (iOS | Android) Ulysses (Mac) Bear (Mac | iOS) Notion (iOS | Android) Slite (iOS | Android) Tame Your Inbox: 4 Tips for Dealing With Email Productively FastEver (iOS) AutoHotkey Loom (Chrome) Typora My Review of the Rocketbook Everlast Scanbot (iOS | Android) Todoist (iOS | Android) Asana (iOS | Android) Trello (iOS | Android) Airtable Microsoft To-Do (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: 0:08:46 - Overview of some of the problems with Evernote 0:11:35 - The lack of a proper notebook organization system 0:18:45 - Getting data into the app can be cumbersome 0:21:05 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Managing your invoices) 0:24:21 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:26:12 - Lacking formatting tools and no video embedding 0:34:18 - Digitizing paper 0:37:12 - Tom’s task management system 0:42:56 - 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.

Sometimes, you just need to hear the right words for an idea to really make sense. We talk about some of our favorite quotes and what they mean to us. 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. Things mentioned in this episode: 4 Mindset Changes That Massively Improved My Life The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, by David Mitchell The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, by Eliezer Yudkowsky LessWrong Sirens of Titan, by Kurt Vonnegut The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There, by Catherynne M. Valente Your Brain is a Library of "Stuff That Works" Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius 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: 0:02:45 - Knowledge exists only when it is given 0:10:56 - Do not flinch from experiences that might destroy your ideals 0:14:15 - I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all 0:21:39 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:24:32 - It's not just the thought that counts, the presentation matters too 0:28:02 - I shall not be afraid of anything I haven't even seen yet 0:33:29 - Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically your own 0:40:18 - 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 have a conversation about note-taking apps. Which ones have we tried? What strengths do they have compared to the others? What do we need them to do? 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. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare College Info Geek Discord The 10 Best Note-Taking Apps in 2019 Michael Hyatt's Evernote Organization Method article Evernote (iOS | Android) OneNote (iOS | Android) Standard Notes (iOS | Android) Google Keep (iOS | Android) Bear (Mac | iOS) Ulysses (Mac) Apple Notes (iOS) Notion (iOS | Android) Slite (iOS | Android) Typora Agenda (Mac | iOS) Byword (Mac | iOS) Scrivener (iOS) Airtable MarkText The Money Lab Podcast What Quitting Video Games for a Month Did to My Brain (Ep. 249) Can We Do Anything About Burnout? (Ep. 247) Buying vs. Renting a Home: What’s the Smartest Choice? (Ep. 248) 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: 0:06:56 - Evernote 0:14:14 - Typora 0:17:38 - OneNote 0:18:58 - Standard Notes 0:22:21 - Google Keep 0:26:57 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:28:43 - How Martin takes notes 0:36:20 - Bear, Scrivener and Ulysses 0:45:09 - Notion and Slite 0:54:30 - Ideas and suggestions for a note-taking app 1:07:12 - 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.

Lifelong gamer and Nintendo fanboy Martin started this year with the unthinkable: an entire month without video games. We talk about what he learned. 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. 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: Unity Can We Do Anything About Burnout? (Ep. 247) Children of Time, by Adrian Tchaikovsky Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown Game Quitters on YouTube Game Quitters' Hobby Tool Buying vs. Renting a Home: What’s the Smartest Choice? (Ep. 248) Freshly How to Create a Study Space in Your Room 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: 0:02:25 - Why Martin decided to take a break from gaming 0:07:03 - Benefits of quitting video games for a while 0:17:34 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:19:59 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:25:15 - How Martin changed his setup and whether he'll stick with it 0:33:11 - Struggling with video game addiction and too many hobbies 0:39:57 - 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.

Apparently, most of us want to live somewhere at some point. But before we can worry about moving boxes and bubble wrap, we have to decide: buy or rent? 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Buy Your First House, Pt. 1: The Research Process (Ep. 205) Listen Money Matters NY Times Mortgage Calculator NerdWallet Tom’s budget modeler Can We Do Anything About Burnout? (Ep. 247) Thomas’ Productivity 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: 0:05:57 - Where we're at in our house-buying journey 0:10:01 - Researching and deciding if you should buy or rent a house 0:17:34 - Figuring out how long you want to live somewhere 0:23:02 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:24:47 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:26:36 - Making sure you don't spend all your savings in a house 0:44:49 - Establishing a good relationship with your landlord 0:49:53 - 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.

With so many obligations and to-do lists hanging over our heads, it's easy to fall victim to burnout. Can we escape it, or is this just how it has to be? 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. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare BuzzFeed News's How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation article How to Deal with Student Burnout Starbucked, by Taylor Clark Deep Work, by Cal Newport Mark Manson's Screw Finding Your Passion article Hank Green's What is Burnout? video John Green's On Burning Resentment video Stop Trying to "Find Your Passion" So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport 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: 0:09:59 - The problem with optimizing everything 0:23:30 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:25:58 - Why we keep putting off tasks that don't directly relate to our brand 0:35:17 - The expectation that we have that we need to always be working 0:55:47 - Doing something just for the fun of it and worrying less 1:09:10 - 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.

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about recording lectures, getting the most from audiobooks, remembering what you read, 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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare How to Never Have Friends and Be Alone Forever (Ep. 243) How to Learn Faster with the Feynman Technique The Laws of Human Nature, by Robert Greene Deep Work, by Cal Newport Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini Children of Time, by Adrian Tchaikovsky Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain 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: 0:01:56 - Not letting your work take away your social life 0:09:32 - Improving the way you remember the things you read 0:16:02 - Paying more attention in class instead of recording lectures 0:22:12 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:24:05 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning new problem-solving skills) 0:26:01 - Using audiobooks effectively 0:34:22 - Should you do a minor or spend the time on something else 0:40:24 - 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.