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New Year's resolutions are a noble concept, but they tend to have a pretty terrible success rate. We talk about implementing and sticking to new goals. 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: Martin and Thomas’ 2018 Year in Review (Ep. 244) Thomas' Productivity course on Skillshare John Green's How to Make Goals, Not Resolutions video The Laws of Human Nature, by Robert Greene The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss 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: 0:02:18 - Announcement: Thomas' productivity course on Skillshare 0:05:11 - Figuring out the things you really want to accomplish and acting on them 0:20:20 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:23:49 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:25:38 - Figuring out the things you really want to accomplish and acting on them (continued) 0:33:00 - Being realistic about your limitations 0:39:27 - Recap and 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.

The new year is upon us, and before we let it this one slip through our fingertips we thought we'd give it one final look. Join us while we wrap up 2018. 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: Martin and Thomas’ 2017 Year in Review (Ep. 191) How Much Water Should You REALLY Be Drinking? The Most Powerful Way to Remember What You Study How to Stop Being TIRED All the Time How to Study Effectively with Flash Cards Thomas' Impossible List Jordy Vandeput's Premiere Pro course on Skillshare Duolingo (iOS | Android) TextFugu WaniKani Satori Reader Martin's Prints 3 Things Martin Learned Almost Dying on a Mountain Bike (Ep. 229) I Replaced My Breakfast with This Ultra Healthy Smoothie Tom's music channel Smart Passive Income 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: 0:02:59 - The state of the team, the website redesign and other business things 0:27:33 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:29:42 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:31:40 - What went well in our lives and what we improved on 0:51:58 - What didn't go so well 1:07:16 - What we want to accomplish next year 1:09:52 - 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 podcast, the hosts discuss various topics, including giving up on friendship, overcoming awkwardness, taking an interest in others, and expanding friendships. They also touch on acquired tastes, insults, intelligence, and the nature of reality. The conversation is entertaining and humorous, providing tips and insights on living a solitary life and building meaningful connections.

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.

Push-ups aren't going to cut it here. We talk about how Thomas has been switching up his exercise routine to try out for American Ninja Warrior. 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 Science Behind Why You Procrastinate 6 Steps to Stop Procrastinating NOW How to Break Your Procrastination Habit (For Good) Linus Tech Tips on YouTube How to Be Good at Everything — The Rapid Skill Learning Process (Ep. 210) Atomik Climbing Holds How to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240) 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: 0:10:02 - Thinking you're not cut out for something 0:12:25 - Training for different Ninja Warrior obstacles 0:29:25 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:31:27 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:33:48 - Training for different Ninja Warrior obstacles (continued) 0:37:49 - How to prepare yourself 0:47:23 - Making yourself seem interesting to the audience 0:52:43 - 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.

Have you ever wanted to be good at everything? Well, you're not alone. We talk about what we can learn from archetypal renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get access to the world's largest library of audiobooks with a 30-day trial - and a free audiobook download that you get to keep forever. For a limited time, you can also get 3 months of Audible at $6.95 per month. Go to Audible.com/cig, or text "CIG" to 500-500 on your phone to get started. 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 months of unlimited learning for just 99¢ at Skillshare.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: Leonardo Da Vinci's Biography, by Sir Walter Isaacson College Info Geek Merch Business Adventures, by John Brooks The Science Behind Why You Procrastinate 6 Steps to Stop Procrastinating NOW 5 Questions: Breakups, Skill-Building, and Sticking to Your Goals (Ep. 237) Hardcore History's History Under The Influence episode 99% Invisible The Buried Giant, by Kazuo Ishiguro Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, by John Ratey Mike Vardy's Time Theming Skillshare course Ode To A Flower video What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) 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: 0:02:03 - What was Leonardo da Vinci interested in? 0:18:47 - Addictions and Da Vinci's procrastination 0:27:55 - Being obsessive and curious 0:32:46 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:37:37 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:39:41 - Thinking deeply about things 0:45:34 - Keeping your mind open to being wrong 0:47:16 - Collaborating with other people 0:52:46 - Thoughts on Da Vinci and Essentialism 1:03:57 - Recap and 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.

Not everything worth getting has to cost a lot. Here are some of our favorite reasonably-priced upgrades to improve your life without breaking the bank. 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. CuriosityStream: High-quality streaming for people who love to learn. Get your first 30 days free by going to CuriosityStream.com/CollegeInfoGeek and using the promo code 'collegeinfogeek' when you sign up. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Get Out of Debt as Fast as Possible (Ep. 238) Iron Gym Workout Bar ProSource Multi-Grip Pull-Up Bar Audio Technica ATH-M20x Chef Knife Alex French Guy Cooking on YouTube Leuchtturm Hardcover Dotted Notebook Sharpie Plastic Point Stick Water Resistant Pen Stainless Steel Electric Kettle AeroPress The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland, by Catherynne M. Valente The Slow Regard of Silent Things, by Patrick Rothfuss The Diamond Age, by Neal Stephenson Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, by Eliezer Yudkowsky Rationality and Precise Thinking (Ep. 57) The Sirens of Titan, by Kurt Vonnegut Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown Deep Work, by Cal Newport Atomic Habits, by James Clear The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey Practical Botany for Gardeners, by Geoff Hodge The Victorian Internet, by Tom Standage Isa Does It, by Isa Chandra Moskowitz The Science of Cooking, by Dr. Stuart Farrimond Ontario Knives Rat 2 Oster Blender NutriBullet Bean Zafu Meditation Cushion Bean Bamboo Meditation Bench Hover Backblaze Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle How Much Water Should You REALLY Be Drinking? 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: 0:04:50 - Pull-up bars 0:08:22 - Noise-cancelling headphones 0:12:47 - Chef's knife and knife-honing tools 0:17:35 - Notebooks for your ideas and goals 0:20:25 - Wall of velcro 0:22:17 - Teapots, kettles and AeroPress 0:27:53 - Fiction book starter kit 0:32:37 - Sponsor: CuriosityStream (Learning new topics) 0:35:17 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:37:31 - Fiction book starter kit (continued) 0:39:17 - Plug strips 0:40:30 - Nonfiction book starter kit 0:46:13 - Pocket knives 0:48:37 - Blenders 0:50:57 - Toolkits 0:53:21 - Meditation cushions and benches 0:56:21 - Taking care of plants 0:58:31 - Domain names 0:59:57 - Cloud storage services 1:06:07 - Reusable water bottles 1:07:46 - 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.

Debt isn't always a bad thing, but it certainly doesn't feel good when you have too much of it. We talk about how to get out of unwanted debt faster. 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. SimpleContacts - The best way to renew your current contact subscription without needing to see a doctor. Get $20 off your first lens purchase by going to SimpleContacts.com/CIG or by entering the code 'CIG' at checkout. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) Invest or Pay Off Debt? on Listen Money Matters Debt-Free U, by Zac Bissonnette Debt: The First 5,000 Years, by David Graeber Mint (iOS | Android) Personal Capital (iOS | Android) Thomas' Budget Modeler Spreadsheet SoFi Credible LendingClub Why You Aren't Successful Yet (Ep. 219) 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: 0:09:31 - Two different methods for paying off debt 0:19:09 - Investing in yourself to help you pay off debt earlier 0:32:37 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:35:38 - Sponsor: Simple Contacts (Renewing your contact lenses) 0:37:58 - Should you pay off your debt as fast as possible? 0:49:04 - How to pay off your debt faster 0:52:27 - Taking on new loans to pay existing ones 0:57:53 - The money pipeline 1:02:59 - Focusing on growing instead of just making cuts 1:17:00 - Recap and 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're talking about breakups, schedules, letters of recommendation, skill-building, and staying consistent with your goals. 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: College Info Geek Discord Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl Stack Overflow answer by a graduate professor How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation and References How to Be Good at Everything - The Rapid Skill Learning Process (Ep. 210) How to Grow Your Social Media Following (Ep. 224) Duolingo (iOS | Android) Habitica (iOS | Android) Momentum (iOS) Strides (iOS) iTalki (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: 0:06:30 - Staying productive while dealing with a break-up 0:20:09 - Writing your own letter of recommendation 0:25:42 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:49 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:30:28 - Scheduling your work when you have flexible hours 0:40:32 - Comparing yourself to people who seem to accomplish a lot more than you 0:50:59 - Being consistent while building habits 0:56:56 - 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.

Can you be productive and still play video games? We talk about how we play games without sacrificing success, along with a few of our favorites. 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: Tom's Games: Guitar Hero III Celeste Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Pokémon FireRed Portal 2 Overwatch Enter the Gungeon Hollow Knight The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Dance Dance Revolution and Pump It Up Martin's Games: Monster Hunter: World Celeste Animal Crossing Golden Sun: The Lost Age The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Super Mario Odyssey The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Pokémon Silver Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Links: Atomic Habits, by James Clear Nerd Fitness 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: 0:01:44 - Are video games worth your time? 0:14:11 - Using video games as a coping mechanism 0:18:58 - Avoiding a video game dependency 0:27:03 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:29:01 - Avoiding a video game dependency (continued) 0:36:13 - Some of our favourite games 0:52:15 - 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.