Description

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I’m excited to welcome Thomas Frank to this episode of the podcast. Thomas is an author, YouTuber, musician, and podcaster who is passionate about helping people become more capable and productive.
Thomas does most of his work at College Info Geek, one of the world’s largest and best-loved resources for students. College Info Geek includes a blog, podcast, and a YouTube channel with over 1.7 million subscribers.
I’ve been looking forward to releasing this episode for a long time. As a matter of fact, it’s bizarre that I haven’t had Thomas on the show until now. (That’s probably why this episode clocks in as my longest to date, both in terms of length and amount of links in the show notes.)
There’s so much we talk about during this episode – as you can see and soon will hear. I hope you enjoy this lengthy and deep discussion that I’m thrilled to send your way.

Talking Points

When did Thomas decide that video was the route he was going to take?

Thomas talks about his inspiration to “do video” a little differently

When Thomas researches these videos, what does that look like?

Thomas shares how many videos he has in the making process at once

This is what his framework looks like

What does a typical day look like for Thomas?

Who inspires Thomas to make films?

Quote
“If you’re the kind of person who’s only ever reading productivity books and reading self help books you’re getting a pretty narrow world view.“

Helpful Links
Thomas’s Office Tour

Productivity Hacks with My Friend Mike Vardy of Productivityist (College Info Geek Ep. 39)

The Fizzle Show #356 How Thomas Frank grew his YouTube channel to 1.6 million subscribers and 91 million views

SPI 324: From College Nerd to Wildly Successful Personal Brand with Thomas Frank

Episode 290: Creative Menopause with Chase Reeves [Recorded LIVE at The BIG Ready]

Habitica

Episode 75: Level Up Your Life with Steve Kamb

Notion

The Good Place: The Podcast

Process

The Money Lab Podcast: Building A YouTube Engine with Thomas Frank

This is How Matt D’Avella Works

Jet Parker: Action Hero

Should You Add This To Your Workspace?

I tracked every minute of my life for 3 months.

The Best Book I Read in 2019

10 Great Gifts for the Productive Person in Your Life

The One Hour Morning Routine

Icicle Swords (Live Looping)

So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

The Ultimate Study Music Playlist

Nebula

Baby Driver, by Edgar Wright (2017) – Opening credits

Potato Jet on YouTube

BEING Potato Jet // Working 70 hours a week to be a Youtuber

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Thomas Frank’s Website

The Productivityist Podcast Pick of the Week: College Info Geek

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If this episode resonated, I’m exploring ideas like these more deeply in my upcoming book, Productiveness. You can follow along as it takes shape at mikevardy.com/productiveness.