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The InforiumThe Final 5 Questions (Ep. 25)Here we are: the end of time (for this podcast). We mark this historic moment, after so many years of podcasting, with one last batch of listener questions.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next...
2021-07-312h 05The InforiumThe Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 24)Sometimes, quitting is the best strategy for moving forward. We talk about Seth Godin's "The Dip".This week’s episode is sponsored by:Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 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 https://www.hover.com/inforium.Full show not...
2021-07-191h 14The InforiumRegrets From Our 20's (Ep. 23)Having both entered our third decade this year, we're taking a look back at some of our biggest regrets from the last one.This week’s episode is sponsored by:CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link https://curiositystream.com/inforiumpod/ you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% of...
2021-07-011h 23The InforiumHow to Make Your Life Less Overwhelming (Ep. 22)Life doesn't have to be a never-ending sea of task lists and overwhelm. We talk about different ways to make one's life a bit less stressful.This week’s episode is sponsored by:CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link https://curiositystream.com/inforiumpod/ you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start le...
2021-06-161h 15The InforiumHow to Read More (Ep. 21)We talk about some of the ways we've been reading and listening to more books lately, even while keeping up with busy schedules.This week’s episode is sponsored by:CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link https://curiositystream.com/inforiumpod/ you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% of...
2021-05-311h 10The InforiumThinking In Bets: How to Make Decisions You Won't Regret (Ep. 20)In the second part of our discussion on the book Thinking in Bets, by Annie Duke, we talk about how to make better decisions when uncertainty is certain.This week’s episode is sponsored by:CuriosityStream (+ Nebula!): CuriosityStream is the best place on the internet for high-quality documentaries, and it now comes with access to this podcast and a ton of other great content, ad-free, on Nebula. If you use the link https://curiositystream.com/inforiumpod/ you'll also get 26% off your first annual subscription.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer sc...
2021-05-131h 16The Inforium5 Questions: Tab Overload, Time Blocking, and Financial Literacy (Ep. 19)We talk about having too many tabs, auditing your time blocks, learning about finances, sticking to your morning routine, and finding contentment.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.com/inforium.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/five-questions-2/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: ht...
2021-04-261h 00The InforiumThinking In Bets: How to Become Comfortable With Uncertainty (Ep. 18)Life is more like poker than chess. At least according to the book we've been reading: Thinking in Bets, by Annie Duke. Do you know what you don't know?This week’s episode is sponsored by:Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/thinking-in-bets/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter...
2021-04-121h 18The InforiumLife Reboot (Ep. 17)We talk about how we've been reimagining our lives and how you might go about doing the same for yours.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Barbell Logic: Get an online coach and try your first month for free at https://thomasjfrank.com/barbell.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/life-reboot/Find us elsewhere:Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomfranklyThomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly/Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomartholomew/Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.co...
2021-03-291h 27The Inforium5 Questions: Analysis Paralysis, Long-Term Goals, and Credit Scores (Ep. 16)We talk about choosing what to do first, building long-term goals, focusing at home, improving your credit score, and task management overload.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.or...
2021-03-151h 06The InforiumVideo Games That Can Make You a Better Thinker (Ep. 15)We talk about some games we've played that double as a serving of brain food.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://ww...
2021-03-011h 24The InforiumHow to Have a Social Life When You Can't Leave the House (Ep. 14)Being stuck at home doesn't mean we have to become a bunch of lonely loners. We talk about how to maintain a social life when you can't go out.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. St...
2021-02-161h 25The InforiumHow to Become a Critical Thinker (Ep. 13)We talk about how to intake new information a bit more carefully and improve your critical thinking. This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Productivity for Creatives course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to...
2021-02-021h 27The InforiumStop Talking Yourself Out of Trying New Things (Ep. 12)It's easy to have a big idea and get scared out of it. We talk about how we try to push through that and a few things you can try for your next project. This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and co...
2021-01-1959 minThe InforiumIs Perfectionism a Bad Thing? (Ep. 11)Popular wisdom has perfectionism as the go-to answer to, "what is your greatest weakness?" We talk about why it actually might be and what to do about it.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new course!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% of...
2021-01-051h 18The Inforium2020 Year in Review (Plus Our Plans for 2021) (Ep. 10)We look through some of the highs and lows of the last year as we prepare for the next one. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/2020-year-in-review/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, sc...
2020-12-211h 14The InforiumDeliberate Practice (Ep. 9)We talk about how the art of deliberate practice can help accelerate your skill growth.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to https://www.hover.co...
2020-12-091h 20The InforiumThe Downsides of Working for Yourself (Ep. 8)We talk about the inconveniences that come with working autonomously. This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link...
2020-11-261h 06The InforiumHow Much Is Enough? (Ep. 7)We talk about what it means to have enough and how we'll know when we get there. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/how-much-is-enough/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts wi...
2020-11-091h 14The InforiumHow to Start a Podcast (Ep. 6)We answer a few handfuls of questions about starting and running a podcast. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/how-to-start-a-podcast/ This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for fr...
2020-10-261h 34The InforiumToo Many Opportunities (Ep. 5)We talk about the ironic limitations of having too many options. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/too-many-opportunities/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/inforium. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off yo...
2020-10-131h 20The InforiumYouTube Q&A (Ep. 4)With Thomas recently hitting the 2,000,000 follower mark on YouTube, we decided to go through some questions from a few of them. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/youtube-qa/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning fo...
2020-09-2800 minThe InforiumAnti-Unhappiness (Ep. 3)We've probably all been told to appreciate the positives in life, but a constant barrage of stressors isn't going to help. Let's remove some negatives. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/anti-unhappiness/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it st...
2020-09-1400 minThe InforiumBuying a Home: The Basics (Ep. 2)We talk about Thomas' journeys into researching, preparing for, and working to buy a house. Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/buying-a-home-the-basics/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Co...
2020-08-2400 min
The InforiumGoal Webs (Ep. 1)In this, the first episode of The Inforium, we talk about goal webs and shaping your life after graduating.Full show notes: https://theinforium.com/goal-webs/This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek.Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% of...
2020-08-1100 minThe InforiumThe End: Reflections on the CIG Podcast (And What Comes Next) (Ep. 300)The time has come to say goodbye to the CIG Podcast and hello to The Inforium. We reflect on what we've learned from 300 episodes of podcasting. Full show notes: https://collegeinfogeek.com/the-end/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, an...
2020-07-2700 minThe InforiumPure Q&A (Ep. 299)We answer a handful of listener questions, but this time, they aren't limited to productivity. Full show notes: https://collegeinfogeek.com/pure-qa/ This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain na...
2020-07-1400 minThe Inforium18 Reasons We Are Fools, According to Our Girlfriends (Ep. 298)As we approach the end of this podcast and the beginning of our new one, we decided to take an episode to humanize ourselves. Even fools can be productive.Full show notes: https://collegeinfogeek.com/reasons-we-are-fools/This week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at https://www.skillshare.com/geek.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in...
2020-06-2900 min
The Inforium6 of the Biggest Lessons We Learned in College (Ep. 297)We talk about some of the longest lasting lessons we took from college to honor the title of this show one last time before we relaunch with a new one.Full show notesThis week’s episode is sponsored by:Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek.Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if y...
2020-06-1500 min
The InforiumHyperfocus (Ep. 296)We talk about Chris Bailey's book, Hyperfocus.Full show notesThis week’s episode is sponsored by: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:Hyperfocus, by Chris BaileyThe Best Thing You Can Do For Your Productivity (Ep. 59)The Productivity Project (Ep. 155)Thomas' notes on HyperfocusHit Makers, by Derek Thompson5 Skills and How We Learn Them (Ep. 294)A Mind for Numbers, by Barbara OakleyRange, by David EpsteinHeadspace (iOS | Android)Wendover Productions' The Five Rules of Risk videoFreedomBe FocusedTide (iO...
2020-06-0100 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Writing Fiction, Binging TV Shows, and Self-Help Books (Ep. 295)We talk about writing for longer, binging TV shows, self-help books, our consumption-to-production ratios, and starting your career on the right foot.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) 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...
2020-05-1800 min
The Inforium5 Skills and How We Learn Them (Ep. 294)We've been getting questions about some of the things we're known to do, so we're talking about five of them: skating, videos, piano, guitar, and pixel art.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. You can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) 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...
2020-05-0600 min
The InforiumHow to Help Your Community When You're Stuck at Home (Ep. 293)Difficult times often double as chances to do good. We talk about what we can do for our communities while stuck sheltering at home.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 1,000 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek.
Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at...
2020-04-2000 min
The InforiumTom and Martin Discuss Working From Home (Ep. 291)We talk about what it's like and what it takes to get things done remotely, even with all the distractions that might come with being at home.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek.
Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start le...
2020-03-2300 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Interruptions, Social Media Bios, and Reading Positions (Ep. 290)In this 5 questions episode, we talk about interruptions, blogging, social media bios, reading positions, and what to do when hobbies feel hard.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek.
Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.or...
2020-03-0900 min
The InforiumHow to Live a Less Lonely Life (Ep. 289)It seems like we spend less and less time with friends and loved ones as we grow older. We look for ways to fight this trend and become a social outlier.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek.
Dashlane can help make your online experience sa...
2020-02-1900 min
The InforiumUltralearning (Ep. 288)We talk about Scott Young's book, Ultralearning, and how you can learn and build skills far more quickly than the average syllabus might imply.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek.
Dashlane can help make your online experience safer and more convenient with password management, VP...
2020-02-1000 min
The InforiumHow to Change Careers (Ep. 287)We talk about how to shift over to a new career, along with the shifts we've made in our own work.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. If you're one of the first 500 to use this link, you can also get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at Skillshare.com/geek.
Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/Co...
2020-01-2700 min
The InforiumHow to Practice Self-Awareness (Ep. 286)We talk about the benefits of self-awareness, along with some ideas to try to notice and understand yourself better.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of 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' new Habit-Building class!) 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...
2020-01-1600 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Motivation, Delegation, and Learning How to Relax (Ep. 284)In this 5 questions episode, we talk about keeping motivation, working with a significant other, giving feedback, delegating, and learning to relax.
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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.
Skillshare: With thousands of 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...
2019-12-2300 min
The InforiumWhere Do You See Yourself in 5 Years? (Ep. 283)Planning the next week is hard enough, never mind the next 5 years. But, it turns out that having some basic ideas is useful for more than just interviews.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Skillshare: With thousands of 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 fi...
2019-12-0900 min
The InforiumDigital Minimalism: How to Disconnect (Ep. 282)We talk about Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and how we can have a healthier relationship with technology.
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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 sub...
2019-11-2500 min
The InforiumHow to Stand Out from the Competition (Ep. 279)In the internet age, we're competing against more and more people for the opportunities we want most. Standing out is both difficult and essential.
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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 l...
2019-10-2800 min
The InforiumImposter Syndrome (Ep. 278)We talk about our experiences with and thoughts on imposter syndrome.
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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.
Skillshare: With thousands of 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.
Things mentioned in this episode:
How to Hack Your Memory with the "Major System"
Andrew Huang on You...
2019-10-2100 min
The InforiumWhen to Invest in New Gear (Ep. 276)Sometimes a shiny new toy is the next step in your skill growth, but it's usually just a fun distraction. We talk about how to tell the difference.
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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...
2019-10-0100 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Keeping Track of Bills, Coasting, and Moving to a New City (Ep. 275)In this 5 questions episode, we talk about bills, self-improvement, branding, investing, and what it's like to move to a new city.
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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...
2019-09-1600 min
The InforiumHow to Make Money Selling Art at Comic Conventions (Ep. 274)[SEO Summary]
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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...
2019-09-0200 min
The InforiumThe Case Against Following Your Passion (Ep. 273)Everywhere you look, the world is telling you to follow your passion. But does it need to be your job?
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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.
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2019-08-1900 min
The InforiumLet's Talk About Minimalism (Ep. 272)Minimalism is all the rage these days. Is it just another fad, or is it worth checking out?
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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.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare
The Best...
2019-08-0500 min
The Inforium10 Things We Regret NOT Doing in College (Ep. 271)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.
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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.
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2019-07-2900 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Mental Toughness, Quitting a Job, and Trying to Disconnect (Ep. 270)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.
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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.
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2019-07-2200 min
The InforiumOur Winding Career Paths (Ep. 268)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.
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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 fi...
2019-06-2400 min
The InforiumWhen Good Advice Goes Bad (Ep. 267)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.
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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.
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2019-06-1000 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Simplifying Meals, Saving Your GPA, and Embracing Silence (Ep. 266)In this week's 5 questions episode, we're talking about habits, cooking, coffee, grades, and the sometimes unsettling sound of silence.
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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...
2019-06-0300 min
The InforiumProductivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265)Productivity often means needing to do something repetitive or boring. Luckily, video game designers are brilliant at making repetitive things seem fun.
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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.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Habitica (iOS | Android)
Fitocracy (iOS | Android)
Paul Davids on YouTube
This Thing is Neat's Minit and Puzzle Hygiene article
Brandon Wu's Unity Game Dev course on Sk...
2019-05-2700 min
The InforiumEasy Ways to Be Eco-Friendly (Ep. 262)Looking to save the earth, but don't have a lot of time or money to dedicate to the cause? You're in luck! Here are some easy ways to be more eco-friendly.
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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...
2019-05-0600 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Building Strengths, Standing Out, and Liking Reading (Ep. 261)In this 5 questions episode, we talk about standing out, learning to like to read, and whether you should focus on building your strengths or weaknesses.
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2019-04-2900 min
The InforiumHow to Improve Your Travel Experience (Ep. 260)Travel can break up the monotony of your routines and inspire you to see things from a different angle. Here are a few ways to make it less overwhelming.
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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 fi...
2019-04-2200 min
The InforiumThe CIG Story: From Dorm Room Project to Full-Time Business (Ep. 258)Gather 'round, folks, it's time for a story. Here's how College Info Geek went from a side project in college to the full-time job it is today.
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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.
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Th...
2019-04-0800 min
The InforiumHow to Learn to Play an Instrument (Ep. 256)If you've ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, this might be your year. We talk about our experiences with the musical arts.
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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.
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2019-03-2500 min
The InforiumThomas' Evernote Reorganization Project (Ep. 252)After some effort spent reorganizing his digital information system, Thomas finally updates his Evernote setup to keep things manageable.
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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.
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2019-02-2500 min
The InforiumThe Search for the Ultimate Note-Taking App (Ep. 250)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?
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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
Ev...
2019-02-1100 min
The InforiumWhat Quitting Video Games for a Month Did to My Brain (Ep. 249)Lifelong gamer and Nintendo fanboy Martin started this year with the unthinkable: an entire month without video games. We talk about what he learned.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
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Things mentioned in this episode...
2019-02-0400 min
The InforiumBuying vs. Renting a Home: What's the Smartest Choice? (Ep. 248)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?
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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 fi...
2019-01-2800 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Lectures, Audiobooks, and Remembering What You Read (Ep. 246)In this 5 questions episode, we talk about recording lectures, getting the most from audiobooks, remembering what you read, and more.
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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...
2019-01-1400 min
The InforiumHow to Turn Your New Year's Resolutions into New Year's Results (Ep. 245)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.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
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2019-01-0700 min
The InforiumMartin and Thomas' 2018 Year in Review (Ep. 244)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.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
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Skillshare: with over 20,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get star...
2018-12-3100 min
The InforiumThomas' Ninja Warrior Training Routine (Ep. 241)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.
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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.
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Things m...
2018-12-1000 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Grades, Credit Cards, and Working While Exhausted (Ep. 230)In this 5 questions episode, we talk about our grades, credit cards, being present-minded, working for free, and working while exhausted.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
College Info Geek Merch
3 Things Martin Learned Almost Dying on a Mountain Bike (Ep. 229)
A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168)
How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep...
2018-09-2400 min
The Inforium3 Things Martin Learned Almost Dying on a Mountain Bike (Ep. 229)Sometimes we need something unexpected to come and shake up our perspective. We talk about a few life lessons after a close call on a mountain bike.
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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.
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2018-09-1700 min
The InforiumThomas' Top 10 Favorite Podcasts (Ep. 228)As it turns out, we're not the only podcast out there. Here are ten of Thomas' favorites.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
The 42 Best Educational Podcasts in 2018
Listen Money Matters
Pocket Casts (iOS | Android)
Cortex
The Pen Addict
Smart Passive Income
The Side Hustle Show
Hello Internet
Numberphile on YouTube
Periodic Videos on YouTube
The Tim Ferriss Show
The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss
Hardcore History
50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
The GaryVee Audio Experience
CaseyNeistat on YouTube
99% Invisible
McMansion Hell
Money Lab
The Podcast History of our World
The History of Rome
Want more cool...
2018-09-1000 min
The InforiumHow to Grow Your Social Media Following (Ep. 224)Social media doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. In this episode, we're talking about how to grow your following so you can make the most of it.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Hover: 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.
Todoist: If you're a student or educator, you can get Todoist's awesome Premium features - like project templates and automated reminders - for 50% off at https://todoist.com/education.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Co...
2018-08-1300 min
The Inforium5 Questions: New Semester Prep, Self-Esteem, and What We're Bad At (Ep. 223)In this five questions episode, we talk about getting ready for college, starting your own business, building your self-esteem, and more.
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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.
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.
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Thomas on Instagram
Thomas o...
2018-08-0600 min
The InforiumHow to Make Your Life Seem Longer (Ep. 217)Time flies when you're having fun. Also when you're not. We talk about how to slow things down and fit more life into the one you have.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
Mack Weldon: High-quality clothing basics for guys, featuring premium materials and smart design. Get 20% off your first order when you use the promo code ‘CIG’ at checkout.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Tom on Instagram
Tom on Twitter
Martin on Instagram
Martin on Twitter
BBC - Why does walking through doorways make us forget?
Tom's Impossible List
Why You Shouldn't Tell People About Your G...
2018-06-2500 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Social Media, Pets, and How to Choose a Foreign Language (Ep. 211)In this five questions episode, we talk about healthy social media use, balancing pets with a busy life, explaining an unimpressive resume, book formats, and how to choose a foreign language.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by:
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:
The College Info Geek Podcast on Facebook
Tom on Instagram
Tom on Twitter
Martin on Instagram
Martin on Twitter
The Colle...
2018-05-1400 min
The InforiumHow to Write a Great Resume and Cover Letter (Ep. 209)As the school year comes to a close, job season is upon us. We talk about ways to make sure your resume and cover letter are up to par before taking the plunge.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Tom on Instagram
Martin on Instagram
Learning to Learn video with Neil deGrasse Tyson
How to Write a Resume
7 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid
How to Write a Cover Letter
Tom’s Resume
Powlyglot
MindSnacks
BuiltWith
StackShare
Resume Tips From a Hiring Director Who Read 10,000 Resumes (Ep. 40)
Slack
McKinsey
Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of...
2018-04-3000 min
The InforiumWeapons of Influence #5: Authority (Ep. 197)We dive back into Robert Cialdini's "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion," to talk a bit about why it's so easy to follow the leader, even when you know you shouldn't.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
How To Subscribe To The Podcast
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini
Robert Cialdini
Weapons of Influence #1: Reciprocation (Ep. 186)
Weapons of Influence #2: Commitment and Consistency (Ep. 189)
Weapons of Influence #3: Social Proof (Ep. 193)
Weapons of Influence #4: Liking (Ep. 195)
Elgato Green Screen
Elgato Game Capture HD60
Elgato Stream Deck
AutoHotkey
Spotify (iOS | Android)
Podcast Addict (Android)
Pocket Casts (iOS | Android)
Milgram experiment
Bruce...
2018-02-0500 min
The InforiumHow to Automate Your Life (Ep. 194)When it comes to removing regular tasks from your life, you have four choices: Do, Delegate, Delete, or Automate. We talk a bit about that last one, including things we've automated in our own lives and how to find automation candidates in yours.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Does Drinking Coffee Dehydrate You?
TP-Link Smart Plug
Philips Hue White Smart Bulb Starter Kit
Etekcity Wireless Remote Light Switch
Evernote (iOS | Android)
Mise en place
Asana (iOS | Android)
Todoist (iOS | Android)
Sikuli Script
Lazy Innovation Chronicles: How I Got Paid to Watch Netflix
xkcd - Is It Worth...
2018-01-1500 min
The InforiumMartin and Thomas' 2017 Year in Review (Ep. 191)Happy New Year, almost! We break from our normal list of topics to talk about what we've been up to in 2017 and how this year has helped us grow.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
How to Set Goals You’ll ACTUALLY Stick To
Real Men Real Style YouTube channel
AlphaM YouTube channel
How to Study Effectively with Flash Cards
8 Better Ways to Make and Study Flash Cards
John Green
The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green
Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green
Crash Course YouTube channel
John Green's What OCD Is Like video
CaseyNeistat Yo...
2017-12-2500 min
The InforiumDo You Even Meditate? (Ep. 188)You've probably heard about meditation, but does it really work? We talk about why simply sitting and breathing might change your life for the better.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius
Kaihōgyō
Zafu Meditation Cushion
Bamboo Meditation Kneeling Bench
Zabuton Meditation Cushions
Thai Fisherman Pants
Alan Watts
The Tao of Pooh, by Benjamin Hoff
The 4-Hour Workweek, by Timothy Ferriss
How to Study Effectively with Flash Cards
8 Better Ways to Make and Study Flash Cards
Real Engineering
Brain.fm
Headspace (iOS | Android)
Asian Efficiency - My Brain's Stronger Than Your Brain
Loving-kindness Meditation
Vi...
2017-12-0400 min
The InforiumHow to Not Get Hacked: 9 Tips for Securing Your Digital Life (Ep. 187)The internet can be a dangerous place, but it doesn't have to be. We talk about how to mitigate risk and stay safe in the digital age.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
How To Not Be Dumb On The Internet (Ep. 3)
Dyson sphere
Freeman Dyson
Quantum cryptography
Brute-force attack
ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange
Random ize - How Long to Hack my Password
Dictionary attack
1Password
LastPass
KeePass
Multi-factor authentication
Universal 2nd Factor
Two Factor Auth
How-To Geek - What's the Best Antivirus for Windows 10?
Malwarebytes
NetworkWorld - How Adblock Plus could work as...
2017-11-2700 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Video Games, Language Learning, and Thinking Out Loud (Ep. 184)In this 5 questions episode, we talk about video games, language learning, Anki, thinking out loud, and what to do when you don't like your major.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
The College Info Geek Community
Thomas and Martin on Twitter
College Info Geek on Twitter
The Code Book, by Simon Singh
Martin on Goodreads
RecUp (iOS)
Dropbox
Anki (iOS | Android)
How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition
The Most Powerful Way to Remember What You Study
Dear Hank & John podcast
So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport
Cal Newport
College Info...
2017-11-0600 min
The InforiumSocial Skills: How to Be Confident in Social Situations (Ep. 181)Few skills have as much of an effect on your happiness as social skills. We talk a bit about how to build confidence and connect with other humans.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Cortex podcast
My Personality Test Results...
16Personalities Test
Johnny Depp
Avril Lavigne
Listen Money Matters
Halo effect
Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman
Elon Musk
Mark Zuckerberg
Messy Room, Messy Mind
How to Be More Confident Than Anyone You Know: 5 Effective Tips
How to Be More Confident: 5 Strategies that Worked for Me
How Twitter Helped Me Take Myself Seriously
Martin on Twitter
Collegetopia...
2017-10-1600 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Rewards, Alarm Clocks and Social Media (Ep. 179)Here we go once again with the email. In this 5 questions episode, we talk about social media, the overjustification effect, and alarms.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
5 Questions: Early Networking, Cold Showers, and Morning Routines (Ep. 173)
The College Info Geek Community
Cal Newport
Deep Work, by Cal Newport
Thomas and Martin on LinkedIn
Evernote
Facebook
News Feed Eradicator for Facebook (Chrome)
Tom's Focus app
College Info Geek on Facebook
Powlyglot
Primitive Technology on YouTube
College Info Geek on LinkedIn
CPG Grey on YouTube
CGP Grey's website
CGP Grey's Royal Family video
Overjustification Effect
Beeminder (iOS | Android)
Couch...
2017-10-0200 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Early Networking, Cold Showers, and Morning Routines (Ep. 173)You've got questions, and we've got answers: in this 5 questions episode, we talk about early networking, cold showers, morning routines, and more.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
The College Info Geek Community
Thomas and Martin on Twitter
Thomas and Martin on Goodreads
Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171)
Wizarding World Book Club
The Science Behind How Fast Humans Can Read
3 Speed Reading Techniques Examined: Do They Actually Work?
5 Ways You Can ACTUALLY Increase Your Reading Speed
WaniKani
Kindle Fire 7
Kindle Fire 7 case
Evernote
Kindle Paperwhite
Lapsang souchong tea
Imposter syndrome
Codecademy
TechRepublic
Overclock
Moo
...
2017-08-2100 min
The InforiumEssentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171)When the internet makes us painfully aware of every opportunity we have, it's easy to be overwhelmed. We talk about how to do less, but better.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Essentialism, by Greg McKeown
What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140)
How to Boost Your Happiness and Hirability with Extracurriculars (Ep. 170)
James Clear - Avoid the Second Mistake
Martin's tablet (Kindle Fire 7)
CGP Grey
American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road
Thomas on Goodreads
Martin on Goodreads
Thomas on Instagram
Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of g...
2017-08-0900 min
The InforiumOur Favorite Fiction and Why We Read It (Ep. 169)We talk a lot about nonfiction, but is that all we read? We go over why fiction's worth taking seriously, along with a few of our favorite books.
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Tom's Books:
American Gods, by Neil Gaiman
The Diamond Age, by Neal Stephenson
Logicomix, by Apostolos Doxiadis
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams
Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, by Eliezer Yudkowsky
Martin's Books:
The Sirens of Titan, by Kurt Vonnegut
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, by David Mitchell
The Buried Giant, by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Slow Regard...
2017-07-2400 min
The InforiumHow to Balance Work and School (Ep. 165)In this episode, we talk about the delicate art of balancing your classwork with a job.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
How to Start Freelancing and Land Your First Client (Ep. 164)
AutoHotkey
What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140)
The Productivity Project (Ep. 155)
Thomas Frank on Twitter
Martin Boehme on Twitter
Finding a Part-Time Job in College (Ep. 67)
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...
2017-06-2600 min
The InforiumHow to Make the Most of Your Language Class (Ep. 162)In this episode, we talk about a few ways to get better results from your foreign language class.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
The War of Art (Ep. 161)
Relay FM
Download Podcast
Anki
How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition
Memrise
Relato de un náufrago (The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor) by Gabriel García Márquez
MindSnacks
Duolingo
A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish, by Mark Davies
Vsauce - The Zipf Mystery
Books by Neal Stephenson
Neuromancer, by William Gibson
Forvo
Dictionary.com
The College Info Geek Community on Reddit
Thomas and Mar...
2017-06-0500 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Lazy Days, Networking Events, and Productive Group Work (Ep. 160)In this 5 questions episode, we talk about networking events, collaborative work, meditation, audiobooks, and morning routines.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
iTalki
How to Create a Morning Routine (and Stick to It Long-Term)
Audible
Deep Work, by Cal Newport
Thai fisherman pants, zafu, folding meditation bench
How To Strengthen Your Mind (Ep. 31)
James Clear - Avoid the Second Mistake
Thomas on Twitter
Martin 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...
2017-05-2200 min
The InforiumHow to Promote Yourself Without Bragging (Ep. 148)In this episode, we talk about competing with friends, promoting yourself without bragging, and becoming a better speaker.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Mark Manson's book
Charisma on Command video
StyleCon
5 Questions: Unambitious Friends, Money Saving Strategies, & the Pomodoro Technique (Ep. 122)
Real Men Real Style
I Am Alpha M
The College Info Geek Community on Reddit
I Want to Fly With Hippos
Episode where we talk about love letter sites
Business Professionals of America
Toastmasters
Ignite
Thomas Frank - Fascination: The Thing That Gets Audiences Hooked And Witches Burned - Ignite Ames
Thomas Frank - My Trip...
2017-02-2700 min
The Inforium5 Questions on Starting Your Own Business (Ep. 144)In this episode, we answer 5 questions on starting your own business.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business, by Josh Kaufman
Side Hustle Nation
207: How to Use Video and YouTube to Grow Your Business, with Thomas Frank
Fizzle
Lynda.com
Udemy
What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114)
Buffer
Tom's original interview with Leo Widrich
From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2)
Startup Weekend
Listen Money Matters
Jedi Councils – No Star Wars Spoilers, I Promise (Ep. 89)
The Happiness Equation, by Neil Pasricha
The Happiness Equation (Ep...
2017-01-3000 min
The InforiumInbox Zero (Ep. 135)In this episode, we talk about fighting the robot within, managing email, and how we plan out our days.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
27 Lamest Superheros and Villains
College Info Geek Community on Reddit
Thomas on Twitter
Martin on Twitter
Meetup
The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey
5 Lessons I Learned from "The Productivity Project" by Chris Bailey
What Happened When I Moved My Company to a 5-hour Workday
Essentialism, by Greg Mckeown
Inbox Zero on 43 Folders
How Captain America Helped Me Go From 97 Unanswered Emails To Inbox Zero
unroll.me
Want more cool stuff? You can find...
2016-11-2800 min
The InforiumHow to Build a YouTube Channel (Ep. 134)In this episode, we talk about how to start your own YouTube channel.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133
How to Produce High Quality Videos for Under $1,000
Fizzle
Lynda.com
Thomas Frank - Video Production Shortcuts - How to Make Great Videos in Less Time (from FinCon)
How To Actually Stop Wasting Time On The Internet
Cold Turkey Writer: An App that Forces You to Write by Blocking All Distractions
Sony NEX-5N
Sony Alpha a6000
Bokeh
Wistia
Wistia DIY Lighting
A 4-Step Process For Making Every Day Productive
Caddicarus on...
2016-11-2100 min
The InforiumHow to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129)Author Tam Pham talks about what it takes to get the internship you've always wanted.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
97 Actions You Should Take to Become THE Person Companies Want to Hire
How to Network, by Tam Pham
How to Land Your Dream Internship, by Tam Pham
Confessions of a Recruiting Director, by Brad Karsh
TamPham.co
Tam Pham on Twitter
Resources and Tools for Students
Tam's podcast episode spiritually featuring Thomas
Tam's podcast episode aurally featuring Thomas
Outside of the Classroom Podcast
Mixergy
Lynda.com
Monster
CareerBuilder
Email Hunter (now just Hunter)
Clearbit
CRM (Customer Relationship...
2016-10-1700 min
The InforiumSo You Want to Start Your Own Blog (Ep. 125)In this episode, we talk about the benefits, challenges, and logistics of starting your own blog.
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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 Or...
2016-09-2000 min
The Inforium5 Questions: Unambitious Friends, Money Saving Strategies, & the Pomodoro Technique (Ep. 122)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.
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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 Sa...
2016-08-3000 min
The InforiumHow to Learn to Code (Ep. 106)If you want to become a programmer or developer, or just learn how to code, this episode will get you started and point you to lots of learning resources.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Codecademy
Code Combat
Treehouse
Lynda
Codecourse
CodingBat
Sublime Text
Brackets
Atom
Vim
Emacs
JS Beautifier
JS Fiddle
CodePen
Github
Stack Exchange
Dream in Code
Martin's Twitter
Martin's cool Linux desktop
Descent
GeoCities
Zao (my old website is dead and gone)
CIG v3.5
The ultimate guide to building a personal website
How to develop new skills quickly
AMpanic
WordPress
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor
...
2016-05-0200 min
The Inforium5 Reader Questions! Making Friends, Budgeting, And Group Projects (Ep. 42)It's reader question time. On this episode, we'll tackle how to budget in college, dealing with group projects, memorization techniques, how to start a blog, and more.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Martin, Anna, and me on Twitter
Martin's blog
Anna's Website
Meetup
Anki
Trello (and Martin's review of it)
Slack
Mint
Listen, Money Matters
StudentRate
39 Ways to Cut the Cost of College
My guide on creating a blog
The essential components of a personal website
Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.
You can also...
2014-12-1500 min
The Inforium5 Reader Questions! GPA Advice, Useless Classes, And Hobby Time (Ep. 25)Martin and I tackle 5 reader questions, including how to build a work-life balance, make time for hobbies, deal with useless classes, and gain experience when you don't have an internship. I get my ass handed to me in Mario Kart.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Powlyglot - Martin's awesome language-learning blog
The Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Cheapest Textbooks
The Motivation Hacker - Nick Winter's excellent book on achieving everything
Habit RPG - gain experience, fight bosses, and win loot by practicing habits and getting things done!
Fluent in 3 Months - check out some lessons I learned fro...
2014-07-0500 min