How To Level Up Your Life With Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness (Ep. 14)

Ever wondered how so many influencers these days seem to be earning a living off little more than a social media following and some content? Wonder no more. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Also, for the rest of this July, if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can also get 3 months of Audible for just $4.95 per month. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare College Info Geek Merch Weapons of Influence #1: Reciprocation (Ep. 186) Charisma on Command on YouTube SocialBlade Real Men Real Style on YouTube How Netflix Maintains a Low Churn Rate Gentleman's Gazette on YouTube The Shallows, by Nicholas G. Carr What the Internet Does to Your Brain The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, by Catherynne M. Valente How to Learn a New Skill Quickly: A 4-Step Process Swim University on YouTube Gary Vaynerchuk TierZoo on YouTube Listen Money Matters Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:04:55 - Ads, having influence and keeping people hooked 0:27:09 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:30:50 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:32:43 - How we make money without selling almost any products 0:39:00 - Sponsors and not advertising things we don't believe in 0:43:01 - Multi-level marketing 0:52:29 - Using the funneling concept to land a job 1:00:25 - Succeeding on YouTube and filling a certain niche 1:11:26 - How you can start making money on the Internet 1:18:43 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Heinä 20191h 20min

Careers can look like they might be a straight line from start to finish, but it's not always that simple. We talk about the experiences that led us here. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: The Hacksmith on YouTube Jujimufu on YouTube alpha m. on YouTube Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Rachel Andrew's CSS Essentials course on Skillshare HackCollege Powlyglot The Path to College, Pt. 1: Getting Accepted (Ep. 109) The Path to College, Pt. 2: Paying for It (Ep. 110) The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready (Ep. 111) Fizzle The Smart Passive Income Podcast Fluent in 3 months Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:01:20 - Announcement: The podcast will become bi-weekly 0:18:02 - How we would describe our careers 0:21:59 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:24:19 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:26:49 - Thomas' career path 0:36:03 - Martin's career path 0:48:55 - Building College Info Geek and making it a full-time business 1:03:58 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Kesä 20191h 6min

Productivity advice is cool and all, but sometimes you can take it too far. We talk about some times when seemingly good advice has backfired. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to Hover.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: 3 Common Pieces of Life Advice that Do More Harm Than Good The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Simon Sinek's Presentation Essentials course on Skillshare Simon Sinek's Start with why Ted Talk Freedom (iOS | Android) Black Edge, by Sheelah Kolhatkar Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:07:41 - Keep pushing towards something relentlessly 0:12:48 - Always being positive 0:17:02 - Focusing on just one thing 0:24:47 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:26:40 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:28:43 - Sacrificing rest for work 0:34:46 - Being more goal-oriented and productive 0:47:08 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Kesä 201950min

In this week's 5 questions episode, we're talking about habits, cooking, coffee, grades, and the sometimes unsettling sound of silence. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Building the Perfect Day (Ep. 264) Productivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265) Fitocracy (iOS | Android) Habitica (iOS | Android) What I Learned From Almost Dying On The Side Of The Road How I Cut My Average Meal Cost to $3.57 by Meal Prepping The Shallows, by Nicholas G. Carr WheezyWaiter's We Quit Sugar For A Month video on YouTube Eating Cheaply, Healthily, and Quickly (Ep. 103) Adam Neely on YouTube Thomas' Sunday Study playlist on Spotify Thomas' Work Vibes playlist on Spotify Thomas' Workout playlist on Spotify Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:06:41 - Committing to small habits that bring you huge rewards 0:16:24 - Making cooking healthy food easier 0:25:51 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:51 - Being too dependent on white noise to focus or fall asleep 0:35:08 - Extending the high energy state you get from drinking coffee 0:47:21 - Raising your GPA and cultivating relationships 0:53:26 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Kesä 201959min

Productivity often means needing to do something repetitive or boring. Luckily, video game designers are brilliant at making repetitive things seem fun. 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. 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 Skillshare Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Habify (iOS) Coach.me Strava (iOS | Android) Notion (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: 0:08:39 - Visible progress and feedback loops 0:15:31 - Accomplishment and progression through small wins 0:21:38 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:24:15 - Staying motivated by introducing novelty 0:29:41 - Story and living vicariously 0:33:18 - Competition and cooperation 0:37:58 - Self-expression and customization 0:42:48 - Discovery and exploration 0:47:39 - Reducing the effort of getting into the flow state 0:55:25 - 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.

27 Touko 201959min

It's easy to end the day feeling a bit rushed...like something wasn't quite right. But the first step to having the perfect day is to figure out what it is. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. 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: How to Capture Inspiration When It Strikes (Ep. 259) Black Edge, by Sheelah Kolhatkar Deep Work, by Cal Newport Buffer (iOS | Android) Coach.me 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: 0:02:51 - Our perfect morning routines 0:16:01 - Lunch, afternoons and maintenance work 0:23:10 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:25:00 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:27:15 - Lunch, afternoons and maintenance work (continued) 0:32:38 - Working, music and going to bed on time 0:37:41 - Getting to the perfect day 0:50:14 - 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.

20 Touko 201959min

Technology has brought us all closer together than ever before, but something feels off. Are we lonelier than previous generations? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Never Have Friends and Be Alone Forever (Ep. 243) How to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240) Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou If This Isn't Nice What Is?, by Kurt Vonnegut Real Men Real Style on YouTube The Singularity CGP Grey on YouTube Kurzgesagt on YouTube TierZoo on YouTube 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: 0:05:13 - Forming deeper and more meaningful friendships 0:14:00 - Escaping to the online world and people who don't share your interests 0:23:26 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:27:51 - Connecting with other people 0:29:53 - Feeling like you're making a valuable and direct contribution 0:46:20 - How lack of discomfort has made us more timid 0:56:57 - 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.

13 Touko 20191h 5min

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. 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: 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy Mr. Money Mustache Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Delta Michelangelo Canaletto Two Four Bike Gravity Stand Life Without Plastic Starbucked, by Taylor Clark Time - Washing Hands In Cold Water Works As Well As Hot Against Germs BoneHurtingJuice subreddit Hardcore History Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:00:20 - The dangers of being militant about eco-friendliness 0:11:26 - Reutilizing materials and making things convenient 0:18:30 - Finding alternatives to driving a car 0:22:22 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:23:47 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:25:06 - Finding alternatives to driving a car (continued) 0:30:05 - Planning better trips 0:32:33 - Buying and shipping fewer things 0:38:18 - Composting and not wasting food, while also not stuffing yourself 0:46:14 - Investing in things that are meant to last 0:49:22 - Saving water and planting trees 0:53:57 - Buying in bulk and cleaning out trash 0:58:57 - 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.

6 Touko 20191h 1min