The Inforium

In this episode, we talk about keeping up with people as an introvert, how much you need to know to start a blog, and what types of music we use to focus. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Podcast on YouTube The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Trello board friend system Momentum Riskology Airtable How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Making Friends And Connections As An Introvert (Ep. 47) The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Can Music Be Designed to Enhance Your Brain’s Performance? Brain.fm A Brain Hack (of sorts) for Exams and Tests - College Info Geek Simplicity Beats Nuance: Why the Wrong Answer Can Often Beat the Correct One Red in Tooth & Claw, by BATS The Ultimate Study Music Playlist Superior Focus 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. 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 Mar 201739min

In this episode, we talk about competing with friends, promoting yourself without bragging, and becoming a better speaker. Full show notes 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 To Japan - Ignite Ames 2013 Listen Money Matters 9 Tips for Becoming a Great Public Speaker How to Be More Confident: 5 Strategies that Worked for Me Tom's video from speech class - In Defense of Remote Work Tom speaking professionally - Luther College Keynote Speech How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133) 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. 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 Feb 201739min

In this episode, we talk about unpaid internships, what to do if you can't afford to take one, and thank you letters. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Listen Money Matters The College Info Geek Community StyleCon NerdFitness Tom's How to Adult Video on Breaking Bad Habits Tim Ferris: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans The Tim Ferriss Show The Best Way to Get a Job: The TAG Method - Charlie Hoehn Is an Unpaid Internship Worth It? Episode where we talk about love letter sites Episode where we talk about scheduling Here's 5 things you should know about unpaid internships! 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. 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 Feb 201736min

In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for a phone interview, when to start thinking about jobs, and how to know if you've been productive. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Business Professionals of America Confessions of a Recruiting Director, by Brad Karsh How to Land Your Dream Internship, by Tam Pham How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Cortex - #44: Existential Time Tracking Toggl 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. 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 Feb 201729min

In this episode, we talk about where to live after graduation, how many classes to take in a day, and how to earn a few more stripes for your resume. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Fluent in 3 Months What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Aline Lerner's blog post that mentions side projects 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. 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 Feb 201734min

In this episode, we answer 5 questions on starting your own business. Full show notes 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. 117) The Equal-Odds Rule: Massive Effort, Occasional Success How to Learn to Code (Ep. 106) How to Learn a New Skill Quickly: A 4-Step Process 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. 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.

30 Jan 201739min

In this episode, we talk about using Twitter professionally, paying attention to lectures, and managing online accounts. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community January topic request thread How Twitter Helped Me Take Myself Seriously What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) CGP Grey video with Tom's Total Annihilation footage Tom's skill development video on How to Adult 10 Minute Mail How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking 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. 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.

23 Jan 201736min

In this episode, we talk about emailing professors, asking for letters of recommendation, and keeping track of what you study. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Wunderlist How to Create a Study Space in Your Room What We Learned from Reading "Deep Work" (Ep. 140) Asana LinkedIn Martin's love letter site for Flying Hippo 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. 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.

16 Jan 201741min