How I Built A Successful Blog And Made It My Job (Ep. 11)

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. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. 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 Todoist.com/education. Things mentioned in this episode: How Much Owning a Home Will ACTUALLY Cost You (Ep. 225) Seth's Bike Hacks on YouTube The Hedonic Treadmill (Ep. 226) Thomas' Top 10 Favorite Podcasts (Ep. 228) What I Learned From Almost Dying On The Side Of The Road 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: 0:00:00 - What happened to Martin? 0:22:56 - Facing your fears head-on 0:30:11 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:32:36 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks) 0:34:23 - Relying on positive motivators rather than negative ones 0:37:47 - Taking breaks from being disciplined 0:41:55 - Closing thoughts on Martin's experience and bike safety tips 0:55:45 - 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.

17 Sep 201858min

As it turns out, we're not the only podcast out there. Here are ten of Thomas' favorites. Full show notes 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 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: 0:02:48 - Listen Money Matters 0:06:17 - Cortex 0:09:30 - Hello Internet 0:11:03 - The Tim Ferriss Show 0:15:00 - Hardcore History 0:19:19 - 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy 0:21:59 - The GaryVee Audio Experience 0:24:33 - 99% Invisible 0:28:08 - Money Lab 0:29:27 - The Podcast History of our World 0:31:37 - The History of Rome 0:32:47 - 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 Sep 201835min

We talk about choosing which goal to work on next, building a habit when your significant other doesn't want to, dealing with math fears, and more in this five questions episode. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Chegg Study: Step-by-step solutions to textbook problems and more. Get $5 off your first month at Chegg.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Impossible List Strava (iOS | Android) How to Be a Good Significant Other (Ep. 177) 12 Rules for Life, by Jordan Peterson Quartz’s Prescribing Play to Kids article Hank Green's YouTube Success article The Procrastination Equation, by Piers Steel How to Get Better at Math The Money Lab Podcast 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: 0:05:24 - How does we decide which goals to work on next 0:22:06 - When your significant other does not have the same priorities you do 0:35:17 - Sponsor: Chegg (Saving money on textbooks) 0:37:41 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:39:19 - Thoughts on overly strict and demanding parents 0:49:16 - Dealing with negative emotions when going through a rough time 0:55:27 - Improving your mathematical skills 1:07:30 - 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 Sep 20181h 10min

Have you ever noticed that as some things in life get better or worse, your overall happiness doesn't change much? Well, you're not alone. It might just be the hedonic treadmill. Full show notes 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 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: College Info Geek Merch College Info Geek Discord Server Hedonic treadmill on Wikipedia Record for Eating the Most Wisconsin Cheese Curds Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, by Shunryu Suzuki Wait But Why's Life is a Picture article Freshly Quartz's Prescribing Play to Kids article Done (iOS) Habitica (iOS | Android) Principles: Life and Work, by Ray Dalio 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: 0:04:25 - Happiness, being grateful and living in the moment 0:23:34 - Replacing annoying activities with fulfilling ones 0:29:01 - Harmful habits that you may think are increasing your happiness 0:31:15 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:33:59 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks) 0:36:05 - Valuing the limited time you have and using some of it to have fun 0:49:11 - Taking big breaks every once in a while 0:52:30 - 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.

27 Aug 201857min

Buying a home is already a big enough decision. You don't want to be surprised the first time you see the bill. We talk about the real cost of owning a house. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you’re one of the first 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. 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: College Info Geek Discord Server College Info Geek Merch Thomas’ budget modeler Zillow A Master Class on Buying a Car - Part 1 (Ep. 69) A Master Class on Buying a Car - Part 2 (Ep. 70) How to Buy Your First House, Pt. 1: The Research Process (Ep. 205) Listen Money Matters PMI chart Credit Karma (iOS | Android) How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) Insurance.com 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: 0:04:40 - Determining the cost of a house and its monthly mortgage payments 0:25:15 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:19 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks) 0:29:49 - Dealing with PMI (private mortgage insurance) 0:38:05 - Property taxes, homeowners insurance, monthly repair costs and maintenance 0:47:39 - 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.

20 Aug 201852min

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. Full show notes 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: College Info Geek Discord Server Gary Vaynerchuk So You Want to Start Your Own Blog (Ep. 125) How to Build a YouTube Channel (Ep. 134) How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133) How to Become a Published Author (Ep. 102) How to Give a Killer Speech (Ep. 212) Martin's Nighttime Flower photo Martin's Ant photo The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland, by Catherynne M. Valente Ansel Adams on Wikipedia Ira Glass on Wikipedia This American Life podcast Study Advice From a Medical Student (Ep. 26) Weapons of Influence #1: Reciprocation (Ep. 186) Charisma on Command on YouTube Charisma on Command's The Rock video Charisma on Command's Chris Pratt video Matt Shirley on Instagram Lewis Howes on Instagram Display Purposes Anti Parallali on Instagram Taylor Swift on Instagram 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: 0:05:09 - Why grow your social media following 0:19:24 - Bad ways to grow you following 0:29:34 - Thoughts on posting daily and maintaining quality 0:35:15 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:37:48 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks) 0:39:25 - Doing behind the scenes and over the shoulder content 0:40:25 - Celebrating your wins and interacting with your audience 0:43:16 - Figuring out which hashtags to use in your posts 0:52:00 - Understanding how the social media algorithms work 0:53:48 - Asking people to follow you and what makes us not follow someone 0:59:11 - Interacting with other people and being patient 1:01:50 - 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 Aug 20181h 7min

In this five questions episode, we talk about getting ready for college, starting your own business, building your self-esteem, and 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. 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 on Instagram Thomas on Twitter Martin on Instagram Martin on Twitter Thomas on Wisecrack’s THE SQUANCH: A Rick & Morty Podcast Thomas' budget modeler Why You Aren't Successful Yet (Ep. 219) How to Set Goals You'll ACTUALLY Stick To Delivering Happiness, by Tony Hsieh Zappos Principles: Life and Work, by Ray Dalio Powlyglot Audio Technica AT2035 Microphone Complexly Scarlett 18i8 Audio Interface Listen Money Matters Shure SM7B Microphone SAARA on YouTube Audio Technica ATR2100 Microphone Charisma on Command's Chris Hemsworth video 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: 0:04:22 - Going to college in the United States 0:13:10 - Growing a business from scratch 0:25:30 - Building up your self-esteem 0:29:48 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:32:20 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:34:14 - The value of helping people in person rather than remotely 0:39:01 - Recommendations for audio recording gear 0:48:21 - What Thomas and Martin aren't that good at 0:56:04 - 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 Aug 201857min

Taking a bit of a break from the norm, here's part two of a conversation between Thomas and fellow YouTuber and podcaster Sara Dietschy. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Setapp: A new way to try and use over 120 best-in-class Mac apps for one low monthly fee. Get a 7-day free trial by signing up at https://stpp.co/cig - and if you sign up with a .edu email address, you'll unlock a 50% student discount! Things mentioned in this episode: Sara Dietschy on YouTube The Creative Exchange on YouTube The Creative Exchange on Apple Podcasts The Creative Exchange on Google Play The Creative Exchange on Spotify CaseyNeistat on YouTube Adobe Creative Residency program Becky Simpson Gary Vaynerchuk Flume Mosaic Unibox CGP Grey on YouTube Focus Squarespace Nerdwriter1 on YouTube Peter McKinnon on YouTube yungtown on YouTube John Hill on YouTube Emma Chamberlain on YouTube David Dobrik on YouTube Liza Koshy on YouTube Tim Ferriss TierZoo on YouTube Primitive Technology on YouTube Steve Carell on Wikipedia 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: 0:01:38 - Being a part of the Adobe Creative Residency program 0:14:48 - Don't strive for the bare minimum 0:17:40 - Being independent and making a career out of YouTube 0:32:29 - Sponsor: Setapp (Suite of Mac apps) 0:35:40 - Don't stress yourself by trying to do too many things 0:40:34 - Sustaining the YouTube career as a full-time job 0:49:55 - Reaching out and forming relationships 0:59:59 - Finding your creative niche 1:06:35 - 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.

30 Juli 20181h 10min