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

If we're going to be stuck walking around with our phones all day, we might as well put them to good use. Here are ten apps worth unlocking your screen for. 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. Things mentioned in this episode: Evernote (iOS | Android) Scanbot (iOS | Android) Scannable (iOS) Daily Budget (iOS) Daily Budget alternative for Android Mint (iOS | Android) Qapital (iOS | Android) Digit (iOS | Android) - Requires a monthly payment Dashlane (iOS | Android) LastPass (iOS | Android) 1Password (iOS | Android) KeePass How to Not Get Hacked: 9 Tips for Securing Your Digital Life (Ep. 187) Authy (iOS | Android) Google Authenticator (iOS | Android) Brain.fm The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor, by Gabriel García Márquez RecUp (iOS) Smart Recorder (Android) Yousician (iOS | Android) Scrivener (iOS) Martin's Ant Photo on Instagram Strava (iOS | Android) Tom’s budget modeler Habitica (iOS | Android) Greenshot ScreenFloat Just 6 Weeks (iOS | Android) FitBod (iOS) Fitocracy (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: 0:06:44 - Scanning documents with Scanbot 0:10:59 - Tracking expenses with Daily Budget 0:20:56 - Managing your passwords with Dashlane 0:29:43 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:32:13 - Focusing and relaxing with Brain.fm 0:36:27 - Recording your thoughts with RecUp 0:39:34 - Apps for doing creative work 0:42:27 - Tom's budget modeler 0:57:42 - Tracking your habits with Habitica 1:00:08 - Taking screenshots with Greenshot 1:03:44 - Working out with Just 6 Weeks 1:07:09 - 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.

23 Juli 20181h 11min

Nutrition research can be overwhelming, but that doesn't mean you can't start eating healthier today. Here are some less confusing tips to get you started. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Hover: 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: Our Exercise Habits and Fitness Goals (Ep. 216) Staci Ardison on Instagram Blue Apron Freshly Freshware Meal Prep Containers Leangains James Clear's Intermittent Fasting article Nerd Fitness's Intermittent Fasting article How to Get Into Tea (Ep. 207) Slowcooking subreddit  Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain Good Calories, Bad Calories, by Gary Taubes Great Depression Cooking 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: 0:01:12 - Cut out sugary foods and beverages as much as possible 0:18:16 - Making smoothies 0:26:41 - Preparing meals ahead of time 0:28:53 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:31:29 - Preparing meals ahead of time (continued) 0:34:00 - Trying out intermittent fasting 0:37:50 - Getting into tea 0:40:14 - Don’t aim for a perfect diet 0:47:32 - Using a slow cooker 0:50:19 - Learning to cook with basic ingredients 0:56:53 - 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.

16 Juli 20181h 1min

It's easier than ever before to feel like a failure. Anywhere you look, you can find scores of people half your age but twice as successful. What happened? 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. Things mentioned in this episode: Sara Dietschy on YouTube Learned Helplessness (Ep. 99) Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligman Collection of Short Works (inc. Harrison Bergeron), by Kurt Vonnegut Weapons of Influence #2: Commitment and Consistency (Ep. 189) Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini Steve Carell on Wikipedia Breakthrough Advertising, by Eugene M. Schwartz 16 Personalities Test Derek Sivers on Wikipedia The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) The Dip, by Seth Godin 5 Questions (Ep. 218) Music Theory 101, by Marc Schonbrun and Brian Boone 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: 0:02:24 - Success is often circumstantial and being more optimistic 0:28:26 - Try to be patient and keep striving for success 0:31:32 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:34:07 - Being more selective with your ideas and sources of information 0:39:48 - Blaming the wrong things for your lack of success and being envious of others 0:51:38 - Giving up too early and not finishing your projects 0:56:38 - Defining what success means to you and putting effort into it 1:02:40 - 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.

9 Juli 20181h 7min

In this five questions episode, we talk about video game addiction, time blocking, 14-hour work days, living off campus, and finding your purpose. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Hover: 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: Listen Money Matters Freedom How to Make Your Life Seem Longer (Ep. 217) Cal Newport's Time Blocking article Timeboxing: Elon Musk's Time Management Method Gary Vaynerchuk The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) The Dip, by Seth Godin The Naked Roommate, by Harlan Cohen Nerd Fitness The Smart Passive Income Blog Internet Archive: Wayback Machine CGP Grey on YouTube CGP Grey's Time Management video 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: 0:09:08 - Quitting a video game addiction 0:18:42 - Not being able to finish something that you planned 0:22:42 - Being very productive is not always a good thing 0:25:38 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name) 0:28:09 - Survivorship bias and looking at what successful people do 0:34:34 - Getting more work done and persevering when it gets hard 0:41:54 - Making it easier to attend classes and events 0:48:37 - Making progress on your goals 0:58:24 - 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.

2 Juli 20181h

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. Full show notes 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 Goals A Darker Shade of Magic, by V. E. Schwab The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland, by Catherynne M. Valente Tor.com How to Find Books That are Actually Worth Your Time The Story of the Human Body, by Daniel Lieberman 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: 0:03:57 - The different ways we perceive the passing of time 0:10:51 - Making your daily commute more compelling 0:15:29 - Trying to live more in the moment 0:23:10 - Sponsor: Mack Weldon (Premium men’s clothing) 0:25:07 - Setting smaller challenges instead of big, overwhelming ones 0:29:39 - Documenting your accomplishments and ways travelling can motivate you 0:45:01 - Make sure you’re not neglecting your health 0:48:58 - 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.

25 Juni 201850min

Someday we'll all have cool cyborg bodies, but until then we should probably take care of the ones we have. Here's how we've been trying to stay in shape. 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 use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Create an Exercise Routine... and Stick to It (Ep. 158) Morning Routines (Ep. 208) Evernote (iOS | Android) Notion (iOS | Android) Asana (iOS | Android) Trello (iOS | Android) Airtable (iOS | Android) How to Build Strong Habits (Ep. 214) Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) Starting Strength Kinobody Bodybuilding.com FitBod (iOS) Strava (iOS | Android) Fitocracy (iOS | Android) Habitica (iOS | Android) Yes4All Deluxe Chin Up Bar Doorway Fitness subreddit 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: 0:13:05 - Martin’s simpler workout 0:24:13 - Tom’s fitness goals 0:32:26 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:34:59 - Tom's more complex workout 0:45:18 - Aspects that complement the main workout 0:52:24 - 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.

18 Juni 201858min

Criticism feels bad, but it's also one of the best shortcuts to improvement. Here's how to appreciate good criticism and stop taking things so personally. Full show notes 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: 10 Things We'd Tell Our 18-Year-Old Selves (Ep. 213) ChoosingBeggars subreddit Hardy Fowler's Digital Painting course on Skillshare Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman LessWrong's The Lens That Sees Its Flaws article Tom's Backflip video 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: 0:01:58 - Initials thoughts on being able to take criticism 0:09:11 - Don't be ashamed of your old work 0:14:43 - Judging the intent and validity of a criticism 0:24:15 - Handling criticism while retaining your original vision 0:27:08 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:38 - Being open to the possibility of learning from anyone 0:31:56 - Making your content more intuitive to your users 0:37:18 - Being less emotional when dealing with criticism 0:48:38 - 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.

11 Juni 201857min

Since our lives are governed largely by a collection of habits, we've decided to talk about how one might form a new habit on purpose. Want to make something a part of your identity and life? Here's how to get started. 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 use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Tom's notes on the Power of Habit Derek Sivers website Nat Eliason website Morning Routines (Ep. 208) The Motivation Hacker, by Nick Winter Habitica (iOS | Android) European Journal of Social Psychology's Habit Formation article Sherlock Holmes Collection, narrated by Stephen Fry How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes If This Isn't Nice, What Is?, by Kurt Vonnegut 5 Non-Obvious Things That Are Killing Your Productivity Momentum (iOS) HabitBull (iOS | Android) Today (iOS) h3h3's Water Project 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: 0:03:30 - What does a habit consist of? 0:08:51 - Breaking bad habits and forming good ones 0:15:27 - What to do when you haven't done the habit for a while 0:23:39 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:28:03 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:29:55 - Motivating yourself to do the habits 0:43:01 - Habit tracker recommendations 0:52:02 - Using the 20 second rule 0:53:16 - 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.

4 Juni 201854min