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

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. Full show notes 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 Lee How to Go from Merely Good to Truly Great (Ep. 178) Catch Me If You Can (2002), on Rotten Tomatoes Catch Me If You Can, by Frank Abagnale Frank Abagnale Change My View 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: 0:01:41 - How to subscribe to the podcast 0:05:12 - Perceiving and being influenced by authority 0:23:34 - Exposure to conflict and finding your moral stance 0:30:53 - Being afraid of people whom you perceive as authoritative 0:34:57 - Viewing things from a position of authority 0:40:41 - Tricking people by resembling authoritative figures 0:52:34 - 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.

5 Feb 201853min

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about the iPad Pro, Pomodoro breaks, filming, motivation, and whether audio books are as effective as traditional reading. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Alex French Guy Cooking YouTube channel iPad Pro 12.9" (Amazon | Apple) Apple Pencil (Amazon | Apple) Nebo (iOS | Android) Evernote (iOS | Android) Rocketbook (Everlast | Wave | Color) Rocketbook (iOS | Android) iJustine YouTube channel Bear (Mac | iOS) Simplenote (iOS | Android) Duolingo (iOS | Android) Tide (iOS | Android) Audible (iOS | Android) Princess Diaries, by Meg Cabot Meg Cabot The Cuckoo's Egg, by Clifford Stoll Clifford Stoll Weapons of Influence #4: Liking (Ep. 195) Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini Robert Cialdini The Martian, by Andy Weir Andy Weir * Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline Ernest Cline Wil Wheaton Anathem, by Neal Stephenson Neal Stephenson Ghostwritten, by David Mitchell David Mitchell Cloud Atlas, by David Mitchell Reamde, by Neal Stephenson The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland, by Catherynne M. Valente Catherynne M. Valente Tina Fey Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain Crash Course YouTube channel Crash Course Study Skills playlist Listen Money Matters CaseyNeistat YouTube channel CaseyNeistat's Fat and Lazy video Mark Manson's blog 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: 0:02:57 - Thoughts on the iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil 0:20:36 - Regaining focus after a Pomodoro break 0:25:21 - The effectiveness of audiobooks vs reading them 0:40:45 - How does Tom deal with scripts while filming videos 0:45:43 - Finding motivation when you're generally unmotivated 0:52:53 - Hobbies and interests becoming part of your identity 0:55:20 - 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!](http://collegeinfogeek.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Jan 201857min

In part four of our series on Robert Cialdini's "Influence," we talk about the link between persuasion and being likable. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 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) Joe Girard A Master Class on Buying a Car – Part 1 (Ep. 69) A Master Class on Buying a Car – Part 2 (Ep. 70) The Science Behind First Impressions: How The Halo Effect Can Lend You Instant Credibility Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman Daniel Kahneman Brilliant 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: 0:05:53 - How we are influenced by people and things we like 0:18:28 - Being associated with something 0:29:51 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:31:59 - Physical attractiveness and the halo effect 0:40:26 - Similarities, compliments and how some exploit them 0:51:25 - Contact, familiarity and cooperation 1:00:56 - 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.

22 Jan 20181h 4min

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. Full show notes 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 the Time? Clipboard Help + Spell aText Cooked documentary on Netflix MissionU 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: 0:00:52 - Thoughts on tea and staying hydrated 0:09:22 - General view of automation 0:17:47 - Automating the studio setup 0:27:06 - Martin's automations for the website 0:29:42 - Sponsor: MissionU (Different approach to higher education) 0:34:50 - Martin's automations for the website (continued) 0:40:41 - How Tom automates his video making process 0:47:27 - Tom's favorite automation story from his internship 0:54:06 - Tips for tasks you might want to automate 1:04:09 - 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.

15 Jan 20181h 6min

In part three of our series on Robert Cialdini's "Influence," we talk about why you shouldn't always follow the wisdom of the crowd. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 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) HuffPost - The Jonestown Massacre Binging with Babish YouTube channel Do You Even Meditate? (Ep. 188) Bystander effect Pluralistic ignorance Predictably Irrational, by Dan Ariely Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, by Eliezer Yudkowsky Listen Money Matters The Telegraph - Rapper 50 Cent makes $10m after plugging stock on Twitter The Bad Crypto Podcast Brilliant 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 - What is social proof and how does it affect us? 0:08:26 - The two factors that make social proof powerful 0:19:35 - Some practical examples of social proof 0:26:13 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:28:40 - The story of a flying saucer cult 0:36:11 - Pluralistic ignorance and the bystander effect 0:46:28 - Exploiting people's perspectives through social proof 1:03:36 - 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.

8 Jan 20181h 7min

We ring in the new year with a conversation about how to get into the world of cooking, just in time to fuel all of your health-related resolutions. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Fat Sick and Nearly Dead The Science of Cooking, by Dr. Stuart Farrimond Dr. Stuart Farrimond's website Jamie Oliver YouTube channel Jamie Oliver's Dream School Knife Skills video The Martian, by Andy Weir Blue Apron Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain MyFridgeFood Supercook Kitchn - How To Make Fruit Clafoutis Gordon Ramsay YouTube channel Alex French Guy Cooking YouTube channel Wranglerstar YouTube channel Good Calories, Bad Calories, by Gary Taubes Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) Tramontina 80116/007DS Gourmet Stainless Steel Fry Pan Cuisinart MCP22-30HCN MultiClad Pro Skillet EZ Tofu Press Evernote (iOS | Android) Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup Mise en place Gordon Ramsay's Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon Recipe video Eating Cheaply, Healthily, and Quickly (Ep. 103) Listen Money Matters Cheap Meals: Good Food On A Tight Budget Audible 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: 0:02:05 - Thoughts on juicing and nutrition 0:07:34 - Starting to cook and Martin's vegan experience 0:14:45 - Making the cooking process less boring and more involved 0:21:02 - Beginner strategies to start cooking 0:32:10 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:35:27 - Examples of knives and how to maintain them 0:41:25 - The different types of pans and how to use them 0:54:22 - Other good tools to have and trying out recipes 1:03:27 - Planning your recipes and keeping everything organized 1:10:32 - Some additional cooking tips 1:17:16 - 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!](http://collegeinfogeek.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Jan 20181h 20min

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. Full show notes 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 YouTube channel Listen Money Matters Crash Course Study Skills playlist Crash Course World History playlist The Slow Regard of Silent Things, by Patrick Rothfuss Patrick Rothfuss The Great Passage, by Shion Miura The Code Book, by Simon Singh Simon Singh Elon Musk Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, by Ashlee Vance Ashlee Vance Jeff Bezos The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon, by Brad Stone Brad Stone Steve Jobs Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson Walter Isaacson Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain Medium Raw, by Anthony Bourdain Storyblocks 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: 0:03:18 - Tom's progress with music editing 0:06:01 - Martin's road trip and traveling 0:20:09 - Thoughts on time, efficiency and appreciating things 0:25:32 - Moving to Denver and other good things that happened 0:40:43 - Sponsor: StoryBlocks (Graphic design assets) 0:43:54 - Things that Tom and Martin struggled with this year 1:03:31 - Cycling around Central Park and filming Crash Course 1:08:02 - Some of Tom and Martin's favorite books of the year 1:15:05 - 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!](http://collegeinfogeek.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Dec 20171h 15min

Starting a business can seem daunting, but don't let that keep you from your million-dollar idea. Here's what's behind the scenes of entrepreneurship. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: TurboTax Ustream FreshBooks Xero Wave Accounting ScanBot (iOS | Android) Evernote (iOS | Android) Evernote Scannable (iOS) Pat Flynn Shake (iOS | Android) Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain Steve Jobs Lessons from The Personal MBA (Ep. 166) The Personal MBA, by Josh Kaufman Josh Kaufman Every Frame a Painting Medium - Postmortem: Every Frame a Painting Project management triangle Storyblocks 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: 0:03:09 - Tom and Martin's experiences with entrepreneurship 0:10:02 - The different types of businesses 0:25:12 - Managing your income and expenses 0:28:20 - Doing the taxes for your business 0:35:35 - Handling the contracts yourself or hiring a professional 0:39:02 - Sponsor: StoryBlocks (Graphic design assets) 0:42:18 - Viewing a business as a funnel 0:49:00 - Knowing your target audience and commanding respect 0:52:21 - Applying the funnel concept to advertising 0:57:39 - How to get funding for your business 1:02:28 - 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!](http://collegeinfogeek.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Dec 20171h 3min