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

Few skills have as much of an effect on your happiness as social skills. We talk a bit about how to build confidence and connect with other humans. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Cortex podcast My Personality Test Results... 16Personalities Test Johnny Depp Avril Lavigne Listen Money Matters Halo effect Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman Elon Musk Mark Zuckerberg Messy Room, Messy Mind How to Be More Confident Than Anyone You Know: 5 Effective Tips How to Be More Confident: 5 Strategies that Worked for Me How Twitter Helped Me Take Myself Seriously Martin on Twitter Collegetopia - How to Approach Anyone with the 3 Second Rule Morgan Freeman Hank Green Logan Paul Ben Affleck Snoop Dogg Reggie Fils-Aimé Epic Rap Battles of History Owen Wilson The Brass Rabbit (Anna's channel) Conan O'Brien AlphaM YouTube channel Real Men Real Style YouTube channel MaleFashionAdvice subreddit Benny Lewis Fluent in 3 months (Benny Lewis's website) Wisecrack Jake Paul Martin's personal website Tom's personal website Tobey Maguire The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Charisma on Command YouTube channel 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: 0:00:25 - Working at home and renting offices 0:04:54 - How isolation affects your social skills 0:07:00 - Becoming more socially confident 0:13:46 - Improving your enunciation 0:19:07 - Grooming, personal identity and self-confidence 0:31:07 - Being more serious and open about your interests 0:34:45 - Reasons for today's amount of isolation and depression 0:36:59 - Don't always hang out in big groups and build deeper friendships 0:42:00 - Socializing without your friends 0:47:27 - Approaching people with the 3-second rule and meeting celebrities 0:53:00 - Starting conversations by showing interest in people 0:57:33 - Having a hobby that might be perceived as weird 1:11:47 - Learning how to listen and reaching out to people you admire 1:22:48 - Don't try to be the greatest at everything you do 1:25:27 - 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.

16 Okt 20171h 30min

Despite the fact that college is literally in our name, it's not the only pathway to a happy life. We talk a bit about some alternative routes to success. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Standard Deviation Listen Money Matters The Debt Free, One Year College Alternative Adam Braun Pencils of Promise (Adam Braun's website) MissionU 5 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid Broke Busted & Disgusted A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson The Swerve: How the World Became Modern, by Stephen Greenblatt OverDrive (iOS | Android) Codecademy Mike Rowe Profoundly Disconnected (Mike Rowe's website) CNN Money - Community college grads out-earn bachelor's degree holders CompTIA A+ Microsoft MCSE Cisco CCNA for Routing and Switching Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification How to Test out of College Courses (Ep. 49) Thinkful Course Report App Academy Indeed Indeed - What Do Employers Really Think About Coding Bootcamps? Skillshare (iOS | Android) Udemy (iOS | Android) Coursera (iOS | Android) How To Make Community College An Ivy League Experience (Ep. 46) 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 - A good alternative to college and to get career education 0:11:22 - Definition and costs of trade schools and community colleges 0:19:00 - Becoming a well-rounded person and learning by yourself 0:24:23 - Vocational schools and more "hands on" professions 0:31:33 - Opting for online certifications 0:35:34 - Testing out of classes in college 0:37:31 - Learning skills through coding bootcamps 0:44:33 - Free alternatives to coding bootcamps and landing a job 0:46:41 - Going to community college first and transferring credits 0:50:47 - 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 Okt 201753min

Here we go once again with the email. In this 5 questions episode, we talk about social media, the overjustification effect, and alarms. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 5 Questions: Early Networking, Cold Showers, and Morning Routines (Ep. 173) The College Info Geek Community Cal Newport Deep Work, by Cal Newport Thomas and Martin on LinkedIn Evernote Facebook News Feed Eradicator for Facebook (Chrome) Tom's Focus app College Info Geek on Facebook Powlyglot Primitive Technology on YouTube College Info Geek on LinkedIn CPG Grey on YouTube CGP Grey's website CGP Grey's Royal Family video Overjustification Effect Beeminder (iOS | Android) Couch to 5K (iOS | Android) Fitocracy (iOS | Android) Strava (iOS | Android) Circadian Rhythm How to Get to Bed on Time and Stop Losing Sleep The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) sleepyti.me Sleep Cycle alarm clock (iOS | Android) How to Wake Up Early and Make It a Habit WebTalentMarketing - How to Change Your Name and Preserve Your SEO How to Be a Good Significant Other (Ep. 177) 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 - How to submit questions for the podcast 0:04:06 - Benefits and setbacks of using social media 0:17:28 - How external rewards can boost or destroy your motivation 0:23:15 - Deciding when and how to fall asleep or wake up 0:26:34 - Explaining sleep cycles 0:31:16 - Changing your last name when you’ve already established a presence 0:37:12 - Managing productivity and a romantic relationship 0:44:40 - 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 Okt 201746min

Some companies are born great, but for those that aren't, what does it take to cross the threshold? We talk about "Good to Great" by Jim Collins. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Good to Great, by James Collins Essentialism, by Greg McKeown How to Learn Faster with the Feynman Technique (Example Included) James C. Collins Alan Wurtzel Good to Great to Gone, by Alan Wurtzel Jim Stockdale Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) Essential Books for Students 10 Books EVERY Student Should Read - 2017 Book Recommendations The Fortune 500 list Elon Musk Jeff Bezos Jack Welch Harry S. Truman Khan Academy Salman Khan Walgreens Mint Tom’s guest post on Nerd Fitness Tom’s guest video on How To Adult Sam Walton AlphaM on YouTube FreshBooks Slack Linus Tech Tips on YouTube Jim Henson: The Biography, by Brian Jones 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: 0:01:19 - What is “Good to Great” about? 0:06:21 - How to measure and classify companies as great 0:12:58 - How to properly manage a company 0:18:28 - Several “levels” of leaders and easing other people’s work 0:22:16 - Giving credit where its due without being too humble 0:27:39 - Choosing an area to pursue with the hedgehog concept 0:34:11 - The Stockdale paradox and confronting harsh realities 0:38:19 - Getting feedback as soon as possible 0:41:30 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Working as a freelancer) 0:44:07 - Building momentum with the flywheel concept 0:52:56 - Using the right technologies 1:00:49 - Letting the fruits of your labors speak for themselves 1:03:24 - 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.

25 Sep 20171h 6min

If there's one thing the majority of humans agree on, it's that dating other humans is pretty cool. We talk about the mystic art of managing a relationship. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: History of Our World podcast Disasterpeace's 'Fez' soundtrack 10 Essential Life Skills That Every Student Should Have (Ep. 175) Powlyglot Tinder (iOS) Tinder (Android) Philosophy and Love and Stuff (Ep. 107) Making Friends And Connections As An Introvert (Ep. 47) The Friends Game (Trello system) Real Men Real Style YouTube channel Intercom Patreon The Art of Loving, by Erich Fromm 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: 0:01:59 - Tom and Martin’s relationship stories 0:09:51 - Meeting people and finding a significant other 0:15:36 - Improving yourself to become more attractive 0:19:53 - Having a partner who motivates you to better yourself 0:25:40 - Living as a unit, but without being completely dependent 0:32:38 - Sponsor: StoryBlocks (Graphic design assets) 0:37:00 - Noticing and fixing relationship flaws and scheduling stuff 0:41:40 - Keeping in touch with people 0:48:37 - Not having the same drive or interests as your significant other 0:56:11 - Offering emotional support instead of immediately finding a solution 0:59:24 - Different relationship dynamics 1:02:01 - The need for honest and frequent communication 1:18:09 - Being consistently thoughtful to your partner 1:21:31 - 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 Sep 20171h 23min

Gurus, gurus, everywhere, but not a spot to think. We talk about how to sort through productivity advice, so you can actually use it. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Strava (iOS | Android) Goodreads (iOS | Android) The Tim Ferriss Show Nate Hills’ YouTube channel OkDork (Noah Kagan’s website) Tom’s Essential Books list Beeminder (iOS | Android) Tom’s Impossible List James Clear article about avoiding the “second mistake” Habitica (iOS | Android) Martin’s workout app (iOS | Android) Couch to 5K app (iOS | Android) FreshBooks 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: 0:02:25 - Putting productivity tips into practice 0:03:33 - Drinking tea and good old mold 0:05:28 - The 3 stages of skill building and how they affect your progress 0:09:38 - Don’t tell others about your goals 0:11:01 - Prioritizing specific problems, interests and activities 0:15:38 - Structuring and optimizing certain aspects of your life 0:23:05 - Taking into account all the optimizable variables of your system 0:28:46 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Working as a freelancer) 0:31:49 - Building habits slowly and consistently 0:38:16 - Using external motivators to make sure you do stuff 0:43:25 - Knowing yourself and not taking people’s advice at face value 0:51:00 - Handling possible failures in your habit building 0:55:20 - Following someone else’s advice when you’re clueless 0:57:18 - Reviewing your progress on the goals you’ve set 0:58:42 - 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 Sep 20171h 4min

We once promised an episode on life skills, and here it is. These ten skills will give you the foundation you need to tackle almost anything. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Listen Money Matters How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) OkDork (Noah Kagan’s website) 8 Habits of Highly Successful Students Use The Corson Technique When Asking Professors For Help The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Collegetopia - How to Approach Anyone with the 3 Second Rule The Art of Manliness How to Learn Any Skill in Under 20 Hours Google Calendar (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: 0:01:39 - Starting and keeping a conversation going 0:09:26 - Bringing friends into conversations and events 0:13:08 - Showing some interest on the new people you wanna talk with 0:15:06 - Getting better at problem solving 0:20:13 - Learning from your mistakes 0:24:55 - Differentiating and dealing with constructive and poor criticism 0:27:06 - Being able to respect and listen to what others have to say 0:29:03 - Paying attention to body language and avoiding distractions 0:35:36 - Learning how to cook and creating a good cooking environment 0:43:31 - Acquiring DIY (Do It Yourself) skills 0:51:26 - Learning new skills by practicing consistently and taking on challenges 0:57:15 - The 4 steps of "The First 20 Hours" 1:00:40 - Promoting yourself and your interests the right way 1:13:18 - Thinking progressively about your future 1:18:08 - Being a better romantic partner 1:28:04 - 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.

4 Sep 20171h 30min

Money may be the root of all evil, but it's certainly much easier to do good if you've got it. We talk a bit about budgeting and how we handle our finances. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Mint The Ultimate Guide To Budgeting In College Daily Budget for iOS Daily Budget alternative for Android Tom's net worth tracker Tom's budget modeler Ku Cha House of Tea Listen Money Matters Credit Karma Nerdwallet Nerdwallet - Best College Student Credit Cards of 2017 A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) How One Recent College Grad Intends to Retire at 40 Mr. Money Mustache 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: 0:00:28 – Some info about the tea 0:02:12 – Defining your financial goals and retiring like Mr. Money Mustache 0:12:44 – Automating payments and finances in general 0:16:50 – Visualizing your finances through the money pipeline analogy 0:18:03 – Filling up the essential money pipeline “buckets” 0:26:57 – Managing the remaining “buckets” based on your personal needs 0:35:15 – Dealing with non-monthly, yet predictable expenses 0:37:43 – Sacrificing fun and happiness in favor of important expenses 0:43:32 – Sponsor: FreshBooks (Working as a freelancer) 0:46:17 – Martin’s budgeting method 0:55:08 – Keeping track of expenses and more on trading happiness for money 1:06:32 – Tips and benefits of using credit cards 1:15:55 – Being a deadbeat vs having a lot of credit card debt 1:22:36 – 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.

28 Aug 20171h 26min