How to Build a Diverse Skillset (Ep. 9)

A peek into my life running College Info Geek - take a drive with me and learn about my habits, how I plan and get work done, and what games I'm currently digging :) Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Listen Money Matters 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less) Join the CIG HabitRPG guild! My morning routine Crash Course Hardcore History podcast 7-minute workout app Headspace Calm.com How to Exercise More in College 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.

2 Mars 201534min

Learn how to stand out in salary negotiation with Jim Hopkinson of SalaryTutor.com Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Jim's website, SalaryTutor.com (special page for CIG readers) Check out Jim's book here! SalaryTutor on Twitter! Jim's Salary.com article archive 97 Actions You Should Take to Become THE Person Companies Want to Hire Episode 38 Salary Negotiation and Student Loan Payoff Tactics with Stephanie Halligan College Info Geek's Ultimate Guide to Building a Personal Website 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 Feb 201559min

Matthew Turner shares his story on his latest project, Successful Mistakes. Buck the fear of failure and learn from your mistakes! Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Successful Mistake Follow Matthew on Twitter! Pre-order the book here! 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 Feb 201548min

I talk YouTube, podcasting, design, and work/life balance with Satchell Drakes, a member of the Normal Boots collective and the founder of the Satchbag's Goods channel and the podcast Cinephilia Anonymous. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Satchbag's Goods - Satchell's YouTube channel Cinephilia Anonymous Connect with Satchell on Twitter That One Video Gamer The Show with zefrank My hack for waking up early 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.

9 Feb 20151h 21min

Jay Cross of DIYDegree explains how to earn your degree faster and smarter sharing his testing out strategies in this week's episode. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: DSST Test CLEP Exams Jay's Test Out of College: Graduate in 1 year with Degree-by-Examination article Myth of the High-Paying Major Find Jay on Twitter! Smart Solution Finding with Lazy Innovations 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.

2 Feb 201550min

When you read a book, how much do you retain? How much do you actually apply? Shane Parrish, the founder of the excellent blog Farnam Street, will teach you how to improve the way you read books. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Farnam Street Follow Shane on Twitter How to read a book Shane's current reading list 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.

26 Jan 20151h 18min

How do you effectively budget your money as a student? This guide goes over how I did it, how I automate as much of it as I can, and how you can apply what I learned. Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/budgeting-for-college-students/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Jan 201540min

As an introvert, it can be hard to meet new people, make small talk, and eventually become friends with people. However, it IS possible to work through introversion by challenging yourself - something my friend Tyler Tervooren is very good at. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Riskology.co Connect with Tyler on Twitter Watch Tyler's excellent TEDx talk The Friends Game - an **awesome **system for managing relationships as an introvert How to Start and End a Conversation 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.

19 Jan 20151h 6min