The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 24)

Budgeting isn't very fun, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on saving money. Here are a few ways to keep your bank account happy without a budget. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) When to Invest in New Gear (Ep. 276) 5 Questions: Keeping Track of Bills, Coasting, and Moving to a New City (Ep. 275) Thomas' budget modeler Listen Money Matters Jamie Oliver's Knife Skills videon on YouTube Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain Suitsupply LivingBobby's Living on $1 a day in New York City video on YouTube Nathaniel Drew's I Ate For $1 a Day in Mexico City 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: 0:04:00 - Introduction 0:07:14 - Eating and drinking simply 0:22:59 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:25:14 - Paying attention to your subscriptions and memberships 0:32:18 - Measuring how much you're spending 0:46:14 - Waiting 30 days before deciding to make a big purchase 0:52:20 - Don't immediately invest too much into a new hobby 0:59:09 - Anecdotes and banter 1:07:00 - 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.

7 Okt 20191h 9min

Sometimes a shiny new toy is the next step in your skill growth, but it's usually just a fun distraction. We talk about how to tell the difference. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare How to Be Good at Everything — The Rapid Skill Learning Process (Ep. 210) 10 Essential Life Skills That Every Student Should Have (Ep. 175) Why You Shouldn't Tell People About Your Goals Potato Jet on YouTube Duet Display (iOS) This is How Matt D'Avella Works How to Stop Feeling Tired in the Afternoon Matty Brown's Low Budget Filmmaking course on Skillshare italki (iOS | Android) Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKewon How to Actually Use Productivity Tips and Improve Your Life (Ep. 176) 5 Questions: Keeping Track of Bills, Coasting, and Moving to a New City (Ep. 275) Let’s Talk About Minimalism (Ep. 272) The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondō Udemy 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: 0:03:14 - Buying new gear makes you think you're improving 0:10:42 - Discussing some of our gear 0:22:02 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:24:17 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:26:27 - Discussing some of our gear (continued) 0:27:17 - Knowing when you really need to upgrade your gear 0:39:38 - Investing in education, and applying what you learn 0:54:01 - Getting started with your hobby 1:09:56 - Buying online courses 1:12:18 - 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.

1 Okt 20191h 16min

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about bills, self-improvement, branding, investing, and what it's like to move to a new city. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Todoist (iOS | Android) How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) How to Budget and Save Money as a College Student Thomas’ budget modeler Listen Money Matters MKBHD's Probe Lens video Casey Neistat's Life Explained in 27 Seconds video Matt D'Avella on YouTube Webflow Figma bill wurtz on YouTube Wendover Productions on YouTube CGP Grey on YouTube Money Lab Betterment Vanguard Graham Stephan on YouTube A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168) Portfolio Charts Golden Butterfly How to Move to a New City (From Start to Finish) Meetup (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: 0:12:06 - Keeping track of monthly bills 0:25:42 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:28:18 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:29:59 - Continuously investing in yourself 0:43:36 - Building an online audience 0:51:28 - Starting to invest your money 1:04:54 - Moving to a new city 1:20:41 - 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 Sep 20191h 23min

[SEO Summary] Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: It's Raining Color (Anna's art website) It's Raining Color on Facebook It's Raining Color on Instagram It's Raining Color on Twitter It's Raining Color on Tumblr Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare A Darker Shade of Magic, by V. E. Schwab The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss bill wurtz's History of Japan video Graphic Illustration: Boldly Design with Color and Shape course on Skillshare Digital Illustration: Learn to Use Procreate course on Skillshare Procreate (iOS) Anna's Creepy Cute Spooks Enamel Pin Set on Kickstarter Anna's notes on finding new cons What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Airtable So You Want To Be in Artist Alley How to Move to a New City (From Start to Finish) 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 - Where to find Anna's artwork 0:09:54 - Anna's progress and tips for getting accepted into cons 0:20:13 - Deciding whether it's worth going to a con 0:25:33 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:33 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:30:18 - Choosing where to sit at a con and keeping track of what's popular 0:40:40 - Selling your art while being an introvert 0:45:39 - How much Anna spends and earns with her art 0:55:25 - Finding new cons to go to 1:05:22 - How Anna keeps track of the cons she's interested in 1:14:11 - Making friends at cons 1:19:19 - Overview of Anna's Artist Alley presentation 1:26:01 - 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 Sep 20191h 29min

Everywhere you look, the world is telling you to follow your passion. But does it need to be your job? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Ola Englund and Misha Mansoor's interview on YouTube This is How Matt D'Avella Works Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Jessica Hische's Logotype Masterclass course on Skillshare How to Be More Like Leonardo da Vinci (Ep. 240) Powlyglot Paul Rand on Wikipedia The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) Abraham Wald on Wikipedia So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Deep Work, by Cal Newport Stop Trying to "Find Your Passion" 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: 0:01:49 - Why turning your passion into a career might kill your love for it 0:15:23 - The overjustification effect 0:23:15 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:26:02 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:27:47 - Differences between hobbies and careers 0:37:04 - Perseverance and the survivorship bias 0:45:17 - Making an income and bringing value to a company 0:58:00 - Student debt and viewing college as a business decision 1:03:25 - Slowly transitioning from a passion into a career 1:06:36 - Finding a job that can sustain your passion 1:11:10 - 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.

19 Aug 20191h 16min

Minimalism is all the rage these days. Is it just another fad, or is it worth checking out? Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 27,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare The Best Way to Organize Your Files and Folders Colin Wright Matt D’Avella on YouTube The Minimalists The Wolf of Wall Street, by Jordan Belfort The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondō Start With Why, by Simon Sinek Simon Sinek’s Presentation Essentials course on Skillshare Artivision Turo (iOS | Android) Stanley Marketplace 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: 0:04:43 - Minimalism overview 0:13:07 - Removing things that aren’t bringing you value 0:16:57 - Trying things before committing and minimizing wasted energy 0:19:09 - Coming back to your values and not buying things based on social status 0:27:12 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:30:23 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:31:44 - Not caring as much about perfection 0:33:43 - Becoming a minimalist 0:36:51 - Conciliating mementos with minimalism 0:48:57 - Getting rid of things when you’re not moving and that you may need later 1:03:31 - Sharing things with your community 1:07:01 - 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 Aug 20191h 10min

We've talked a lot about the things we did in college, but what about the things we didn't? Here are some of the things we regret missing out on. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: 8 Things I Regret NOT Doing in College (Ep. 73) How to Get More Done and Waste Less Time Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Mike Vardy’s Productivity Habits That Stick course on Skillshare 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: 0:03:14 - Not taking music classes 0:10:03 - Not studying abroad 0:18:56 - Not starting to invest sooner 0:28:08 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:30:20 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills 0:32:30 - Not socializing more often 0:34:45 - Never signing up for a VR session 0:39:42 - Not checking up on your doctor and getting proper treatment 0:49:43 - Not asking for help more often and shying away from hard classes 0:56:01 - Not living in the college dorms 1:00:11 - Not joining the adventure clubs 1:02:20 - Not going to the gym more often 1:03:54 - 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.

29 Juli 20191h 5min

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about when to quit a job, how to develop mental resilience, how to disconnect from constant computer use, and more. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare: with over 25,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. 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 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare The Ultimate Guide To Building A Personal Website Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Habitica (iOS | Android) Productivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265) Meetup (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: 0:03:07 - Starting a personal website 0:08:33 - Developing mental toughness 0:22:08 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:24:15 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:26:40 - Disconnecting from the virtual world 0:34:43 - Knowing when to quit a job 0:43:07 - Preparing for an oral exam 0:47:36 - 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 Juli 201949min