The Inforium

In this episode, we talk about staying productive when sick, keeping up with your schedule, and remembering things from previous classes. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community @TomFrankly on Twitter How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Anki Evernote Never Run Late Again: 5 Tips for Becoming an On-Time Person Beeminder Pomodoro Poker What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) 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 Jan 201730min

In this episode, we talk about some of the lessons we learned reading Cal Newport's "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World." Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice With Cal Newport (Ep. 35) So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love, by Cal Newport FiveThirtyEight How to Be Lazy and Still Get a Ton of Work Done Neal Stephenson books Neal Stephenson --- Why I Am a Bad Correspondent Cold Turkey Cold Turkey Writer Cold Turkey Writer: An App that Forces You to Write by Blocking All Distractions The 33 Strategies of War, by Robert Greene Beeminder Finish Up Weekend Startup Weekend Treehouse Lynda.com Beats Studio Wireless Headphones Bose QC 35 Wireless Headphones Essential Books for Students 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.

3 Jan 201757min

In this episode, we talk about the importance of reading, the art of the introduction, and how to manage your productivity systems on the road. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Deep Work, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) Marcus Aurelius’ Advice on Dealing with Negative People Harry Potter Film Concert Series MacBook Keyboard Super Hero Stickers The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Michael Scott doing a Mike Tyson impression Reddit TIL post concerning Iceland, Books, and Christmas 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 Dec 201634min

In this episode, we talk about when to build a personal website, how to find time to be creative in college, and entrepreneurship. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Tom's Impossible List Joel Runyon's Impossible List thomasjfrank.com martinboeh.me The Ultimate Guide To Building A Personal Website Namecheap Deep Work, by Cal Newport Cold Turkey From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) Buffer Guest Post: How Students Can Use Twitter Like A Boss How to be a Startup Co-founder and a Student – with Leo Widrich Beeminder The College Info Geek Community Thomas on Twitter 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 Dec 201633min

In this episode, we talk about which types of jobs to go for in college, how to read more outside of class, and how to think quickly on your feet. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The 4 Hour Body, by Tim Ferriss Goal-Setting, Grit, and Impossible Lists (Ep. 43) This Dude is Winning at College… (Ep. 44) Stefano's post about cold showers The College Info Geek Community Thomas on Twitter Google Goals The 33 Strategies of War, by Robert Greene Brain.fm Episode about Brain.fm Codecademy Bus driving into coffee shop Anki How to Remember More of What You Learn by Leveraging the Spacing Effect italki Packing for Mars, by Mary Roach Finding a Part-Time Job in College (Ep. 67) 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.

12 Dec 201631min

If you're tired of stumbling over your words and you want to be a more articulate speaker, there's ONE thing you need to realize... Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/articulate-speaker/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Dec 201610min

In this episode, we talk about becoming more flexible in the job market, dealing with frustration, and building a better vocabulary. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Cool hat College Info Geek Community Tom on Twitter Episode where we talk about love letter sites Smashing WordPress: Beyond the Blog, by Thord Hedengren A Book Apart Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport FiveThirtyEight Existential Comics SMBC Video about taking strategic breaks How to Remember More of What You Learn by Leveraging the Spacing Effect The Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language, by Mark Forsyth The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language, by Mark Forsyth Debate.org LessWrong /r/changemyview 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.

5 Dec 201630min

In this episode, we talk about fighting the robot within, managing email, and how we plan out our days. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 27 Lamest Superheros and Villains College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter Martin on Twitter Meetup The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey 5 Lessons I Learned from "The Productivity Project" by Chris Bailey What Happened When I Moved My Company to a 5-hour Workday Essentialism, by Greg Mckeown Inbox Zero on 43 Folders How Captain America Helped Me Go From 97 Unanswered Emails To Inbox Zero unroll.me 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.

28 Nov 201641min