The Inforium

Cash rules everything around me, so I probably shouldn't spend it all. We talk about a few ways to slow down your spending.

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 83 people to use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription.

Things mentioned in this episode:

Mint (iOS | Android)

Daily Budget (iOS)

USDA Food Plans

Strides (iOS)

Momentum (iOS)

Atomic Habits, by James Clear

Weapons of Influence #2: Commitment and Consistency (Ep. 189)

Bear (Mac | iOS)

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:

0:02:54 - Tracking your expenses and spending less

0:22:00 - Curbing impulse spending

0:27:52 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)

0:35:38 - Don't invest too much on a new hobby

0:39:04 - Figure out what exactly is making you spend all your money

0:40:46 - Ignoring sales

0:42:38 - What subscriptions are you actually making use of

0:46:53 - Friends that make you spend too much money

0:51:48 - 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.

Between jobs, classes, and the quest for a fulfilling personal life, things can get overwhelming. We talk about how to find a better work-life balance.

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 83 people to use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription.

Things mentioned in this episode:

3 Things Martin Learned Almost Dying on a Mountain Bike (Ep. 229)

Cortex

CGP Grey on YouTube

Charisma on Command on YouTube

Freshly

Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171)

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:

0:02:08 - How we're trying to achieve a work-life balance

0:13:26 - Comparing your life to other people's

0:20:32 - Working more efficiently instead of working more hours

0:29:37 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)

0:31:59 - Setting up expectations other people have of you

0:44:02 - Dedicating yourself to something and delegating tasks

1:05:21 - 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.

If you're looking to build a career, you'll probably need to talk to someone. Here's how to put your best foot forward at career fairs and everywhere else.

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 83 people to use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription.

Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.

Things mentioned in this episode:

Evernote (iOS | Android)

Bear (iOS)

Notion (iOS | Android)

Money Lab

Listen Money Matters

CGP Grey on YouTube

Sara Dietschy on YouTube

Benny Lewis

Epic Rap Battles of History on YouTube

Silver-Medal Mentors

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:

0:10:20 - Why go to Career Fairs

0:13:40 - Dressing up and showing off your work

0:25:46 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)

0:27:50 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)

0:31:37 - Researching the companies you’re interested in

0:34:39 - Practicing with other companies before talking to the ones you like

0:39:27 - Why go to networking events and conferences

0:57:23 - How to find new events

0:58:57 - 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.

If you've ever wanted to take your Instagram posts to the next level, this episode is for you. We talk about how and why to learn the art of photography.

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 83 people to use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription.

Things mentioned in this episode:

How to Not Get Hacked (Ep. 187)

How to Grow Your Social Media Following (Ep. 224)

How to Study Effectively with Flash Cards

How Much Water Should You REALLY Be Drinking?

How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes

Fstoppers' Exposure Triangle article

Canon Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera

Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera

Meike Automatic Extension Tube

Sony SEL90M28G FE 90mm f/2.8-22 Macro Lens

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 Lens

Sony SEL35F18 35mm f/1.8 Prime Fixed Lens

Unbox Therapy on YouTube

Listen Money Matters

Mango Street on YouTube

Peter McKinnon on YouTube

Caleb Wojcik on YouTube

Jared Polin on YouTube

The Photographer's Ephemeris

Borrow Lenses

Adobe Lightroom

Affinity Photo

Pixelmator

Light Pollution Map

Snapseed (iOS | Android)

mmCalc

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:

0:13:31 - Why did we do an episode about this topic

0:18:12 - Why does Martin like photography

0:26:00 - How to get started in photography

0:32:24 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)

0:34:47 - How to feel about your old work

0:38:02 - Should you buy expensive gear as a beginner?

0:44:08 - Why upgrade your equipment and what to upgrade first

0:57:14 - Upgrading from your smartphone to a camera and lens

1:09:40 - Gear, tips and techniques for taking better photos

1:24:41 - Looking at other people's work

1:30:45 - Photography resource recommendations

1:43:00 - 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.

Fun fact: people were fit long before we invented bench pressing or treadmills. We talk about how to ditch the gym without giving up your health.

Full show notes

This week’s episode is sponsored by:

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.

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 83 people to use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription.

Things mentioned in this episode:

Tim Ferriss' Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training episode

Gymnastic Bodies

Yoga With Adriene on YouTube

Bodyweight Fitness subreddit

Nerd Fitness

30-day dead hang challenge

T Nation

Yes4All Deluxe Chin Up Bar Doorway

Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green

Stealing Fire, by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal

Strava (iOS | Android)

Thomas on Strava

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:

0:01:08 - Doing yoga or body weight exercises as an easy way to improve your fitness

0:16:26 - Building your own home gym

0:25:13 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks)

0:29:55 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)

0:31:14 - Building your own home gym (continued)

0:35:30 - Trying out different sports

0:43:40 - 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.

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about our grades, credit cards, being present-minded, working for free, and working while exhausted.

Full show notes

This week’s episode is sponsored by:

Todoist: If you're a student or educator, you can get Todoist's awesome Premium features - like project templates and automated reminders - for 50% off at Todoist.com/education.

Things mentioned in this episode:

College Info Geek Merch

3 Things Martin Learned Almost Dying on a Mountain Bike (Ep. 229)

A Crash Course on How to Start Investing (Even If You’re in Debt) (Ep. 168)

How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174)

Starbucked, by Taylor Clark

Paul Graham's Good and Bad Procrastination article

Spark, by John Ratey

A History of the World in 6 Glasses, by Tom Standage

Debt: The First 5,000 Years, by David Graeber

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:

0:12:53 - Commuting and overmanaging your productivity systems

0:21:54 - What Thomas and Martin’s grades were like

0:31:50 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks)

0:33:56 - Grades shouldn't be your sole focus

0:40:34 - Working while tired and making sure you rest enough

0:49:52 - Dealing with credit cards and why debt is necessary

1:01:05 - Asking a potential employer to work for free

1:07:37 - 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.

Sometimes we need something unexpected to come and shake up our perspective. We talk about a few life lessons after a close call on a mountain bike.

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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.

Todoist: If you're a student or educator, you can get Todoist's awesome Premium features - like project templates and automated reminders - for 50% off at Todoist.com/education.

Things mentioned in this episode:

How Much Owning a Home Will ACTUALLY Cost You (Ep. 225)

Seth's Bike Hacks on YouTube

The Hedonic Treadmill (Ep. 226)

Thomas' Top 10 Favorite Podcasts (Ep. 228)

What I Learned From Almost Dying On The Side Of The Road

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 - What happened to Martin?

0:22:56 - Facing your fears head-on

0:30:11 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)

0:32:36 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks)

0:34:23 - Relying on positive motivators rather than negative ones

0:37:47 - Taking breaks from being disciplined

0:41:55 - Closing thoughts on Martin's experience and bike safety tips

0:55:45 - 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.

As it turns out, we're not the only podcast out there. Here are ten of Thomas' favorites.

Full show notes

Things mentioned in this episode:

The 42 Best Educational Podcasts in 2018

Listen Money Matters

Pocket Casts (iOS | Android)

Cortex

The Pen Addict

Smart Passive Income

The Side Hustle Show

Hello Internet

Numberphile on YouTube

Periodic Videos on YouTube

The Tim Ferriss Show

The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss

Hardcore History

50 Things That Made the Modern Economy

The GaryVee Audio Experience

CaseyNeistat on YouTube

99% Invisible

McMansion Hell

Money Lab

The Podcast History of our World

The History of Rome

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:

0:02:48 - Listen Money Matters

0:06:17 - Cortex

0:09:30 - Hello Internet

0:11:03 - The Tim Ferriss Show

0:15:00 - Hardcore History

0:19:19 - 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy

0:21:59 - The GaryVee Audio Experience

0:24:33 - 99% Invisible

0:28:08 - Money Lab

0:29:27 - The Podcast History of our World

0:31:37 - The History of Rome

0:32:47 - 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.

We talk about choosing which goal to work on next, building a habit when your significant other doesn't want to, dealing with math fears, and more in this five questions episode.

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 83 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.

Chegg Study: Step-by-step solutions to textbook problems and more. Get $5 off your first month at Chegg.com/cig.

Things mentioned in this episode:

Thomas’ Impossible List

Strava (iOS | Android)

How to Be a Good Significant Other (Ep. 177)

12 Rules for Life, by Jordan Peterson

Quartz’s Prescribing Play to Kids article

Hank Green's YouTube Success article

The Procrastination Equation, by Piers Steel

How to Get Better at Math

The Money Lab Podcast

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:

0:05:24 - How does we decide which goals to work on next

0:22:06 - When your significant other does not have the same priorities you do

0:35:17 - Sponsor: Chegg (Saving money on textbooks)

0:37:41 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)

0:39:19 - Thoughts on overly strict and demanding parents

0:49:16 - Dealing with negative emotions when going through a rough time

0:55:27 - Improving your mathematical skills

1:07:30 - 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.

Have you ever noticed that as some things in life get better or worse, your overall happiness doesn't change much? Well, you're not alone. It might just be the hedonic treadmill.

Full show notes

This week’s episode is sponsored by:

Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to hover.com/cig.

Todoist: If you're a student or educator, you can get Todoist's awesome Premium features - like project templates and automated reminders - for 50% off at https://todoist.com/education.

Things mentioned in this episode:

College Info Geek Merch

College Info Geek Discord Server

Hedonic treadmill on Wikipedia

Record for Eating the Most Wisconsin Cheese Curds

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, by Shunryu Suzuki

Wait But Why's Life is a Picture article

Freshly

Quartz's Prescribing Play to Kids article

Done (iOS)

Habitica (iOS | Android)

Principles: Life and Work, by Ray Dalio

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:

0:04:25 - Happiness, being grateful and living in the moment

0:23:34 - Replacing annoying activities with fulfilling ones

0:29:01 - Harmful habits that you may think are increasing your happiness

0:31:15 - Sponsor: Hover (Buying a domain name)

0:33:59 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks)

0:36:05 - Valuing the limited time you have and using some of it to have fun

0:49:11 - Taking big breaks every once in a while

0:52:30 - 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.