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There’s a quote that’s often attributed to Albert Einstein which goes: “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Whether or not Einstein himself actually said this (it’s never been properly sourced, so it’s likely he didn’t), it’s still an insightful observation. It’s also one that yields a pretty powerful study […]
Getting a job is already daunting enough, but should you let the job search decide where you move after college or the other way around? In this episode, we’ll be talking a bit about which variables to look at when deciding where to go after graduation, along with these fine questions: Should I take five […]
“I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man.” These wise words, uttered by the great Shawn Carter, are something all entrepreneurs can aspire to. But how does one actually go about becoming a business, man? In this episode, we’re going to be answering these questions to find out: How can I prepare for starting my […]
Let’s wind the clocks back a year. These cops and lawyers would touch any of you. Wait… wrong train of thought. I’ll try again. Let’s wind the clocks back a year… and seven months. My friend Ryan posted a status on Facebook that more or less said: “I kinda wanna go to Japan. Anyone up for it?” […]
Another day, another PowerPoint presentation. Sometimes it can feel like a Microsoft Office-based purgatory. But while you’re drifting off thinking about the newest episode of Dragon Ball Super, what else might your professor be talking about? In this episode, we’ll be talking about whether you should pay attention to your classroom lectures, along with: How […]
We talk a lot about productivity systems, but they aren’t always as simple as they should be — should you be strict and results-focused, or flexible enough to follow inspiration? If you decide the latter is the best answer for you, you may eventually find yourself neglecting a few of your more un-inspirational subjects. Today, […]
When it feels like your face is melting, it can be pretty hard to concentrate on anything — not to mention if you have anything more than a simple cold or sinus infection ailing you. Unfortunately, assignments and exams aren’t always so forgiving. So today, we’ll be talking a bit about what to do when […]
Listeners! Today we’ll be mixing up the recent Q & A format to bring you a conversation about what we learned from reading , by Cal Newport. This serves as a more personal sequel to episode 100 of the podcast, where I got the chance to interview Cal Newport himself about the concept of deep […]
Alright, it’s time for class introductions. Give us your name, your major, and one interesting thing about you. “Hello, I’m John Smith, I’m majoring in Accounting, and I … like to watch Netflix?” Yeah, you and everyone else, buddy. First impressions are important, so naturally the need to make a good impression on the 100+ […]
When it comes to multiple choice tests, there’s this common piece of advice that always gets thrown around: When in doubt, always pick C. At least, that’s the letter I was told–maybe you heard it was B. Whatever the letter, this advice pops up everywhere. Some of you heard it from your parents, some of […]