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I have friends who almost never let themselves do the fun things they want to do during the semester. They’ll talk about how much they want to play a certain game or watch a new movie, but when I suggest that they just go play it, they’ll say: “I really can’t; I have way too […]
Want to learn how to read books more effectively and retain more of what you learn? I’ve been following Shane Parrish, the founder of the excellent Farnam Street blog, for quite a while now. At Farnam street, Shane posts lessons from the many, many books he reads – covering subjects including psychology, business, philosophy, and […]
Being an introvert can suck sometimes. When I started college, I was sufficiently introverted enough to abhor the thought of introducing myself to new people. I had to be in a pretty social mood to do it. Today, I’ve become practiced enough at the art of introducing myself that it’s fairly easy… but now, carrying […]
Does going to a community college eliminate your opportunities for achieving your goals? Or, to put it more bluntly, is your life over if you can’t attend your dream school? Well, in the words of Batman, Teddy Roosevelt, and my dad: “No.” To elaborate on that, I brought my friend Isa Adney onto the show this […]
So here’s a common scenario: You’re taking English 101 or “Freshman English,” or whatever your school calls it, and the professor gives you the following assignment: “For next Friday, I’d like you to write a 1,000 word essay on one of the poems we’ve been studying. MLA format. Please use at least three secondary sources, […]
Ever wonder how authors manage the huge volume of writing that eventually becomes a book? Good! On today’s episode, I’m talking with my friend Andrew Fiebert about that exact topic. The reason for that is… I finished my book! That’s right – it’s done. The book is called and it’s around 27,000 words – more than 100 […]
Ever think to yourself, “Dude, Tom – why can’t you publish more often?” I get it. Three times a week isn’t nearly enough for your college hacking fix – so it’s a good thing there are other great college blogs out there to complement this one. Collegetopia is, in my opinion, one of the best […]
If you’ve been following College Info Geek for longer than, say, a week… you’ve probably noticed my Impossible List up in the main menu. What’s an Impossible List? For me, it’s my top-level system for goal setting and tracking. It’s also the tool that has probably made the greatest impact in my life out of […]
Whoa, is it that time already? Yep… time for another Reader Q&A episode. On this episode, Martin and Anna team up against some CPU scrubs in the new Super Smash Bros, and we tackle questions on: Making ambitious, non-lazy friends in college Memorizing lots of facts quickly Dealing with group projects Budgeting effectively How to […]
Finals suck, but they’re here and you’ve got to deal with them. This week, I want to give you some tips that go beyond “DRINK ALL THE COFFEE” – trust me, I love to drink coffee… but bathing your brain in sweet, sweet caffeine isn’t enough on its own. In this video, I’ll give you […]