The Inforium - Our Exercise Habits and Fitness Goals (Ep. 216)

Our Exercise Habits and Fitness Goals (Ep. 216)

06/18/18 • 58 min

Someday we'll all have cool cyborg bodies, but until then we should probably take care of the ones we have. Here's how we've been trying to stay in shape. 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 use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Create an Exercise Routine... and Stick to It (Ep. 158) Morning Routines (Ep. 208) Evernote (iOS | Android) Notion (iOS | Android) Asana (iOS | Android) Trello (iOS | Android) Airtable (iOS | Android) How to Build Strong Habits (Ep. 214) Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) Starting Strength Kinobody Bodybuilding.com FitBod (iOS) Strava (iOS | Android) Fitocracy (iOS | Android) Habitica (iOS | Android) Yes4All Deluxe Chin Up Bar Doorway Fitness subreddit 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: 0:13:05 - Martin’s simpler workout 0:24:13 - Tom’s fitness goals 0:32:26 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:34:59 - Tom's more complex workout 0:45:18 - Aspects that complement the main workout 0:52:24 - 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.

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How to Take Criticism (Ep. 215)

Criticism feels bad, but it's also one of the best shortcuts to improvement. Here's how to appreciate good criticism and stop taking things so personally. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Skillshare — with over 20,000 courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 months of unlimited learning for just 99¢ at Skillshare.com/cig. Things mentioned in this episode: 10 Things We'd Tell Our 18-Year-Old Selves (Ep. 213) ChoosingBeggars subreddit Hardy Fowler's Digital Painting course on Skillshare Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman LessWrong's The Lens That Sees Its Flaws article Tom's Backflip video on Instagram 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: 0:01:58 - Initials thoughts on being able to take criticism 0:09:11 - Don't be ashamed of your old work 0:14:43 - Judging the intent and validity of a criticism 0:24:15 - Handling criticism while retaining your original vision 0:27:08 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:38 - Being open to the possibility of learning from anyone 0:31:56 - Making your content more intuitive to your users 0:37:18 - Being less emotional when dealing with criticism 0:48:38 - 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.

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How to Make Your Life Seem Longer (Ep. 217)

Time flies when you're having fun. Also when you're not. We talk about how to slow things down and fit more life into the one you have. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Mack Weldon: High-quality clothing basics for guys, featuring premium materials and smart design. Get 20% off your first order when you use the promo code ‘CIG’ at checkout. Things mentioned in this episode: Tom on Instagram Tom on Twitter Martin on Instagram Martin on Twitter BBC - Why does walking through doorways make us forget? Tom's Impossible List Why You Shouldn't Tell People About Your Goals A Darker Shade of Magic, by V. E. Schwab The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland, by Catherynne M. Valente Tor.com How to Find Books That are Actually Worth Your Time The Story of the Human Body, by Daniel Lieberman Notion (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: 0:03:57 - The different ways we perceive the passing of time 0:10:51 - Making your daily commute more compelling 0:15:29 - Trying to live more in the moment 0:23:10 - Sponsor: Mack Weldon (Premium men’s clothing) 0:25:07 - Setting smaller challenges instead of big, overwhelming ones 0:29:39 - Documenting your accomplishments and ways travelling can motivate you 0:45:01 - Make sure you’re not neglecting your health 0:48:58 - 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.