The Inforium
Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme discuss productivity, personal finance, their weird llama obsession, and other interesting things. New episodes every other week.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 334
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2021
2019 Year in Review (Plus Our Plans for 2020) (Ep. 285)
January is almost here, and that means it's time to look back one last time at all we've done this year.
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01:09:58 |
Mon 30 Dec 2019
5 Questions: Motivation, Delegation, and Learning How to Relax (Ep. 284)
In this 5 questions episode, we talk about keeping motivation, working with a significant other, giving feedback, delegating, and learning to relax.
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Mon 23 Dec 2019
Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years? (Ep. 283)
Planning the next week is hard enough, never mind the next 5 years. But, it turns out that having some basic ideas is useful for more than just interviews.
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Mon 09 Dec 2019
Digital Minimalism: How to Disconnect (Ep. 282)
We talk about Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism and how we can have a healthier relationship with technology.
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01:28:35 |
Mon 25 Nov 2019
Should You Work with Your Friends? (Ep. 281)
Business and friends don't mix. At least, that's the common wisdom, and for good reason. Still, we've made it work for years. Should you take the risk?
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Mon 11 Nov 2019
5 Questions: College Reading, Winter Fitness, and Closing the Taste Gap (Ep. 280)
In this 5 questions episode, we talk about reading, winter fitness, helping others, schedules, and learning to make something that doesn't suck.
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00:57:28 |
Mon 04 Nov 2019
How to Stand Out from the Competition (Ep. 279)
In the internet age, we're competing against more and more people for the opportunities we want most. Standing out is both difficult and essential.
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Mon 28 Oct 2019
Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 278)
We talk about our experiences with and thoughts on imposter syndrome.
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01:41:00 |
Mon 21 Oct 2019
How to Save Money When You Hate Budgeting (Ep. 277)
Budgeting isn't very fun, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on saving money. Here are a few ways to keep your bank account happy without a budget.
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Mon 07 Oct 2019
When to Invest in New Gear (Ep. 276)
Sometimes a shiny new toy is the next step in your skill growth, but it's usually just a fun distraction. We talk about how to tell the difference.
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Tue 01 Oct 2019
5 Questions: Keeping Track of Bills, Coasting, and Moving to a New City (Ep. 275)
In this 5 questions episode, we talk about bills, self-improvement, branding, investing, and what it's like to move to a new city.
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01:23:52 |
Mon 16 Sep 2019
How to Make Money Selling Art at Comic Conventions (Ep. 274)
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01:29:18 |
Mon 02 Sep 2019
The Case Against Following Your Passion (Ep. 273)
Everywhere you look, the world is telling you to follow your passion. But does it need to be your job?
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01:16:45 |
Mon 19 Aug 2019
Let's Talk About Minimalism (Ep. 272)
Minimalism is all the rage these days. Is it just another fad, or is it worth checking out?
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Mon 05 Aug 2019
10 Things We Regret NOT Doing in College (Ep. 271)
We've talked a lot about the things we did in college, but what about the things we didn't? Here are some of the things we regret missing out on.
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01:05:59 |
Mon 29 Jul 2019
5 Questions: Mental Toughness, Quitting a Job, and Trying to Disconnect (Ep. 270)
In this 5 questions episode, we talk about when to quit a job, how to develop mental resilience, how to disconnect from constant computer use, and more.
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Mon 22 Jul 2019
How YouTubers, Podcasters, and Online Personalities Make Money (Ep. 269)
Ever wondered how so many influencers these days seem to be earning a living off little more than a social media following and some content? Wonder no more.
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01:20:01 |
Mon 08 Jul 2019
Our Winding Career Paths (Ep. 268)
Careers can look like they might be a straight line from start to finish, but it's not always that simple. We talk about the experiences that led us here.
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01:06:40 |
Mon 24 Jun 2019
When Good Advice Goes Bad (Ep. 267)
Productivity advice is cool and all, but sometimes you can take it too far. We talk about some times when seemingly good advice has backfired.
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00:50:20 |
Mon 10 Jun 2019
5 Questions: Simplifying Meals, Saving Your GPA, and Embracing Silence (Ep. 266)
In this week's 5 questions episode, we're talking about habits, cooking, coffee, grades, and the sometimes unsettling sound of silence.
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Mon 03 Jun 2019
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