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.\nFull show notes\nThis week\u2019s episode is sponsored by:\n\nBrilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek \u2014 and if you\u2019re one of the first 83 people to use this link, you\u2019ll also get 20% off your subscription.\nTodoist: 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.\n\nThings mentioned in this episode:\n\nHow Much Owning a Home Will ACTUALLY Cost You (Ep. 225)\nSeth's Bike Hacks on YouTube\nThe Hedonic Treadmill (Ep. 226)\nThomas' Top 10 Favorite Podcasts (Ep. 228)\nWhat I Learned From Almost Dying On The Side Of The Road\n\nWant more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.\nYou 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.\nTimestamps:\n\n0:00:00 - What happened to Martin?\n0:22:56 - Facing your fears head-on\n0:30:11 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)\n0:32:36 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks)\n0:34:23 - Relying on positive motivators rather than negative ones\n0:37:47 - Taking breaks from being disciplined\n0:41:55 - Closing thoughts on Martin's experience and bike safety tips\n0:55:45 - Conclusion\n\nIf 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!\n\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.