b"Not everything worth getting has to cost a lot. Here are some of our favorite reasonably-priced upgrades to improve your life without breaking the bank.\\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're one of the first 83 people to use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription.\\nCuriosityStream: High-quality streaming for people who love to learn. Get your first 30 days free by going to CuriosityStream.com/CollegeInfoGeek and using the promo code 'collegeinfogeek' when you sign up.\\n\\nThings mentioned in this episode:\\n\\nHow to Get Out of Debt as Fast as Possible (Ep. 238)\\nIron Gym Workout Bar\\nProSource Multi-Grip Pull-Up Bar\\nAudio Technica ATH-M20x\\nChef Knife\\nAlex French Guy Cooking on YouTube\\nLeuchtturm Hardcover Dotted Notebook\\nSharpie Plastic Point Stick Water Resistant Pen\\nStainless Steel Electric Kettle\\nAeroPress\\nThe Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland, by Catherynne M. Valente\\nThe Slow Regard of Silent Things, by Patrick Rothfuss\\nThe Diamond Age, by Neal Stephenson\\nTurtles All the Way Down, by John Green\\nHarry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, by Eliezer Yudkowsky\\nRationality and Precise Thinking (Ep. 57)\\nThe Sirens of Titan, by Kurt Vonnegut\\nEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown\\nDeep Work, by Cal Newport\\nAtomic Habits, by James Clear\\nThe Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey\\nPractical Botany for Gardeners, by\\xa0Geoff Hodge\\nThe Victorian Internet, by Tom Standage\\nIsa Does It, by Isa Chandra Moskowitz\\nThe Science of Cooking, by Dr. Stuart Farrimond\\nOntario Knives Rat 2\\nOster Blender\\nNutriBullet\\nBean Zafu Meditation Cushion\\nBean Bamboo Meditation Bench\\nHover\\nBackblaze\\nLifefactory Glass Water Bottle\\nHow Much Water Should You REALLY Be Drinking?\\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\\n0:04:50 - Pull-up bars\\n0:08:22 - Noise-cancelling headphones\\n0:12:47 - Chef's knife and knife-honing tools\\n0:17:35 - Notebooks for your ideas and goals\\n0:20:25 - Wall of velcro\\n0:22:17 - Teapots, kettles and AeroPress\\n0:27:53 - Fiction book starter kit\\n0:32:37 - Sponsor: CuriosityStream (Learning new topics)\\n0:35:17 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)\\n0:37:31 - Fiction book starter kit (continued)\\n0:39:17 - Plug strips\\n0:40:30 - Nonfiction book starter kit\\n0:46:13 - Pocket knives\\n0:48:37 - Blenders\\n0:50:57 - Toolkits\\n0:53:21 - Meditation cushions and benches\\n0:56:21 - Taking care of plants\\n0:58:31 - Domain names\\n0:59:57 - Cloud storage services\\n1:06:07 - Reusable water bottles\\n1:07:46 - 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."