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Jul 2018
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Thomas Frank - The Productivity Guru

SARA DIETSCHY
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Thomas Frank helps students with study tips, note taking strategies and advice on how to destroy productivity. His self titled YouTube channel features videos like "The Most Powerful Way to Remember What You Study", "8 Habits of High Successful Students" and "How to Stop Being Tired All of the Time". I'm so excited to learn more about Thomas' journey and what lead him to help people live their best productive lives! In this episode we chat about why college is still important for some people, my problem with college, why Facebook is so important for business and productivity / note taking apps we use!

Listen to Part 2 on Thomas' podcast "College Info Geek"

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