Apr 09 2018 66 mins 9
Get your wings ready, because it's time to leave the nest. But what exactly does it take to strike out on your own? We talk about the day-to-day challenges of living independently. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Listen Money Matters How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174) The Naked Roommate, by Harlan Cohen How to Buy Your First House, Pt. 1: The Research Process (Ep. 205) How to Adult on YouTube The Art of Manliness 12 Rules for Life, by Jordan Peterson Debt: The First 5,000 Years, by David Graeber The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 202) 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: 0:03:29 - Becoming independent from your parents 0:07:06 - Handling all the costs that come with independence 0:14:27 - Choosing to live in a dorm during college 0:18:15 - Prioritizing what you need to buy 0:22:44 - Dealing with house maintenance 0:28:31 - Learning how to live with someone else 0:50:51 - Setting things up in your apartment 0:53:31 - Being aware of things that need to be done 1:00:02 - Developing your comfort zone 1:03:37 - 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!
