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When to Invest in New Gear (Ep. 276)
Category: Education
Duration: 01:16:28
Publish Date: 2019-09-30 19:00:00
Description:

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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Timestamps:

  • 0:03:14 - Buying new gear makes you think you're improving
  • 0:10:42 - Discussing some of our gear
  • 0:22:02 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)
  • 0:24:17 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)
  • 0:26:27 - Discussing some of our gear (continued)
  • 0:27:17 - Knowing when you really need to upgrade your gear
  • 0:39:38 - Investing in education, and applying what you learn
  • 0:54:01 - Getting started with your hobby
  • 1:09:56 - Buying online courses
  • 1:12:18 - Conclusion

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