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    9. How do you pay your student loans?

    enMay 27, 2020
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    About this Episode

    Navigating student loans feels complicated. Today’s episode will clear up the most common points of confusion and leave you feeling ready to tackle your financial commitments with confidence.
     
    Here’s what you can expect today:
    • Who do you actually owe money to?
    • What will your bill amount be?
    • How do you choose a repayment plan?
    • Should you consolidate?
    • How long does it take to pay off student loans?
    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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    13. Is it smart to pay off student loans early?

    13. Is it smart to pay off student loans early?
    What would you do with a bigger income? If you’re like the average college student or recent graduate, then you have a student loan bill hanging over your shoulders. There are plans that minimize your payment and let you take 10, 15, 20, even 25 years to pay them off! What if instead, you paid them off early so that you could regain control of your income?
     
    Here’s what you can expect today:
    • Reasons why it is better to pay off your student loans early
    • A preview of the freedom you can experience by taking control of your income instead of promising it to pay for the past
    • Encouragement to get started, and an invitation to join a community that will support you on your journey
    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
     
    The Intentional Community. 
     
    We're inviting you to join the Intentional Academy Online Community. It’s free. We use an online forum called Discord that runs on desktop, web apps, and mobile to connect with each other and take action together on what we’re learning. We discuss the podcast, answer questions, and swap lots of gifs. More than anything else, we take the time to support each other as we try to live our best lives.
     
    If you’d like to turn this podcast into a dialog, and be connected to like-minded learners, then you should visit intentionalacademy.com/13 for instructions on how to join for free. It’s time that people like us did things like this together.

    12. How can I be more productive at work?

    12. How can I be more productive at work?
    The professional world looks dramatically different from the classroom. As students we grow accustomed to weekly due dates, and very rarely give our attention to anything with a longer timeline. Sure, there are semester projects, but even on these larger tasks the majority of our efforts take place within a week of the due date. Meanwhile, the working world asks us to balance priorities with a wide range of timelines.
     
    Here’s what you can expect today:
    • Ways to balance projects, repetitive tasks, and fire-fighting to make meaningful contributions to your organization
    • How to ask your supervisor for help balancing your workload
    • The secret to getting more done at work (that isn’t actually a secret): love what you do.
     
    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
     
    The Intentional Community. 
     
    We're inviting you to join the Intentional Academy Online Community. It’s free. We use an online forum called Discord that runs on desktop, web apps, and mobile to connect with each other and take action together on what we’re learning. We discuss the podcast, answer questions, and swap lots of gifs. More than anything else, we take the time to support each other as we try to live our best lives.
     
    If you’d like to turn this podcast into a dialog, and be connected to like-minded learners, then you should visit IntentionalAcademy.com/12 for instructions on how to join for free. It’s time that people like us did things like this together.

    11. You deserve to be picky about where you work

    11. You deserve to be picky about where you work
    What if the real reason people have such a hard time finding jobs is that they aren’t picky enough?
     
    You deserve to love your job. But the fear of not being chosen forces many of us to the middle of the road, trying desperately to be a “good candidate” for every position. Maybe that’s the problem.
     
    Here’s what you can expect today:
    • Permission to be picky, and hold out for your dream.
    • A list of common reasons people settle - and how to change your thinking.
    • An introduction to personal branding - the strategy that will give you power over your career.
    Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Intentional Academy Community https://www.intentionalacademy.com/community

    How to Budget for June 2020

    How to Budget for June 2020
    Bonus Episode! A new month, a new budget. We used to hate budgeting, it feels so restrictive. Let us show you how to turn that around by giving yourself permission to ENJOY your money. We’ll also talk about specific tips for this month, with everything that’s going on in the world.
     
    Bonus episodes aren’t announced. We don’t share them all over the internet. These are just for you, our subscribers. Thanks for being here!
     
    Resources mentioned in this episode: The FREE Intentional Academy Community. Visit https://www.intentionalacademy.com/community to join us. We’d love to help you get your budget worked out!

    10. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

    10. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
    “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” This is such a difficult interview question. What do you say that presents you as a candidate they can't wait to work with? 
     
    Here’s what you can expect today:
    • Identify your strengths - what makes you unique from all of the people you’re in class with?
    • Identify your growth areas - finally find an answer to the most intimidating interview question out there
    • Learn how to come across confident and give them a chance to show you how their organization will support your career.
    Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Intentional Academy Community

    9. How do you pay your student loans?

    9. How do you pay your student loans?
    Navigating student loans feels complicated. Today’s episode will clear up the most common points of confusion and leave you feeling ready to tackle your financial commitments with confidence.
     
    Here’s what you can expect today:
    • Who do you actually owe money to?
    • What will your bill amount be?
    • How do you choose a repayment plan?
    • Should you consolidate?
    • How long does it take to pay off student loans?
    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    8. I’ve been asked to start my new position remotely.

    8. I’ve been asked to start my new position remotely.
    Working remotely brings a whole host of challenges. In this conversation, Tony, Justin, and special guest Melony Breeze dig into how to make the most of your remote work - whether you’re an intern, new hire, or seasoned pro.
     
    Here’s what you can expect today:
    • How to prioritize your day
    • How to build effective work relationships from a distance
    • How to handle work-life balance when everything seems jumbled together
    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    7. I have an offer but my start date got delayed.

    7. I have an offer but my start date got delayed.
    In today’s episode, Justin and I answer a question from our subscribers. With the economy paused, hiring freezes at many organizations, many start dates are getting pushed back. This is causing stress around logistics, income, and timing. Whether you’re a full-time hire or an intern, we’re digging into what you can do right now to make the most of all of this.
     
    Resources mentioned in this episode: The Ultimate Career Builder’s Starter Kit: https://www.intentionalacademy.com/careerbuilder

    Graduation 2020

    Graduation 2020

    Congratulations to the Class of 2020!!! This is a special bonus episode. If you came looking for a point, you’ll probably find one. But we didn’t set out to make it. No pitch. No 5-step plan. It’s just a chance for us to take a few minutes to celebrate the accomplishment of everyone who has achieved one of their biggest life goals this month.