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Debian GNU/Linux: Guide to Installation and Usage by John Goerzen and Ossama Othman is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . Troubleshooting here B. Troubleshooting In Debian, as in life, things don’t always work as you might expect or want them to. While Debian has a well-deserved reputation for being rock-solid and stable, sometimes its reaction to your commands may be unexpected. Here, we try to shed some light on the most common problems that people encounter. B.1 Common Difficulties This section provides some tips for handling some of the most frequently experienced difficulties users have encountered. B.1.1 Working with Strangely-Named Files Occasionally, you may find that you have accidentally created a file that contains a character not normally found in a filename. Examples of this could include a space, a leading hyphen, or maybe a quotation mark. You may find that accessing, removing, or renaming these files can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you: ◼ Try enclosing the filename in single quotation marks, like this: less ’File With Spaces.txt’ ◼ Insert a ./ before the filename: less ’./-a strange file.txt’ ◼ Use wildcards: less File?With?Spaces.txt ◼ Use a backslash before each unusual character: less File\ With\ Spaces.txt B.1.2 Printing One common source of trouble is the printing system in Debian. Traditionally, printing has been a powerful but complex aspect of Unix. However, Debian makes it easier. An easy way to print is with the package called magicfilter. magicfilter will ask you a few questions about your printer and then configure it for you. If you are having troubles printing, give magicfilter a try. B.1.3 X Problems Many questions revolve around X. Here are some general tips for things to try if you are having difficulties setting up the X Window system: ◼ For mouse problems, run XF86Setup and try the PS/2, Microsoft, MouseSystems, and Logitech options. Most mice will fit under one of these. Also, the device for your mouse is /dev/psaux for PS/2 mice and a serial port such as /dev/ttyS0 for serial mice. ◼ If you don’t know what video chipset you have, try running SuperProbe; it can often figure this out for you. ◼ If your screen doesn’t have a lot of color, try selecting a different video card or tell X how much video RAM you have. ◼ If your screen goes blank or has unreadable text when you start X, you probably selected an incorrect refresh rate. Go back to XF86Setup or xf86config and double-check those settings. ◼ xvidtune can help if the image on the screen is shifted too far to the left or right, is too high or low, or is too narrow or wide. ◼ xdpyinfo can give information about a running X session. ◼ XF86Setup can set your default color depth. ◼ You can select your default window manager by editing /etc/X11/window-managers. ◼ /var/log/xdm-errors can contain useful information if you are having trouble getting xdm to start properly. As a final reminder, try the XF86Setup or xf86config tools for configuring or reconfiguring X for your hardware. B.2 Troubleshooting the Boot Process If you have problems during the boot process, such as the kernel hangs during the boot process, the kernel doesn’t recognize peripherals you actually have, or drives are not recognized properly, the first things to check are the boot parameters. They can be found by pressing F1 when booting from the rescue disk. Often, problems can be solved by removing add-ons and peripherals and then booting again. Internal modems, sound cards, and Plug-n-Play devices are especially problematic. Tecras and other notebooks, and some non-portables fail to flush the cache when switching on the A20 gate, which is provoked by bzImage kernels but not by zImage kernels. If your computer suffers from this problem, you’ll see a message during boot saying A20 gating failed. In this case, you’ll have to use the ‘tecra’ boot images. If you still have problems, please submit a bug report. Send an email to submit@bugs.debian.org. You include the following as the first lines of the email: must Package: boot-floppies Version: version Make sure you fill in version with the version of the boot-floppies set that you used. If you don’t know the version, use the date you downloaded the floppies, and include the distribution you got them from (e.g., “stable” or “frozen”). You should also include the following information in your bug report: i386 architecture your general hardware vendor and model model amount of RAM memory SCSI host adapter, if any scsi CD-ROM model and interface type, i.e., ATAPI cd-rom network interface card, if any network card details of any PCMCIA devices pcmcia Depending on the nature of the bug, it also might be useful to report the disk model, the disk capacity, and the model of video card. In the bug report, describe what the problem is, including the last visible kernel messages in the event of a kernel hang. Describe the steps you performed that put the system into the problem state. About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. John Goerzen and Ossama Othman (2004). Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. 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Hey there, fellow truth-seekers! Are you tired of crossing your fingers, avoiding black cats, and sacrificing your lunch to appease ancient superstitions? Well, fret no more! It's time to dive into the enchanting world of technicality and wave goodbye to those old wives' tales. Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a hilarious journey to discover why being technical is the potion that'll bring joy, success, and a sprinkle of unicorn dust into your life. Understanding Technicality: Picture this: superstition is like believing in a horde of invisible leprechauns plotting against you, while technicality is like putting on a superhero cape, armed with a laser-guided truth-seeking missile. It's about being rational and logical, my friends! While others are chasing rainbows and knocking on wood, you'll be making informed decisions like a boss. Breaking Free from Superstition: Let's be real here: superstition has a few screws loose. Avoiding sidewalk cracks because you don't want to break your mother's back? It's time to break free from these chains of absurdity and embrace the freedom of critical thinking. Say goodbye to walking like a contortionist just to avoid a few cracks in the pavement! If you are interested in reading more of my articles and staying in touch with me then consider subscribing to my Hackernoon newsletter. You can subscribe by hitting that subscribe button below. The Benefits of a Technical Mindset: Objective Decision-Making: When you're technical, you'll have the power of reason on your side. You won't need a rabbit's foot to make decisions. Instead, you'll rely on evidence, facts, and good ol' common sense. No more flipping coins to choose your next career move—it's time to flip the switch to logic! Problem-Solving Prowess: Being technical is like having a supercharged brain. You'll possess the ability to analyze problems, break them down into bite-sized pieces, and zap them away with your intellect. It's like being MacGyver, but with fewer paperclips and more brain power. Who needs a lucky charm when you've got your very own genius mind? Resilience and Adaptability: Life is like a magical unicorn roller coaster—full of unexpected twists and turns. With a technical mindset, you'll be equipped with the skills to adapt and thrive in a world of constant change. You won't be afraid of black cats crossing your path because you'll know that their fur color has zero impact on your success. Avoiding Pitfalls: Superstition is a sneaky devil that lures you into its traps. But fear not! A technical mindset will shield you from falling into those pits of deception. You'll be equipped with the armor of skepticism, able to spot frauds and scams from a mile away. No more falling prey to enchanted love potions or mystical get-rich-quick schemes! Thriving in a Technological Era: Ah, technology—the wizardry of our time! Being technical isn't just about embracing rationality; it's about riding the technological wave to success. Think of it as Gandalf summoning his digital army. In this digital age, technical skills are like the golden ticket to the chocolate factory of career opportunities. Embrace technology, and you'll be one step closer to becoming a tech-savvy wizard. Cultivating a Technical Mindset: So, how does one transform into a technical wizard, you ask? It's not as complicated as deciphering ancient scrolls, I promise! First, embrace your inner curiosity. Let it flow through your veins like an unstoppable force. Second, practice critical thinking like it's an Olympic sport. Solve puzzles, ask questions, and challenge the status quo. Lastly, seek knowledge like Indiana Jones hunting for ancient artifacts. Read, learn, and expand your mental horizons. Real-Life Examples: Remember that time when Nikola Tesla casually invented alternating current while sipping tea? That's the power of a technical mindset! Or how about Ada Lovelace, who wrote the world's first computer program? These remarkable individuals didn't rely on rabbit's feet or four-leaf clovers. They trusted in their technical prowess and went on to change the world. You can do it too! If you are interested in reading more of my content, then I recommend subscribing to my Hackernoon newsletter to stay in touch with me. Just click the . subscribe button

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Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here . A New Interest in Life CHAPTER XVII. A New Interest in Life THE next afternoon Anne, bending over her patchwork at the kitchen window, happened to glance out and beheld Diana down by the Dryad’s Bubble beckoning mysteriously. In a trice Anne was out of the house and flying down to the hollow, astonishment and hope struggling in her expressive eyes. But the hope faded when she saw Diana’s dejected countenance. “Your mother hasn’t relented?” she gasped. Diana shook her head mournfully. “No; and oh, Anne, she says I’m never to play with you again. I’ve cried and cried and I told her it wasn’t your fault, but it wasn’t any use. I had ever such a time coaxing her to let me come down and say good-bye to you. She said I was only to stay ten minutes and she’s timing me by the clock.” “Ten minutes isn’t very long to say an eternal farewell in,” said Anne tearfully. “Oh, Diana, will you promise faithfully never to forget me, the friend of your youth, no matter what dearer friends may caress thee?” “Indeed I will,” sobbed Diana, “and I’ll never have another bosom friend—I don’t want to have. I couldn’t love anybody as I love you.” “Oh, Diana,” cried Anne, clasping her hands, “do you love me?” “Why, of course I do. Didn’t you know that?” “No.” Anne drew a long breath. “I thought you liked me of course but I never hoped you loved me. Why, Diana, I didn’t think anybody could love me. Nobody ever has loved me since I can remember. Oh, this is wonderful! It’s a ray of light which will forever shine on the darkness of a path severed from thee, Diana. Oh, just say it once again.” “I love you devotedly, Anne,” said Diana stanchly, “and I always will, you may be sure of that.” “And I will always love thee, Diana,” said Anne, solemnly extending her hand. “In the years to come thy memory will shine like a star over my lonely life, as that last story we read together says. Diana, wilt thou give me a lock of thy jet-black tresses in parting to treasure forevermore?” “Have you got anything to cut it with?” queried Diana, wiping away the tears which Anne’s affecting accents had caused to flow afresh, and returning to practicalities. “Yes. I’ve got my patchwork scissors in my apron pocket fortunately,” said Anne. She solemnly clipped one of Diana’s curls. “Fare thee well, my beloved friend. Henceforth we must be as strangers though living side by side. But my heart will ever be faithful to thee.” Anne stood and watched Diana out of sight, mournfully waving her hand to the latter whenever she turned to look back. Then she returned to the house, not a little consoled for the time being by this romantic parting. “It is all over,” she informed Marilla. “I shall never have another friend. I’m really worse off than ever before, for I haven’t Katie Maurice and Violetta now. And even if I had it wouldn’t be the same. Somehow, little dream girls are not satisfying after a real friend. Diana and I had such an affecting farewell down by the spring. It will be sacred in my memory forever. I used the most pathetic language I could think of and said ‘thou’ and ‘thee.’ ‘Thou’ and ‘thee’ seem so much more romantic than ‘you.’ Diana gave me a lock of her hair and I’m going to sew it up in a little bag and wear it around my neck all my life. Please see that it is buried with me, for I don’t believe I’ll live very long. Perhaps when she sees me lying cold and dead before her Mrs. Barry may feel remorse for what she has done and will let Diana come to my funeral.” “I don’t think there is much fear of your dying of grief as long as you can talk, Anne,” said Marilla unsympathetically. The following Monday Anne surprised Marilla by coming down from her room with her basket of books on her arm and hip and her lips primmed up into a line of determination. “I’m going back to school,” she announced. “That is all there is left in life for me, now that my friend has been ruthlessly torn from me. In school I can look at her and muse over days departed.” “You’d better muse over your lessons and sums,” said Marilla, concealing her delight at this development of the situation. “If you’re going back to school I hope we’ll hear no more of breaking slates over people’s heads and such carryings on. Behave yourself and do just what your teacher tells you.” “I’ll try to be a model pupil,” agreed Anne dolefully. “There won’t be much fun in it, I expect. Mr. Phillips said Minnie Andrews was a model pupil and there isn’t a spark of imagination or life in her. She is just dull and poky and never seems to have a good time. But I feel so depressed that perhaps it will come easy to me now. I’m going round by the road. I couldn’t bear to go by the Birch Path all alone. I should weep bitter tears if I did.” Anne was welcomed back to school with open arms. Her imagination had been sorely missed in games, her voice in the singing and her dramatic ability in the perusal aloud of books at dinner hour. Ruby Gillis smuggled three blue plums over to her during testament reading; Ella May MacPherson gave her an enormous yellow pansy cut from the covers of a floral catalogue—a species of desk decoration much prized in Avonlea school. Sophia Sloane offered to teach her a perfectly elegant new pattern of knit lace, so nice for trimming aprons. Katie Boulter gave her a perfume bottle to keep slate water in, and Julia Bell copied carefully on a piece of pale pink paper scalloped on the edges the following effusion: “TO ANNE “When twilight drops her curtain down And pins it with a star Remember that you have a friend Though she may wander far.” “It’s so nice to be appreciated,” sighed Anne rapturously to Marilla that night. The girls were not the only scholars who “appreciated” her. When Anne went to her seat after dinner hour—she had been told by Mr. Phillips to sit with the model Minnie Andrews—she found on her desk a big luscious “strawberry apple.” Anne caught it up all ready to take a bite when she remembered that the only place in Avonlea where strawberry apples grew was in the old Blythe orchard on the other side of the Lake of Shining Waters. Anne dropped the apple as if it were a red-hot coal and ostentatiously wiped her fingers on her handkerchief. The apple lay untouched on her desk until the next morning, when little Timothy Andrews, who swept the school and kindled the fire, annexed it as one of his perquisites. Charlie Sloane’s slate pencil, gorgeously bedizened with striped red and yellow paper, costing two cents where ordinary pencils cost only one, which he sent up to her after dinner hour, met with a more favorable reception. Anne was graciously pleased to accept it and rewarded the donor with a smile which exalted that infatuated youth straightway into the seventh heaven of delight and caused him to make such fearful errors in his dictation that Mr. Phillips kept him in after school to rewrite it. But as, The Cæsar’s pageant shorn of Brutus’ bust Did but of Rome’s best son remind her more, so the marked absence of any tribute or recognition from Diana Barry who was sitting with Gertie Pye embittered Anne’s little triumph. “Diana might just have smiled at me once, I think,” she mourned to Marilla that night. But the next morning a note most fearfully and wonderfully twisted and folded, and a small parcel were passed across to Anne. “Dear Anne, ran the former, “Mother says I’m not to play with you or talk to you even in school. It isn’t my fault and don’t be cross at me, because I love you as much as ever. I miss you awfully to tell all my secrets to and I don’t like Gertie Pye one bit. I made you one of the new bookmarkers out of red tissue paper. They are awfully fashionable now and only three girls in school know how to make them. When you look at it remember Your true friend, Diana Barry. Anne read the note, kissed the bookmark, and dispatched a prompt reply back to the other side of the school. My own darling Diana:— Of course I am not cross at you because you have to obey your mother. Our spirits can commune. I shall keep your lovely present forever. Minnie Andrews is a very nice little girl—although she has no imagination—but after having been Diana’s busum friend I cannot be Minnie’s. Please excuse mistakes because my spelling isn’t very good yet, although much improoved. Yours until death us do part Anne or Cordelia Shirley. P.S. I shall sleep with your letter under my pillow tonight. A. or C.S. Marilla pessimistically expected more trouble since Anne had again begun to go to school. But none developed. Perhaps Anne caught something of the “model” spirit from Minnie Andrews; at least she got on very well with Mr. Phillips thenceforth. She flung herself into her studies heart and soul, determined not to be outdone in any class by Gilbert Blythe. The rivalry between them was soon apparent; it was entirely good natured on Gilbert’s side; but it is much to be feared that the same thing cannot be said of Anne, who had certainly an unpraiseworthy tenacity for holding grudges. She was as intense in her hatreds as in her loves. She would not stoop to admit that she meant to rival Gilbert in schoolwork, because that would have been to acknowledge his existence which Anne persistently ignored; but the rivalry was there and honors fluctuated between them. Now Gilbert was head of the spelling class; now Anne, with a toss of her long red braids, spelled him down. One morning Gilbert had all his sums done correctly and had his name written on the blackboard on the roll of honor; the next morning Anne, having wrestled wildly with decimals the entire evening before, would be first. One awful day they were ties and their names were written up together. It was almost as bad as a take-notice and Anne’s mortification was as evident as Gilbert’s satisfaction. When the written examinations at the end of each month were held the suspense was terrible. The first month Gilbert came out three marks ahead. The second Anne beat him by five. But her triumph was marred by the fact that Gilbert congratulated her heartily before the whole school. It would have been ever so much sweeter to her if he had felt the sting of his defeat. Mr. Phillips might not be a very good teacher; but a pupil so inflexibly determined on learning as Anne was could hardly escape making progress under any kind of teacher. By the end of the term Anne and Gilbert were both promoted into the fifth class and allowed to begin studying the elements of “the branches”—by which Latin, geometry, French, and algebra were meant. In geometry Anne met her Waterloo. “It’s perfectly awful stuff, Marilla,” she groaned. “I’m sure I’ll never be able to make head or tail of it. There is no scope for imagination in it at all. Mr. Phillips says I’m the worst dunce he ever saw at it. And Gil—I mean some of the others are so smart at it. It is extremely mortifying, Marilla. “Even Diana gets along better than I do. But I don’t mind being beaten by Diana. Even although we meet as strangers now I still love her with an inextinguishable love. It makes me very sad at times to think about her. But really, Marilla, one can’t stay sad very long in such an interesting world, can one?” About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. L. M. Montgomery (2008). Anne of Green Gables. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/45/pg45-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. 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A New Interest in Life

Impressions and Comments by Havelock Ellis is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here . PREFACE PREFACE For many years I have been accustomed to make notes on random leaves of the things in Life and Thought which have chanced to strike my attention. Such records of personal reaction to the outer and inner world have been helpful to my work, and so had their uses. But as one grows older the possibilities of these uses become more limited. One realises in the Autumn that leaves no longer have a vital function to perform; there is no longer any need why they should cling to the tree. So let them be scattered to the winds! It is inevitable that such Leaves cannot be judged in the same way as though they constituted a Book. They are much more like loose pages from a Journal. Thus they tend to be more personal, more idiosyncratic, than in a book it would be lawful for a writer to be. Often, also, they show blanks which the intelligence of the reader must fill in. At the best they merely present the aspect of the moment, the flash of a single facet of life, only to be held in the brain provided one also holds therein many other facets, for the fair presentation of the great crystal of life. So it comes about that much is here demanded of the Reader, so much that I feel it rather my duty to warn him away than to hold out any fallacious lures. The fact has especially to be reckoned with that such Impressions and Comments, stated absolutely and without consideration for divergent Impressions and Comments, may seem, as a friend who has read some of them points out, to lack explicit reasonableness. I trust they are not lacking in implicit reasonableness. They spring, even when they seem to contradict one another, from a central vision, and from a central faith too deeply rooted to care to hasten unduly towards the most obvious goal. From that central core these Impressions and Comments are concerned with many things, with the miracles of Nature, with the Charms and Absurdities of the Human Worm, that Golden Wire wherefrom hang all the joys and the mysteries of Art. I am only troubled because I know how very feebly these things are imaged here. For I have only the medium of words to work in, only words, words that are flung about in the street and often in the mud, only words with which to mould all my images of the Beauty and Gaiety of the World. Such as they are, these random leaves are here scattered to the winds. It may be that as they flutter to the earth one or another may be caught by the hand of the idle passer-by, and even seem worthy of contemplation. For no two leaves are alike even when they fall from the same tree. HAVELOCK ELLIS. About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Havelock Ellis (2005). Impressions and Comments. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved October 2022 https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8125/pg8125-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org , located at https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html .

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Digitization is changing the face of all industries across the globe, and the life insurance space is no exception. By leveraging emerging digital technologies, life insurers can improve their business models, stay ahead of the competition and offer better customer experiences. Let's take a look at how digitalization enables life insurers to enhance their market reach and meet the ever-increasing expectations of modern customers. 1. Digital Customer Onboarding In a traditional insurance setup, the onboarding process is long, complex, and involves a lot of paperwork and back and forths with customers. In comparison, digital customer onboarding helps life insurers optimize time, resources, and costs while offering personalized customer experiences. The adoption of customer-facing digital apps or websites paired with Electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) solutions for onboarding offers unparalleled agility, and accessibility to customers and streamlines the entire process for insurers. The information provided by the customer is automatically uploaded to business systems such as CRM. This data can be harnessed for personalizing policies, upselling, and cross-selling. Such a seamless onboarding experience is a sure-shot trick to starting off a fulfilling and long-term relationship on the right foot. 2. Omnichannel Customer Experiences The mushrooming of multiple insurer-customer touchpoints is one of the most significant by-products of insurance digitization. As a result, insurance businesses will have to bear the responsibility of managing the various channels of communication. Naturally, it is not something one can conduct manually. As such, a centralized communication hub such as a CRM is a must-have in the life insurer's tech stack. The resulting unification of channels will introduce consistency in the customer experiences regardless of the channel through which they have come across the life insurer. Such omnichannel customer experiences make the entire customer lifecycle customer-friendly. Now, whether a lead is exploring a policy on the landing page or interacting with a PPC ad, whether a policyholder is raising a claim on the website or doing it on the mobile app, whether a customer is registering a complaint over email or through the chatbot - everyone will have the same customer experience. 3. Product and Service Personalization Digitalization helps life insurance businesses personalize products and services to meet the varying needs of individual customers. For example, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics technologies help insurers analyze customer data across all interaction points of their journeys. The insights extracted from the data allow insurers to identify what the customers want. As a result, insurers can ensure that the customers get tailored products that are in line with their requirements. AI-powered data integration programs also improve the data flow across disparate systems, and helps businesses obtain a single source of truth. Apart from product development, digitization also helps life insurers offer personalized services. Insurers can offer personalized recommendations and guidance to clients based on their requirements and preferences. This paves the way for improved customer satisfaction and helps insurers build an army of loyal brand advocates. 4. Data Analytics Data analytics has been heaven-sent in the field of insurance. It has enabled the elimination of guesswork and formed cold, hard facts as the basis of all policy-related decisions. It performs a cross-sectional analysis of high volumes of customer data sourced from multiple locations, from their profiles to behaviors to preferences, to offer a 360-degree view of their requirements. Such a holistic overview of the customer allows underwriters to perform a detailed evaluation and work out life insurance policies that match the customer's expectations. Naturally, such an approach to creating life insurance policies will enhance customer experience and earn businesses a favorable reputation. Moreover, the application of data analytics far exceeds policy underwriting or risk assessment. It can even act as a window into the customer experience as life insurers can track, measure, and benchmarks customer experience metrics using data analytics. Apart from service delivery, it can come in handy for life insurance product improvement and discovery. All in all, it is an effective ingredient for improving customer experience. 5. Digital Assistants Digital assistants have become ubiquitous in all customer-facing industries, and the same goes for insurance too. Life insurance businesses are turning to digital assistants for carrying out myriad activities - from helping leads find a life insurance policy that suits their needs to accepting payments of premiums and generating receipts to resolving basic customer queries. Chatbots are one of the most popular digital assistants available. These simulate intelligent, human-sounding conversations over text. Depending on the digital maturity of the chatbot, customers can interact through pre-configured menus or interact in their natural language. Some leverage technologies like AI and ML to add a dash of personalization and establish a one-to-one connection. Regardless of the digital assistant type, they can help with end-to-end life insurance business processes and boost customer experience while at it. Conclusion Customer experience is highly dynamic. As such, insurers must be prepared for constant innovation and action. Digital platforms and technologies like life policy administration software allow insurers to transform the customer experience and meet the ever-growing expectations of modern customers. All in all, a cross-organizational digitization strategy will unlock new opportunities and help you build long-lasting customer relationships.

Leveraging Digitization to Drive Customer Experiences in Life Insurance

How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day, August 2000 by Arnold Bennett is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series . You can jump to any chapter in this book here . Nothing in Life is Humdrum By Arnold Bennett Art is a great thing. But it is not the greatest. The most important of all perceptions is the continual perception of cause and effect—in other words, the perception of the continuous development of the universe—in still other words, the perception of the course of evolution. When one has thoroughly got imbued into one's head the leading truth that nothing happens without a cause, one grows not only large-minded, but large-hearted. It is hard to have one's watch stolen, but one reflects that the thief of the watch became a thief from causes of heredity and environment which are as interesting as they are scientifically comprehensible; and one buys another watch, if not with joy, at any rate with a philosophy that makes bitterness impossible. One loses, in the study of cause and effect, that absurd air which so many people have of being always shocked and pained by the curiousness of life. Such people live amid human nature as if human nature were a foreign country full of awful foreign customs. But, having reached maturity, one ought surely to be ashamed of being a stranger in a strange land! The study of cause and effect, while it lessens the painfulness of life, adds to life's picturesqueness. The man to whom evolution is but a name looks at the sea as a grandiose, monotonous spectacle, which he can witness in August for three shillings third-class return. The man who is imbued with the idea of development, of continuous cause and effect, perceives in the sea an element which in the day-before-yesterday of geology was vapour, which yesterday was boiling, and which to-morrow will inevitably be ice. He perceives that a liquid is merely something on its way to be solid, and he is penetrated by a sense of the tremendous, changeful picturesqueness of life. Nothing will afford a more durable satisfaction than the constantly cultivated appreciation of this. It is the end of all science. Cause and effect are to be found everywhere. Rents went up in Shepherd's Bush. It was painful and shocking that rents should go up in Shepherd's Bush. But to a certain point we are all scientific students of cause and effect, and there was not a clerk lunching at a Lyons Restaurant who did not scientifically put two and two together and see in the (once) Two-penny Tube the cause of an excessive demand for wigwams in Shepherd's Bush, and in the excessive demand for wigwams the cause of the increase in the price of wigwams. "Simple!" you say, disdainfully. Everything—the whole complex movement of the universe—is as simple as that—when you can sufficiently put two and two together. And, my dear sir, perhaps you happen to be an estate agent's clerk, and you hate the arts, and you want to foster your immortal soul, and you can't be interested in your business because it's so humdrum. Nothing is humdrum. The tremendous, changeful picturesqueness of life is marvellously shown in an estate agent's office. What! There was a block of traffic in Oxford Street; to avoid the block people actually began to travel under the cellars and drains, and the result was a rise of rents in Shepherd's Bush! And you say that isn't picturesque! Suppose you were to study, in this spirit, the property question in London for an hour and a half every other evening. Would it not give zest to your business, and transform your whole life? You would arrive at more difficult problems. And you would be able to tell us why, as the natural result of cause and effect, the longest straight street in London is about a yard and a half in length, while the longest absolutely straight street in Paris extends for miles. I think you will admit that in an estate agent's clerk I have not chosen an example that specially favours my theories. You are a bank clerk, and you have not read that breathless romance (disguised as a scientific study), Walter Bagehot's "Lombard Street"? Ah, my dear sir, if you had begun with that, and followed it up for ninety minutes every other evening, how enthralling your business would be to you, and how much more clearly you would understand human nature. You are "penned in town," but you love excursions to the country and the observation of wild life—certainly a heart-enlarging diversion. Why don't you walk out of your house door, in your slippers, to the nearest gas lamp of a night with a butterfly net, and observe the wild life of common and rare moths that is beating about it, and co-ordinate the knowledge thus obtained and build a superstructure on it, and at last get to know something about something? You need not be devoted to the arts, not to literature, in order to live fully. The whole field of daily habit and scene is waiting to satisfy that curiosity which means life, and the satisfaction of which means an understanding heart. I promised to deal with your case, O man who hates art and literature, and I have dealt with it. I now come to the case of the person, happily very common, who does "like reading." About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Bennett, Arnold. 2008. How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved May 2022 from https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2274/2274-h/2274-h.htm#chap10 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org , located at https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html .

Nothing in Life is Humdrum

One of the most common pieces of advice given to jobseekers is to “be more confident.” But what does that really mean? And how can you do it? The truth is, confidence is something that you have to work on every day. It’s a muscle that you have to build up over time. However, there are some things that you can do to help build your confidence and make yourself more comfortable in job interviews — and in life. Start by Defining What Confidence Means to You Confidence means different things to different people. For some, it might mean speaking up more often in meetings. For others, it might mean being more assertive when communicating with customers or clients. And for others still, it might mean simply having the courage to apply for jobs that seem out of reach. The first step in building your confidence is identifying what confidence means to you. Once you know what it is that you want to work on, you can start taking steps to make it happen. Make a List of Your Accomplishments One of the best ways to build your confidence is to remind yourself of all of the things that you’ve accomplished. When you’re feeling down or doubting yourself, take a few minutes to sit down and write out a list of all of your successes, both big and small. Include things like, “Got a job after months of searching,” “Nailed that presentation at work,” or “Helped a friend through a tough time.” Seeing your accomplishments in writing will help you to remember just how capable and competent you really are. Challenge Your Negative Thoughts Negative thoughts can be a major confidence killer. The next time you find yourself doubting your abilities or feeling down about yourself, take a moment to sit down and examine your thoughts. Are they really true? Are they helpful? Are they serving a purpose? If not, it’s time to start challenging them. For example, let’s say you’re getting ready for a job interview and you start thinking, “I’m never going to get this job. I’m not qualified enough.” Stop and ask yourself if that’s really true. Yes, there might be other candidates who have more experience than you. But that doesn’t mean that you’re not qualified or that you don’t have a chance of getting the job. Remember, thoughts are just thoughts. They’re not facts. Just because you think something doesn’t make it true. So the next time you find yourself doubting yourself, challenge your negative thoughts and remind yourself of all of the reasons why they’re not true. Invest in Yourself One of the best ways to build your confidence is to invest in yourself. This can mean taking the time to learn new skills, attending networking events, or even just reading books that inspire you. When you invest in yourself, you’re sending a message to yourself that you’re worth investing in. You’re worth your time and your energy. And that’s a powerful message indeed. Be Kind to Yourself Lastly, remember to be kind to yourself. We are often our own worst critics. We beat ourselves up for our mistakes and dwell on our failures. But if you want to be more confident, you have to learn to be kinder to yourself. Give yourself credit when you do something well. Forgive yourself when you make a mistake. And most importantly, learn to accept yourself — flaws and all. Building confidence is a journey. It’s not something that you can do overnight. But if you’re willing to put in the work, it’s something that you can absolutely achieve. So don’t be afraid to take those first steps. Remember, even the smallest act of confidence can make a world of difference. Find a Role Model or Mentor One of the best ways to learn how to be more confident is by observing someone who already is. Find a role model or mentor who possesses the type of confidence that you admire and aspire to have. Ask them for advice and guidance. Watch how they carry themselves and interact with others. See how they handle difficult situations. Take note of the things that they do — both big and small — that make them seem so confident. And then start incorporating those things into your own life. Fake It ’Til You Make It If you’re having trouble mustering up the confidence to go after your dream job or take on a new challenge, fake it ’til you make it. In other words, act like you’re already the confident person that you want to be. The more you do it, the easier it will become — and eventually, it will become second nature. Before long, faking it won’t be necessary anymore because you’ll actually be that person. Start a Confidence Journal One of the best ways to boost your confidence is to keep track of your accomplishments. Every day, write down at least one thing that you did that made you feel proud of yourself. It could be something as simple as “Worked out for 30 minutes,” “Ate breakfast without skimping on calories,” or “Said no to a friend who wanted to borrow money.” over time, you’ll have a long list of accomplishments to look back on — and that can be a major confidence booster. Build Your Support System Finally, make sure you have a strong support system in place. These are the people who will believe in you, even when you don’t believe in yourself. They’re the ones who will encourage you to pursue your dreams and remind you of your worth when you’re feeling down. So surround yourself with positive, supportive people — and don’t be afraid to lean on them when you need to. Confidence is a vital ingredient for success in any area of life. If you want to be more confident, start by challenging your negative thoughts, investing in yourself, being kind to yourself, and finding a role model or mentor. Additionally, don’t forget to fake it ’til you make it, start a confidence journal, and build a strong support system. Being confident doesn’t happen overnight; it’s something that takes time and effort to develop. However, by taking things one step at a time, anyone can learn how to be more confident — in job interviews and in life. Start by defining what confidence means to you and find someone whom you admire who can act as a role model or mentor. If necessary, fake it ’til you make it until being confident becomes second nature. With time and practice, anyone can learn how to boost their confidence and improve their chances of success in both their professional and personal lives! If you like cryptocurrency in general and would like to win some, Sign Up Here to enter my $500 in eth giveaway Also Published Here

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Hey HackerNoon Readers! I’m Miguel and I’m a leadership mentor and coach at inspiratree.com I want to thank the HackerNoon community and staff for their nomination in the as well as for sponsoring the Emerging Tech category of the 2022 Noonies awards. Emerging Tech category, .tech domains I’ve been nominated for the following awards and if you like my writing, please do check out these award pages and vote for me: HackerNoon Contributor of the Year- API, HackerNoon Contributor of the Year- BIG-DATA, HackerNoon Contributor of the Year- ENCRYPTION. Learn more about my thoughts and opinions on the emerging technology of 2022 and my journey in the tech industry via the interview below. 1. Please tell us your story. What do you currently do in tech and how did you get started doing it? I’ve had my share of roles in the SciTech industry. Scientists by training, creative spirit by choice, coach and mentor by passion. Started programming in C to fund my studies and got infected with that special virus that makes you feel satisfied when you finish a project, solve a big problem or simply get a smile from a user. 2. Tell us more! What are the things you make / write / manage / build? I do projects in the full stack but also get involved in extracting value from data. Even if I like delivering myself, my big passion is to help others influence their future. Specially in Tech, where I understand the language best. I enjoy having conversations that inspire and help us reflect on the why, what and how we do the things we do. 3. If we gave you 10 million dollars to invest in something today, what would you invest in and why? I would invest in tech that help mitigate the negative effects of climate change. We must think about the life our children and their children will have on this planet. 4. What do you think is the most exciting development in tech right now? And on a personal level, what tech are you most excited or passionate about? The developments in fusion reactor technology as well as new ways to store energy are fascinating. Specially because they attack a problem affecting all of us as a species. That’s a very fundamental question that should, must concern us. Obviously, all machine learning that we can deploy to “smartify” solutions is also important and maybe will be, because applied to so many different areas, a great contribution as well. 5. What are your concerns about how fast tech is evolving? I’m not concerned about the speed of tech evolution. In fact in some areas it is too slow. I’m concerned about software being still developed as an automation product instead of being a value generator. We still see too much of that. 6. Which tech company do you trust the most? Which do you trust the least? Why? I trust companies that have a focus on purpose and distrust those that have solely a focus on profit. I know that there is no black or white in this, I.e. all companies must focus on profit to survive. But, dedicating resources to understand environmental and social impact of their processes, from design to sales and support is a must. 7. What are you currently learning? I’m fascinated by how frontend frameworks evolve, Bun anyone? 8. What’s the best advice you’ve ever given someone? I’ve helped people discover where they can grow into. That starts by reflecting about what makes you tick. 9. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? “Take the slow boat in life and enjoy the trip”

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