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            <title><![CDATA[What is UX Wireframing?
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:34:55 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Wireframing is a key part of the user experience (UX) design process. It helps you to create a blueprint of your website or app, and determine how the different elements will work together. By creating a wireframe, you can test different ideas and designs, and get feedback from others before you start building anything. UX Wireframing Tools Wireframes are the foundation of a well-designed product. You can create them using tools such as Figma, Miro, Adobe XD, Balsamiq or Omnigraffle, any othe...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wireframing is a key part of the user experience (UX) design process. It helps you to create a blueprint of your website or app, and determine how the different elements will work together. By creating a wireframe, you can test different ideas and designs, and get feedback from others before you start building anything. UX Wireframing Tools</p><p>Wireframes are the foundation of a well-designed product. You can create them using tools such as Figma, Miro, Adobe XD, Balsamiq or Omnigraffle, any other whiteboard tools, or even Pen and Paper (Old Trend :( )</p><p>What is UX wireframing? UX wireframing is creating low-fidelity prototypes of a product’s user interface. Wireframes are typically designed to help communicate the structure and functionality of a product, as well as to help stakeholders and users visualize how the product will look and feel. Wireframing is an important step in the user experience design process and can help teams identify potential usability issues early on in the development cycle.</p><p>Why is UX wireframing important? Wireframing is an essential step in creating a great user experience. By creating a wireframe, you can see how the different elements of your design will work together and how the user will interact with your site or app. This helps you to create a more effective and user-friendly design.</p><p>Why is UX wireframing important? by #mrirafat What are the benefits of UX wireframing? When it comes to user experience (UX) design, wireframing is one of the most important stages of the process. By creating a wireframe, you can get a better idea of how the user will interact with your website or app. In addition, wireframing can help you improve your design’s usability and overall effectiveness. Here are some of the benefits of UX wireframing:</p><ol><li><p>It helps you visualize your design.</p></li><li><p>It improves communication between stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>It makes it easier to test and iterate on your design.</p></li><li><p>It improves usability and user satisfaction.</p></li><li><p>It speeds up development time.</p></li></ol><p>What are the critical steps in UX wireframing? UX wireframing is a critical step in the design process for any user interface. By creating a wireframe, you can quickly identify and fix potential usability issues before they become costly problems down the road. But what are the critical steps in creating a successful wireframe?</p><p>Wireframes are an important part of the web design process, and there are a few key steps to creating a successful wireframe. The first step is to understand the wireframe’s purpose and what it will be used for. Next, you’ll need to gather inspiration and collect samples of what you want the wireframe to look like. Once you have a general idea of what you want, you can start sketching out your ideas. After that, it’s important to create a prototype and test it with users. Finally, make any necessary changes and finalize the wireframe.</p><p>What are some common tools for UX wireframing? UX wireframing is the process of designing a website or app’s user interface. This can be done with a variety of tools, including pen and paper, basic software like Microsoft Word or PowerPoint, or more specialized tools like Balsamiq Mockups or Axure RP, and some of them are already explained in the beginning. The type of tool you use is largely a matter of personal preference, but some tools are more popular than others. In general, the most popular UX wireframing tools are: 1) those that are easy to use and don’t require any special skills; 2) those that allow you to create interactive prototypes; and 3) those that are affordable or free.</p><p>What are some common tools for UX wireframing? What are some tips for creating effective UX wireframes? Wireframes are an essential part of the UX design process, but they can be tricky to get right. Here are a few tips for creating effective wireframes:</p><p>1.Start with the goals of the project. What needs to be accomplished with this product or website? What are the key user goals?</p><p>2.Think about the user’s journey. How will users interact with the product or website? What are the key steps in that journey?</p><p>3.Use sketches and diagrams to brainstorm ideas. Don’t worry about getting everything perfect at first — just get your ideas down on paper.</p><p>4.Use a grid system to create precise layouts and designs. This will help you ensure that your pages look and function correctly.</p><p>5.Use wireframe software (like Balsamiq or Sketch) to create more polished drawings and interactivity.</p><p>6.Use the Principles of Interaction Design to guide your design decisions. Interaction is at the heart of all good design, so make sure you’re always thinking about it.</p><p>What are some tips for creating effective UX wireframes? by #mrirafat In conclusion, wireframing is an important step in the UX design process. It helps to ensure that the final product is user-friendly and meets the users’ needs. By following the tips provided in this article, you can create effective wireframes that will help you to achieve your UX goals.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Too Many Browser Tabs? You Gotta Read This!
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:33:24 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you’re like me, you always feel a bit of guilt about your bad habit of having too many open browser tabs. A well-organized, productive person would be more disciplined. My bad browser habits are obviously a sign of my chaotic, cluttered mind. Or are they? James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits, is definitely very productive and organized. And he too has a “bad brower tab habit”:*“I bet I’ll read at least 30% of the tabs I have open over any two-week period. If I don’t get around ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re like me, you always feel a bit of guilt about your bad habit of having too many open browser tabs. A well-organized, productive person would be more disciplined. My bad browser habits are obviously a sign of my chaotic, cluttered mind.</p><p>Or are they?</p><p>James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits, is definitely very productive and organized. And he too has a “bad brower tab habit”:</p><blockquote><p>*“I bet I’ll read at least 30% of the tabs I have open over any two-week period. If I don’t get around to reading a particular tab, then it must mean it’s not really that important to me — but at least I gave it a chance!”</p></blockquote><ul><li><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://every.to/superorganizers/how-james-clear-is-writing-his-next-book">How James Clear is Writing His Next Book</a>*</p></li></ul><p>Maybe that’s a good attitude towards browser tabs. They’re not a to do list. Just because you keep a tab open doesn’t mean you’re now required to actually revisit it. You don’t “fail” if you don’t get back to that tab.</p><p>It’s simply a way to handle the massive amounts of information we’re confronted with every day, it’s an additional filter that allows us to later sift through anthing we found intersting, and decide: Is this something that’s worth my time and attention?</p><p>And if not, get rid of it.</p><p>Pro tip: James Clear uses a Chrome extension called OneTab, which makes it easy to save all your open tabs in a list to review later. It’s free, and you can <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/onetab/chphlpgkkbolifaimnlloiipkdnihall?hl=en">get OneTab here</a>. (I’ve used this extention myself too and really like it for the simplicity.)</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The 6 step framework to learning any skill 10x faster
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:26:38 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Learning how to learn is a superpower. Use this 6-step framework to pick up a skill, learn anything faster and become an expert.Create a roadmap You won’t reach where you want to if you don’t know where you’re going.Spend a few days planning out your roadmap. Who are you going to learn from? How are you going to learn? How will you practice it? 5 days of planning will save you 5 months of wasted time and effort.Learn the basics Don’t dive into the deep waters directly.Familiarise yourself wit...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learning how to learn is a superpower.</p><p>Use this 6-step framework to pick up a skill, learn anything faster and become an expert.</p><ol><li><p>Create a roadmap You won’t reach where you want to if you don’t know where you’re going.</p></li></ol><p>Spend a few days planning out your roadmap.</p><p>Who are you going to learn from? How are you going to learn? How will you practice it? 5 days of planning will save you 5 months of wasted time and effort.</p><ol><li><p>Learn the basics Don’t dive into the deep waters directly.</p></li></ol><p>Familiarise yourself with the basics. Build a solid foundation to get a better grasp on complex topics later.</p><p>Skipping directly to the complex parts is just overwhelming.</p><ol><li><p>Study people who already did what you’re trying to do Finding mentors is critical.</p></li></ol><p>You don’t need to carve out an entirely new path. Whatever you’re trying to do, there’s a good chance someone else did it way better than you ever can.</p><p>Study them to avoid any mistakes you might make as a beginner,</p><ol><li><p>Drill into your weaknesses We’re naturally wired to avoid tough situations.</p></li></ol><p>If you don’t focus on your weaknesses, you will never get better at that skill. Double down on your weaknesses and attack them from all angles.</p><p>This is the fastest way to learn a skill and develop expertise.</p><ol><li><p>Constructive feedback The most successful creators have one trait in common:</p></li></ol><p>A complete lack of ego.</p><p>Always be willing to take harsh criticism. The more criticism you can take, the faster you will become an expert.</p><ol><li><p>Be aware of overlearning. Overlearning is just another form of procrastination.</p></li></ol><p>Pick a goalpost or a target, and once you reach there: test out your skills in real life.</p><p>You will learn more by doing, not by learning.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[QA Engineer’s Impact in PRD Review
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:25:13 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Imagine you want to build a house for your family, but you don’t know where to start. A good starting point would be to gather all the family members and understand their requirements, must-haves, good-to-haves, etc. Once requirements are jotted down, they serve as guidelines for blueprint creation whilst architects and contractors determine the feasibility of the project prior to any effort going into building a house. Since QA Engineers interact with the application regularly and have vast ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine you want to build a house for your family, but you don’t know where to start. A good starting point would be to gather all the family members and understand their requirements, must-haves, good-to-haves, etc.</p><p>Once requirements are jotted down, they serve as guidelines for blueprint creation whilst architects and contractors determine the feasibility of the project prior to any effort going into building a house.</p><p>Since QA Engineers interact with the application regularly and have vast product domain knowledge they can be a driving force to be reckoned within PRD review cycle with the four R’s strategy.</p><p>4R’s Strategy Recognise In this phase, QA Engineers understand the problem, vision statement, and target audience. Then they brainstorm stated workflows, which helps in understanding the value that can be added to the business.</p><p>Relate This step focuses on connecting with the system’s existing limitations and pain points and visualising the global context from the bounded context.</p><p>Relay In this step, the QA’s and product team discuss all the pain points, spanning across highlighting ambiguities, test strategies, and potential risks. Hence, becoming transparent about the impact on existing functionalities within the application.</p><p>Reinforce/Revamp After a thorough understanding of business value, potential risk, impact, and discussion; PRD is ready for T-shirt sizing.</p><p>Any gaps between requirements and engineering efforts will be resolved and estimations will eventually become more accurate.</p><p>If any changes are required PRD can be updated to address feedback provided by QA engineers.</p><p>Advantages</p><ol><li><p>Engineering Effort Optimised Knowing exactly what outcome to expect from a system and having a thorough understanding of features under development by the engineering team will yield high accuracy and less wastage of resources</p></li><li><p>Time Saved Generally measuring twice cut once approach saves a lot of time as it reduces the risk of error which may incur more time and effort just to fix an error which implies that effort not spent on fixing an unwanted system outcome that might be out of scope adds up to saved time.</p></li><li><p>Cost Saved Time saved results in more efficient engineering operations thus avoiding any cost overheads.</p></li><li><p>Deliverable expectations met It’s a big win to deliver exactly what the end-user wants thus closing in on any gaps between ambiguity and assumptions on the engineering end through such a rigorous review process by QA who happens to have the most domain knowledge of a product.</p></li><li><p>Domain understanding It’s vital to understand Why, Where, and When. Having a clear idea about the target audience and targeted domain and its overall business objective helps in understanding negative as well positive use cases.</p></li><li><p>System Breakpoints identified Limitations and breakpoints of the system highlighted in early stages of SDLC, before development work even begins.</p></li><li><p>Test/Requirement Analysis kicked off Test Requirement analysis is initiated automatically as QA understands the requirements and having pre-existing domain knowledge will assist in drawing reference for metrics of success and failures for testing. It is further followed by test planning test designs, breaking down functional, non-functional flows of the system</p></li><li><p>Precise Technical Requirement Documentation Technical Requirements are clear with concrete implementation</p></li><li><p>Expectation consistent across Engineering team</p></li></ol><p>Disadvantages Prone to failure in absence of async communication within stakeholders. Developers might be blocked on implementation until reviews are finalised. Multiple review iterations are required in case of changing requirements which may in effect take some time.</p><p>Statistics In order to quantify the significance of involving QA’s in product requirement document review; We have come up with a unique matrix that shows change requests or bugs reported by the product team or beta users post-development.</p><p>Reduction in feedback as QA engineers’ review processes matured and their involvement increased over the course of features 1–4.</p><p>Improving trends are the epitome of reduced gaps between product expectation and execution.</p><p>This is only possible by adopting the four R’s strategy by QA engineers in PRD review processes from the word go.</p><p>No.of Change Requests Reported / Feature Conclusion</p><p>In light of the above facts, we can safely say the PRD review involving QA engineers in the early phases of SDLC is ideal. It is also recommended as per software development literature thus throwing shackles off the conventional mindset about diminishing role of QA’s and its value-added within the system. Hence making them an impeccable part of a de-centralised, empowered, and informed Engineering team.</p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>pupa-and-lupa@newsletter.paragraph.com (pupa-and-lupa.eth)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[This is why we don’t multitask
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:24:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Your phone just rang. Oh look, surprise surprise another notification from Instagram. Uuu someone on TikTok just liked your video. How about some emails from that online store you visited a year ago? Sounds familiar? No one cares if you’re busy working or studying, or you’ve just found a good book and you need some peace and quiet. Distractions will knock at your door 24/7. Have you finally found some motivation to close the curtains and start your 6 hour pomodoro session? Here are some well ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your phone just rang. Oh look, surprise surprise another notification from Instagram. Uuu someone on TikTok just liked your video. How about some emails from that online store you visited a year ago? Sounds familiar?</p><p>No one cares if you’re busy working or studying, or you’ve just found a good book and you need some peace and quiet. Distractions will knock at your door 24/7. Have you finally found some motivation to close the curtains and start your 6 hour pomodoro session? Here are some well deserved ads about that new restaurant in town. Bon Appetite!</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://unsplash.com/photos/cqFKhqv6Ong">https://unsplash.com/photos/cqFKhqv6Ong</a></p><p>We struggle every day to adapt to a multitasking lifestyle, to do what everyone else does, to keep up the high pace and pretend everything is perfect. Also we want to believe that it’s ok to have 10 tasks at hand and 15 more in the back of our mind. Yeah, we can do it, we are sooo capable. All we need is less sleep, more hours in a day, more caffeine and someone else to do all this sh!t for us.</p><p>The truth is, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://hbr.org/2010/12/you-cant-multi-task-so-stop-tr"><em>multitasking doesn’t even exist and it’s pretty much a toxic behaviour.</em></a></p><p>I’ve read a really interesting fact in a neuro-science book called “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50195746-how-the-brain-works">How the Brain works</a>” — once you switch focus from the task at hand, it takes up to 25 minutes to get back on track. Also, long-term memory and creativity are quietly suffering.</p><p>your brain on multitasking</p><p>Efficiency can drop by almost 40%, and that’s a lot. Imagine having to play basketball with one eye closed. That’s what you’re doing to your brain when you’re trying to do 3 things at once.</p><p>Moreover, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://hbr.org/2010/12/you-cant-multi-task-so-stop-tr">HBR</a> (Harvard Business Review) writes that multitaskers actually do less things. Ironic, isn’t it? What we are doing is not actually multitasking, it’s basically taking multiple steps, in different directions — at the same time. Our brain decides which information to process depending on the amount of interest that it arises. If you are playing video-games while talking on the phone with your clients, you might actually hear less from what they’re saying. This happens because your visual cortex is more active and demanding, and receives more information than your auditory cortex.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://unsplash.com/photos/By-tZImt0Ms">https://unsplash.com/photos/By-tZImt0Ms</a></p><p>In the book I talked about earlier (“How the brain works”), there’s also a pretty simple solution to our problem. In order to improve attention span, we need to take two actions: a) focus on something specific, while b) tune out both external and internal distractions. For example, while reading this you might be bombarded with social media notifications, the door might ring or you might be hungry, and start thinking about your future dinner. What you’ll read next won’t be as important as meal planning or counting likes on your photos, right? It’s true, eating and satisfying our social needs are more important and vital than reading some random information on the internet.</p><p>It’s so easy to fall for social media notifications that will definitely ruin your no-distractions policy, no matter how hard your try to resist it. Let’s pause and find out why we’re like this: our brain is wired to respond to messages, whether they are verbal or non-verbal. We value social recognition and we deeply require it. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be socially accepted. Almost all the activities — working, playing, eating, studying, sports, even sleeping — are done in groups.</p><p>We are the sum of the people we surround ourselves with. Therefore, every interaction with our peers is considered an important one. That’s why every time that phone rings and beeps, our brain is prepared to collect critical information regarding the group we’re a part of, and to update our state of being. And that’s why it will distract you every damn time.</p><p>Stop fooling yourself into believing that your brain can open up 100 new tabs at once, and still give 100%. It can’t do its best while being surrounded internally and externally by distractions.</p><p>Take one thing at a time, be patient, and results will come sooner than you think.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://unsplash.com/photos/TK_WT3dl2tw">https://unsplash.com/photos/TK_WT3dl2tw</a></p><p>Yeah, complex stuff. Multitasking doesn&apos;t sound that good anymore, huh?</p><p>Lots of people are dealing with this problem, that is why I found lots of tips on this subject. Here are some of them that I’ve tested and found helpful:</p><ul><li><p>Block distractions: turn off your phone, or at least put it on silent/ do not disturb mode. If this doesn’t work for you, put your phone away. Once you are done setting up your working space and get into the zone, standing up and going on a treasure hunt for a tiny beeping thingy won’t be so fun anymore.</p></li><li><p>Put your priorities and mind in order: talk openly with your family and friends when you need some time alone. You are not rejecting them, you are creating the best version of yourself, so that when you are with them, you are in the best form possible. Also, make sure to apply the same behaviour when you’re spending time with them. The best gift, that you can offer to yourself and your loved ones, is living in the moment, no matter if it’s work, a social event or relaxation.</p></li><li><p>Before you start a demanding and time consuming task, plan your breaks beforehand, and stick to the plan. For example: start with 20 minutes of focus time, followed by a 5 minutes break. Do this for a couple of times, then increase your working period from 20 minutes to 30. Do this as many times as you want, as long as it keeps you focused. This is called the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryancollinseurope/2020/03/03/the-pomodoro-technique/?sh=4eb90c283985">pomodoro technique</a>, if you need some help with it, there are lots of videos on Youtube and apps that keep track of your progress.</p></li><li><p>Remind yourself why you are doing this. Write your motivation down on a sticky note and stick it somewhere visible. Every time you will want to do something else to distract yourself, take a good look at your note.</p></li><li><p>Create a proper mood for your activity. Devote some time to tidying up your desk, filling up that bottle of water that you always forget about, making a good coffee or preparing your workout shoes. What I find to be very useful, before I start my long and hard (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://giphy.com/gifs/theoffice-the-office-tv-a-benihana-christmas-IjJ8FVe4HVk66yvlV2">that’s what she said</a>) studying session, is playing some rain sounds from my Mac app ( link here -&gt; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://apps.apple.com/ro/app/flow-sounds-for-productivity/id1526070402?mt=12">“Flow-Sounds for Productivity”</a>). Also, I like a cosy and friendly environment so I tried aromatherapy. For some reason, lemongrass and oranges really keep me aware and awake.</p></li><li><p>Set some healthy habits that you will be able to stick to on the long run. Nothing too fancy: just the regular 8 hours of sleep, 30 mins of physical activity/day, 2 l of water. PS: try to squeeze in some veggies in there. Aaand you are good to go. In order to succeed you gotta take good care of yourself too, that’s the deal.</p></li></ul><p>In the end, I would like to highlight a few points: be a bit more selfish, think more about your well-being, so that you can be a better person for yourself and the people around you. Also don’t forget about your ambitions and desires. They all require time and a lot of work.</p><p>You are indeed capable to do everything you put your mind to, but only one thing at a time.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[3 Ways To Turn Knowledge Into Action
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:23:08 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you read a lot of self-help books? Do you watch self-improvement videos frequently to learn how you can better yourself? If you do, one difficulty you’d undoubtedly face on this journey is ‘actionability’ — that is, taking action and applying new knowledge you’ve learned to better yourself. You see…Knowledge is not power. Knowledge is POTENTIAL power. If you don’t use your knowledge in some way, shape, or form, it is innately worthless.Yes. Knowledge is worthless if you don’t tap on them. ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you read a lot of self-help books? Do you watch self-improvement videos frequently to learn how you can better yourself?</p><p>If you do, one difficulty you’d undoubtedly face on this journey is <strong>‘actionability’</strong> — that is, <em>taking action and applying new knowledge you’ve learned to better yourself.</em></p><p>You see…</p><blockquote><p>Knowledge is not power.</p><p>Knowledge is POTENTIAL power.</p><p>If you don’t use your knowledge in some way, shape, or form, it is innately <strong>worthless</strong>.</p></blockquote><p>Yes. Knowledge is <strong>worthless</strong> if you don’t tap on them.</p><p>So what’s stopping us from taking action on our knowledge? Well… there are a couple of reasons. Let’s explore.</p><h1 id="h-problem-1-we-think-we-have-to-make-really-big-changes" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Problem #1 — We THINK we HAVE TO make really big changes</h1><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://pixabay.com/photos/to-go-biking-cycle-heaven-5360648/">Image by Muscat_Coach via Pixabay</a></p><p>We often think that <strong>big changes are necessary for us to grow</strong>. However, big changes <strong>require a lot of work</strong>.</p><p>If you put yourself in a position where you can easily get <strong>overwhelmed by the large amount of work</strong>, you’d very likely <strong>give up</strong>.</p><p><strong>Example</strong>: You want to start meditating to clear your mind. You set a goal to <strong>meditate every day for 30 minutes.</strong> However, the <strong>large time commitment quickly overwhelms you</strong> and you <strong>give up on meditation altogether.</strong></p><h1 id="h-solution-1-focus-on-making-really-small-sustainable-changes" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Solution #1 — Focus on making REALLY small sustainable changes</h1><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://pixabay.com/zh/photos/quadricycle-child-karting-go-kart-1208708/">Image by kristenliam31 via Pixabay</a></p><p>The solution to this problem requires a <strong>mindset shift.</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Understand and internalize that small changes are enough</strong>. Oftentimes the change you need is <strong>SMALLER than you think.</strong></p></li><li><p>Starting small makes it <strong>mentally easy</strong> for you to get started. You can <strong>ALWAYS ramp up your efforts</strong> as time passes.</p></li></ul><p><strong>These little bits of effort will add up in the long run.</strong></p><blockquote><p>“Little by little, a little becomes a lot” — A Famous Tanzanian Proverb</p></blockquote><p><strong>Consider This:</strong> Start by meditating for <strong>3 minutes twice a week</strong>. You can meditate on the weekends when you have more free time. <strong>Once you start to notice the benefits, you can slowly ramp up</strong> your meditation frequency and duration. It’s <strong>much easier</strong> for you to pick up the <strong>habit of meditation</strong> this way.</p><h1 id="h-problem-2-we-dont-have-a-clear-plan" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Problem #2 — We don’t have a clear plan</h1><p>Credit: Unsplash Images</p><p>Here’s a great example.</p><ul><li><p>Bob and Alice are both trying to become healthier.</p></li><li><p>Bob says that he will <strong>“try to become healthier this year”.</strong></p></li><li><p>Alice says that <strong>she will run 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8 am to 9 am.</strong></p></li></ul><p>Who do you think is <strong>more likely to accomplish their goal?</strong></p><p>They say that <strong><em>“ambiguity is the mother of procrastination”</em></strong> and that couldn’t be closer to the truth.</p><h1 id="h-solution-2-make-a-plan-and-be-specific" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Solution #2 — Make a plan and be specific</h1><p>Credit: Unsplash Images</p><p>To eliminate ambiguity, you <strong>need a plan</strong>. In general, <strong>the more specific and the more clear you are about your plan the better.</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>What’s the first task</strong> you will tackle when you wake up?</p></li><li><p><strong>How long will you spend</strong> on your afternoon workout?</p></li><li><p><strong>Where will you do</strong> your evening meditation?</p></li></ul><p>The goal is to <strong>turn your desired outcomes into a series of very clear behaviors.</strong></p><h1 id="h-problem-3-we-dont-remember-to-do-it" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Problem #3 — We don’t remember to do it</h1><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://unsplash.com/photos/so1L3jsdD3Y">Image by Robina Weermeijer via Unsplash</a></p><p>There are <strong>many golden nuggets of wisdom</strong> in self-help books and yet we <strong>struggle to remember</strong> most of them.</p><p>Even if we somehow remember the lessons vaguely, we <strong>fail to act on them at the right times.</strong></p><ul><li><p>A lesson about leadership may <strong>only be relevant when you are in a leadership position.</strong> However, you get so <strong>overwhelmed</strong> while leading that you <strong>fail to use</strong> the leadership tips you learned in a book.</p></li><li><p>Your breathing exercises will <strong>only come in handy when you’re in high-pressure situations.</strong> However, when you’re stressed, you <strong>fail to remember</strong> the breathing exercises that are supposed to calm you down.</p></li></ul><h1 id="h-solution-3-take-notes-and-set-triggers-to-remind-you" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Solution #3 — Take notes and set triggers to remind you</h1><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://unsplash.com/photos/5bYxXawHOQg">Image by David Travis via Unsplash</a></p><p>The first thing you need to do is realize the <strong>fallibility of human memory.</strong></p><ul><li><p>To remember the lessons from self-help books, <strong>you NEED to take notes.</strong></p></li><li><p>Taking notes not only helps you to <strong>remember key ideas</strong> from books you’ve read, but it also <strong>saves you time</strong> from flipping through the book to search for ideas you vaguely remember.</p></li></ul><p>After keeping track of these valuable lessons, you’d want to <strong>set some triggers to prompt yourself to take action on them.</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>A trigger is any stimulus that influences behaviors (similar to a cue)</strong></p></li></ul><p>Credit: Unsplash Images</p><ul><li><p><strong>Time-based trigger:</strong> It’s 7 am — my alarm rang so I will get up to head for work</p></li><li><p><strong>Location-based trigger:</strong> I passed by the park so I will slow down, try to be more present, and take deep breaths to relieve my pressure</p></li><li><p><strong>Emotional State Trigger:</strong> I feel stressed so I will sit down and meditate</p></li></ul><p><strong>Ultimately, writing notes allows you to track your knowledge, and setting triggers</strong> <strong>reminds you to take action on them.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Challenges with Deep Work
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:21:33 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[We have a limited amount of time and attention available. Some tasks are cognitively difficult, requiring a significant investment of time and energy to complete. Beings of optimism, we constantly strive to outperform our own capabilities. But somehow, we are able to make the necessary progress. Really!!! Everyone has developed a method to handle the problems of the modern world while producing excellent work. Is the job up to par? Or, how do you know it’s your best work? I’ve often wondered ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have a limited amount of time and attention available. Some tasks are cognitively difficult, requiring a significant investment of time and energy to complete. Beings of optimism, we constantly strive to outperform our own capabilities. But somehow, we are able to make the necessary progress.</p><p><em>Really!!!</em></p><p>Everyone has developed a method to handle the problems of the modern world while producing excellent work. Is the job up to par? Or, how do you know it’s your best work?</p><p>I’ve often wondered how to judge a piece of work’s quality. To learn about the difficulties we encounter when undertaking meaningful work, I embarked on a voyage of trial and error.</p><h1 id="h-challenges" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Challenges</h1><h2 id="h-mindset" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Mindset</h2><p>Everything else can be regulated or altered, but this is the key trait in my opinion. A person who is motivated by their cognitive talents and has a clear idea of what they desire or wants to accomplish will have no trouble getting around obstacles. Make sure you are aware of the input and output of the task before beginning it. And you’re prepared to tackle it head-on to finish it. Work produced with a careless attitude is of poor quality, which speaks for itself.</p><h2 id="h-preparation" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Preparation</h2><p>We must be methodical in our approach to a task. Before beginning, a simple sanity check (tools, software, writeup) is necessary. It’s crucial to comprehend the needs in their entirety. The task at hand can get off to a great start with a little bit of study done beforehand. Always make sure you have a checklist, so you have something to work from. Without performing your homework properly, you will waste a lot of time working on unimportant tasks.</p><h2 id="h-time-and-location" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Time and Location</h2><p>We have just 24 hours. Ship your work.</p><p>We can choose how to organize our time. It is simple to mimic another person’s schedule, but it might or might not work for you. To discover what works for you, try several things at different times. Utilize time-boxing strategies, such as Pomodoro, to keep yourself focused while working. Take a short break, disconnect, and return ready to rock for the following session.</p><p>To-do lists are useful for routine duties, but schedule time in your calendar for creative work every time. For me, this method has been quite helpful. Instead of getting sidetracked by ad hoc tasks, you can quickly immerse yourself in your work. Consistency is the key to this. To make it a habit, be sure to block off 2 to 3 hours each day.</p><p>Various tasks call for various surroundings. While some of us may work alone, some tasks necessitate teamwork. Decide where you want to be. Choose your best spot.</p><h2 id="h-tasks" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Tasks</h2><p>Examine your work.</p><p>Sort your tasks into categories. Once more, this promotes clarity. We must regularly write emails, attend meetings, complete paperwork, and other tasks in our day-to-day occupations. These types of trivial duties don’t have to take up our prime time. These won’t take us long to finish. Keep your time free for creative and productive work. This advice aids in assessing workplace progress.</p><h2 id="h-inspect-and-adapt" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Inspect and Adapt</h2><p>Observation is crucial. Our time commitments and work must be optimized. Make sure you examine your trials and errors and choose a suitable process each and every week. Select the system that functions best for you. Study the results, then make adjustments. The only way to develop is to reinvent oneself.</p><p>Put yourself to the test, and set the stage for productive action.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing the Chainge Token (CHNG)
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            <link>https://paragraph.com/@pupa-and-lupa/introducing-the-chainge-token-chng</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:46:03 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[We are very excited to share more information about the token economy available on Chainge. As expected, Chainge, bringing a new era of automated finance, will introduce a token in our ecosystem. The ticker will be CHNG and we love to call it “chainges”. Please find below a comprehensive list of questions and answers shedding some light on how the token works. Also, a couple of key points:There is no token sale at all.The team has no allocation of CHNG.CHNG has no value, but a buyback will ha...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are very excited to share more information about the token economy available on Chainge. As expected, Chainge, bringing a new era of automated finance, will introduce a token in our ecosystem. The ticker will be <strong>CHNG</strong> and we love to call it <em>“</em><strong><em>chainges</em></strong><em>”.</em></p><p>Please find below a comprehensive list of questions and answers shedding some light on how the token works. Also, a couple of key points:</p><ul><li><p>There is <strong>no</strong> token sale at all.</p></li><li><p>The team has <strong>no</strong> allocation of <strong>CHNG</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>CHNG</strong> has <strong>no</strong> value, but a buyback will happen. See details below.</p></li></ul><h1 id="h-questions-and-answers" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Questions and Answers</h1><h2 id="h-question-1" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Question 1:</h2><p>Which public blockchain will the <strong>CHNG</strong> token use?</p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> <strong>CHNG</strong> will use Fusion network (learn more about it, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.fusion.org/">here</a>). But, thanks to Fusion’s brilliant tech and DCRM cross chain technology, <strong>CHNG</strong> can easily and smoothly be routed to Ethereum Network or BSC (Binance Smart Chain — read more about it, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/an-introduction-to-binance-smart-chain-bsc">here</a>).</p><h2 id="h-question-2" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Question 2:</h2><p>Does the <strong>CHNG</strong> token have a token sale session?</p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> No. <strong>CHNG</strong>, the Chainge ecosystem token, will not be part of any token sale. All <strong>CHNG</strong> will be distributed to the community for free, in exchange for performing various tasks that will be requested over time from early adopters.</p><p>**What tasks do I have to complete to get the CHNG token? **Please read below, we will provide all the details and even more information will be available at the next website update.</p><h2 id="h-question-3" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Question 3:</h2><p>Does the team or the company have any allocation of <strong>CHNG</strong>?</p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> No. The team and the company do not have any allocation of <strong>CHNG</strong>.</p><h2 id="h-question-4" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Question 4:</h2><p>How does Chainge, the company, make money?</p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> There are multiple ways of monetization for Chainge, as a company. Some of them are evident and can be shared as of now and others are still in progress. More information will be released at a later stage.</p><p>To begin with, Chainge users will pay a fee to the company (<em>in a decentralised way</em>) when starting to use the automated financial services built within the application. Examples of such services are cross-chain swaps, getting loans or opening auto aggregations / split accounts with friends and partners.</p><p>We are evaluating multiple revenue streams connected to upcoming features. Further details will be shared at a later date.</p><h2 id="h-question-5" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Question 5:</h2><p>Does <strong>CHNG</strong> token have value? Is <strong>CHNG</strong> a kind of governance token?</p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> No, <strong>CHNG</strong> does <strong>not</strong> have any value. However, Chainge, as a company, will use <strong>25% of the profits</strong> to buy back from DEX and burn <strong>CHNG</strong> every quarter. This means that <strong>CHNG</strong> holders virtually hold 25% shares of Chainge, although <strong>CHNG</strong> holders do <strong>not</strong> receive any dividends. But, de facto, using 25% of the Chainge profit to buy back and burn implies that the holders share in the success of the company.</p><h2 id="h-question-6" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Question 6:</h2><p>Is there any other usage of the <strong>CHNG</strong> token?</p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> Yes. There will be multiple uses, in progress at the moment and to be shared at a later date, when the application launches. For now, we can share that <strong>CHNG</strong> will be used to <strong>exempt the fee</strong> applied the moment the user benefits from various features of the application. This exemption can be for a longer or shorter time frame and we also reserve the right to add, remove or modify the uses of the <strong>CHNG</strong> token, in synchronization with the product development and strategy.</p><h2 id="h-question-7" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Question 7:</h2><p>How do we get <strong>CHNG</strong> tokens?</p><p><strong>Answer:</strong> We planned a staged release of the product, in order to engage communities, validate various strategies and gather social interest in multiple market segments. We aim to give every early adopters the chance to earn <strong>CHNG</strong> tokens <strong>ahead of the application launch time</strong> and use it when the product is out.</p><p><strong>Everything will be very simple. Before the application is out,</strong> users will be asked to perform several tasks on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://chainge.finance/">website</a>. For each task they will be rewarded with a specific amount of points. The ratio between a point and a <strong>CHNG</strong> token is 1:1. All the points collected on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://chainge.finance/">website</a> will be transformed into <strong>CHNG</strong> tokens at the product launch.</p><p><strong>Example:</strong> If you collected <strong>1.000 points</strong> on the Chainge website, you will have <strong>1.000 CHNG tokens</strong> at the time of the launch.</p><p>Here are a couple of possible examples of involvement to be requested from early adopters <strong>and which can be executed starting with the next version of the website:</strong></p><p><strong>I. Joining the waiting list</strong> Staged releases don’t imply that we don’t validate the product concept with the market segments we address. Actually, our purpose is to have a strategic approach in which we enhance security by discovering early stage bugs, developing various mechanisms to control access and, also, validating ideas by exposing the product to a controlled set of segments.</p><p><strong>Starting with the next update of the website</strong>, the waiting lists will be open. Any early adopter who is interested in being part of the Chainge ecosystem will have the chance to join the waiting list.</p><p>The reward for joining the waiting list is <strong>50 points (<em>50</em> CHNG <em>tokens</em>)</strong>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Say hello to the future! March 31st brings new Chainges
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:45:27 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As you all now, March has been and still is a very busy month for us here @Chainge. We’ve exceeded 1 million users on our waiting list and announced some of the groundbreaking features you’ll enjoy in the Chainge app. But no worries, there’s plenty more to come! We’re tirelessly working to launch the application and provide you with the best possible experience & functionalities. But more info on that will be out soon. For now, here’s a quick overview of what’s going to happen on the 31st of ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As you all now, March has been and still is a very busy month for us here @Chainge. We’ve exceeded 1 million users on our waiting list and announced some of the groundbreaking features you’ll enjoy in the Chainge app. But no worries, there’s plenty more to come!</p><p>We’re tirelessly working to launch the application and provide you with the best possible experience &amp; functionalities. But more info on that will be out soon.</p><p>For now, here’s a quick overview of what’s going to happen on the <em>31st of March:</em></p><h1 id="h-waiting-list" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Waiting List</h1><p>The waiting list will permanently close. So, make sure that your friends and family sign up and join the waiting list before the 31st of March.</p><p>Refer as much as you can and as fast as you can because the clock is ticking. We won’t be accepting any more people on the waiting list after this date.</p><p>However, new users will be able to sign up and use our available features on the website such as the <strong>Amplifier</strong> and <strong>Deposit to earn</strong>. They just won’t be able to join the waiting list.</p><p>The existing users will have access to their accounts as usual, by signing in, while of course keeping their spot on the waiting list. In April, we will start inviting users to test the application according to the waiting list ranks. The first version of the Chainge app will be available to the first 100 users.</p><h1 id="h-referrals" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Referrals</h1><p>The referral functionality will still be up and running &amp; you’ll be able to use it to encourage your network to sign up and seize the opportunity of being part of the Chainge ecosystem. However, you will no longer be awarded any referral bonus tokens.</p><h1 id="h-amplifier" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Amplifier</h1><p>Starting with the 1st of April, the amplifier reward system will be subject to some changes as well:</p><p>a. Every amplify will get 10 CNHG tokens. b. Every retweet of the amplify will get 1 CHNG token. c. Every 5 likes will get 1 CHNG token.</p><p>And of course, let’s not forget <strong>our Amplifier Contest which will end on March 31st.</strong></p><p>The top 10 users with the highest number of retweets will win Chainge Star Kits. The winners will be announced on the 1st of April, so stay tuned.</p><p>For more details on how the competition works check out the dedicated article <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://chainge-finance.medium.com/chaingers-let-us-hear-your-voice-f703dc9e7e21">here</a></p><h1 id="h-deposit-to-earn" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Deposit to Earn</h1><p>The deposit to Earn will stay intact. Nothing will change, and everyone will still be able to benefit from the great APYs + CHNG token rewards.</p><p>Now, you might be wondering…</p><h1 id="h-why-is-the-reward-systems-structure-changing" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Why is the reward system’s structure changing?</h1><p>According to the CHNG token supply distribution model we previously presented <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://chainge-finance.medium.com/introducing-the-chainge-token-chgs-a4a9203cc272">here</a>, up until now, the CHNG token rewards were coming from the <strong>10% supply which was allocated before the application was out.</strong></p><p>Since on March 31st we’ll cease some functionalities and restructure the rewards accordingly, (in preparation of the app launch) starting with April 1st, the next round of CHNG token rewards will be coming from the <strong>15% batch</strong> — which was originally allocated for rewards within the application.</p><h1 id="h-goodbye-cheaters" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Goodbye cheaters!</h1><p>In order to clean up and make sure the tokens distribution is 100% fair, we will run our AI algorithm to identify cheaters. Please remember that anyone could be affected by this, since you might have benefited from cheaters’ referral bonus. Any referral bonus from cheaters will be deducted. Everyone will be able to sign in and check their correct final number of CHNG tokens in phase 1, after total supply is announced.</p><h1 id="h-total-chng-tokens-supply" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Total CHNG tokens supply</h1><p>With the 10% token allocation batch depleting on March 31st, thus ending <strong>phase 1</strong>, on the 1st of April we will be able to calculate the <strong>total supply of the CHNG tokens on the market</strong> by multiplying the already distributed tokens by 10.</p><p>For example: If the community will have earned 200M tokens by March 31st, the total supply of CHNG tokens will be 2 Bn. We know this sounds like a lot, but patience is key, as this supply will decrease and the value of a token will inevitably increase.</p><p>So slowly but surely, the revolution is unfolding right before your eyes. Make sure you brace yourselves. It’s gonna be one hell of a ride!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DeFi: A brand new world
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:44:08 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In its early days, the world wide web was a mysterious tool, available only to those who knew how to use its power and understand its core. Today, the internet is a given. Literally the whole planet has access to it and can’t even seem to remember life before it. We foresee the same thing happening with DeFi. Although we’re probably a pretty long way from that ideal blockchain application scenario, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that traditional banking is losing ground and will one day be...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In its early days, the world wide web was a mysterious tool, available only to those who knew how to use its power and understand its core.</p><p>Today, the internet is a given. Literally the whole planet has access to it and can’t even seem to remember life before it.</p><p>We foresee the same thing happening with DeFi. Although we’re probably a pretty long way from that ideal blockchain application scenario, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that traditional banking is losing ground and will one day be obsolete.And it’s up to us to pave the way to this brand-new upcoming reality. That’s what visionaries have always done; and now, together, we are stronger than ever. In the age of speed, efficiency and automation, us Chaingers will be the driving force behind the new era of digital transformation.</p><p>But in order to reach our maximum potential we need the right tools to do so. And the most powerful tool we have at hand is <strong>information</strong>. Nothing beats that. So, let’s take a quick look at some of the life-changing benefits Chainge will bring to the table and let’s share them with as many people as possible:</p><h1 id="h-the-ability-to-build-your-own-digital-bank" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">The ability to build your own digital bank</h1><p><strong>Today,</strong> most people are using centralised financial institutions for their daily needs. Banks play the role of “rulers”, controlling huge amounts of wealth and using it as they please. Moreover, these services are often quite complicated, tedious and expensive. So, the demand for something better, simpler and more cost efficient is getting to the point of stringency. This demand is even further increased by people wanting to digitise fiat &amp; financial instruments as well as NFTs getting more and more traction.</p><p>That’s where Chainge comes in and shifts the paradigm to complete freedom and (at the same time) 100% control over all financial services. Long story short, everyone will be enabled to provide and get financial services to and from others anywhere on the globe.</p><p>And all of this will be possible because DeFi protocols are automated and essentially skip out on the need for human moderation in financial services and products. Thus, the costs will be lowered and efficiency dramatically increased.</p><p>You can even think of all this as a “self-driving bank” if you want, where human error is no longer possible and everything you had to do “manually” before will now be automatically done with the help of technology. From smart contracts to payments or deposits, it will all be just a few taps away. With no middlemen. No hassle. No red tape.</p><h1 id="h-financially-connect-with-your-loved-ones" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Financially connect with your loved ones.</h1><p>Like it or not, finance is a HUGE part of our lives. And by that we mean our personal lives as well. From raising money for birthday presents, organising family vacations or friends’ outings <strong>to</strong> transferring, borrowing or simply saving up together, most of our group activities do have a financial component. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to do all that and more by using one simple app?</p><p>Well, we think so.</p><p>That’s why Chainge will make it possible.</p><p>You’ll be able to connect with other people just like you do on social media and this will enable you to perform any kind of financial transaction in a completely safe manner, without actually meeting face to face or using a centralised institution.</p><p>Your financial connections ecosystem will grow exponentially and you’ll soon have unlimited options when it comes to financially connecting with your friends, business acquaintances and loved ones.</p><h1 id="h-one-button-away-from-any-financial-service" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">One button away from any financial service.</h1><p>This again, might be an uncomfortable subject for some but if we’re to take an objective look at what really pushed humanity towards evolution for the past centuries, we’ll discover it was simply put: laziness — the comfort of doing complex operations with as little effort as possible.</p><p>It might sound harsh, but automating tasks like washing and feeding, helped us evolve as a species and gave us the time needed to enjoy life and focus on the things that truly matter to us. It also helped us contribute to the welfare of our global society, eradicate diseases and provide for those unable to provide for themselves. So, if you never thought about how much good came out of the desire to simplify our daily needs then this is the perfect time to do it.</p><p>Because the next stage of ease and simplicity is knocking at your door, as we’re proud to introduce: <strong>The magic button —</strong> the button that does <strong>almost</strong> anything for you.</p><p>From payments to exchange and acquisition, all your basic financial needs will be met with one simple tap of that one amazing button.</p><h1 id="h-business-automation" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">Business automation</h1><p>The simplest way to define ERP is to think about all the core processes needed to run a company: finance, manufacturing, HR, supply chain, services, procurement, and others. At its most basic level, ERP integrates these processes into a single system.</p><p>Chainge will also play a huge role here because… well… because it CAN.</p><p>The intrinsic features of blockchain make the perfect recipe for using it in ERP system applications.</p><p><strong>Today, there are 2 main use cases which really need business automation:</strong></p><ul><li><p>payroll services</p></li><li><p>profit sharing model</p></li></ul><p>Payroll-related payments that will run through Chainge offer the potential for faster transaction speeds, faster tax reconciliation, and the ability for HR professionals to authenticate employment history; While profit sharing will be done automatically in an on-point 100% correct, fast and transparent manner.</p><p>We’ll soon be experiencing stability and security at their best.</p><p>All of the benefits above and more <strong>will</strong> become reality.</p><p>All that’s left to do is shout it from a roof top: Chainge <strong>is</strong> going to change the world!</p><h1 id="h-about-chainge" class="text-4xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">About Chainge</h1><p>Chainge is the digital finance app that’s going to introduce the world to complete financial freedom. We provide bank level security, customised financial services, flawless automation, while offering a top-notch user experience for everyone.</p>]]></content:encoded>
            <author>pupa-and-lupa@newsletter.paragraph.com (pupa-and-lupa.eth)</author>
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