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econ

About the New York FED's Gold Vault

k00b



All that security to guard something that's supposedly there...
But how much gold is there really?
Something I don't think they'll tell us...

Stacker Saloon

saloon

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Exact👌

 

I love coffee ☕ 

I wanted to share this... 

#WakeUp

#DrinkBlackCoffee..


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The best mix..

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Music

Daily Discussion Thread ~Music Saloon!

Public_N_M_E

Come Saturday!!! 🎼🎶🎵 



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#Starting my Saturday☕

Animal_World

Slovakia to kill 350 bears after fatal attack on man

Coinsreporter



No doubt!! There are other solutions!!
Humanity is the real monster!!

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There is no difference..

Photography

At 7am in the morning...

Roll

 

Come on!! 😳 How cool...
And I complain when it's 15C here in Lima in the winter...

Stacker_Stocks

🥉Triple trouble: Tariffs, TikTok, & Tesla  - Snacks

BlokchainB




I liked the quote...

"The stock market reacted like a toddler who was told 'no more screen time.'"
I honestly think Trump is reckless, but he's still managing to turn the tide in his favor.
Let's see how it turns out...



Excellent capture 📸👌
I imagine it'll get even colder as night falls...

bitcoin

At a conference I sit in a quite area and observe and enjoy a coffee. It's bustling around and many are attending a speech at the main stage. Two people sit next to me on a sofa and begin a conversation. He's wearing a beige hoodie and seems to be builder in the space, she's wearing a green winter dress and they seem to be colleagues. 

It seems they are now meeting for the first time in real life and exchanging advice, him advising her on how to store her Bitcoin. He’s been longer in the space it seems and she’s just started at the new start-up. I quickly introduce myself and ask them if I may listen in on the conversation since I am a researcher working in the space. They happily agree. She goes on to mention that she will be paid in Bitcoin and does not know how to store it. He goes on to advise her on using a hardware wallet, then takes out his phone and shows a video of the hardware wallet he is using. 

She says "Wow, it looks so easy to use. I tried so many different hardware wallets but they are so difficult to use." I see the tension in her shoulders, which then relaxes a bit. He goes on to show her all the security and backup methods for this particular hardware wallet. "I'm sold." She's smiling now and one can see that a decision has been made.

These conversations are happening everyday across the world not only at conferences but in villages, cafes or during random conversation at co-working working spaces. While we strive for good marketing and adoption of Bitcoin, these simple conversations between two people are what is driving actual use.

Safety and trust is a cultural concept in many countries and viewed differently depending on where one has originated from. If one is to imagine that many people would benefit from storing BTC on a device or using an app for lighting transactions then they must trust the process. This need to trust is a basic primary human need.

They will only trust the process if:

- Empowered: They feel as if they 100% know what they are doing when they are onboarded to the application/hardware device. If there is anything that creates doubt or friction in their minds, the trust to use it as a storage of BTC is gone. A person will window shop when deciding to use a wallet. On average when we interviewed people for various UX research initiatives one person had a minimum of two different Bitcoin wallets on their phone. Prior to that they had tested out quite a few wallets before settling on a decision.

- Safe: Many are nervous that they will not be able to access their funds once they put it online/on a hardware device. However often receiving advice from someone they trust this will result in them feeling safe. They will likely use the very same device/application that is being used by their friend/colleague or person in a close inner circle. 

While this story might seem overly simplified, it’s been repeated multiple times while  observing the behavior of people at conferences, through usability tests, and through interviews.

If we understand that a person is tentatively stepping into a “home” (Bitcoin wallet/hardware device) and looking “around” (onboarding process). Once they step in, they will only leave their “bag” (BTC) on the table if specific criteria are met. If not, they will pick up their “bag” (BTC) and walk into the next “home.” (Bitcoin wallet/hardware device). During this process there are basic psychological principles are taking place.

This is where design comes in and creates an experience. The UX design could be equated to the “interior design” of the house. Every click, every interaction every visual that a person sees or experiences is driving them to trust or distrust the experience. We as builders have a unique role in this process and I fully believe that we will solve these challenges together.

Thanks for reading🤠..



Conversations..  just conversations⚡🍊

Design

Making “this” less annoying

Design_r



Wow! It doesn't bother me that much, but it's great! What a great use!

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Today, while I was holding a virtual meeting with my study group on Discord, I passed by this beautiful parquet floor. It's actually just opened and it looks great!


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I've already brought my kids to this place, and I've even boarded the ship to become a pirate for them...
(I confess, I have a child at heart).

And obviously, I didn't miss the opportunity to take a good 📸 **Photo**


📸Naturally childish

science

Polycystic kidneys, do you know this disease?




No, thank God, my wife is healthy.
But in her family, cousins do have polycystic kidney disease, and they're going to have to go through dialysis.
It's not pleasant at all.

 

Read it if you like it.

My wife's family has several members with this disease, including her aunt who passed away a year ago.
And all I can say is that the process of undergoing dialysis is horrible!

Stacker_Sports

Atletico Madrid's Nightmare Month

suraz




Atlético Madrid without Simeone would be last in the table... 
Like Leganés, for example...

Padres' Merrill Lands 9 Year $135M Extension With Max Value Of $203M

Cje95




I think that with these super-million dollar contracts, it always ends up being very difficult for players to meet expectations since they have to stay in good physical shape... hit what's asked of them, meaning high numbers... and also struggle with the thought that "I'm already a multimillionaire, why bother trying?"... something that has undoubtedly happened to many players in any discipline, especially in baseball or soccer.

alter_native

Hello salespeople...

Let's talk about sales that were already ready, but...

Here's a small example...

A company was determined to change suppliers.

Everything was in order: better service, cheaper, impeccable service.

And at the last minute...

nothing.

The sale fell through.

Official reason?

"We'll leave it for later."

Now, if we really ask ourselves what happened, what conclusion does our minds come to?

Have you ever had a customer who seems interested, but then backs off for no apparent reason?

The problem is this:

Often, what breaks the sale isn't the price or the proposal.

It's an invisible obstacle that no one sees: the fear of CHANGE.

Change involves thinking, deciding, moving things around, taking risks...

And that's lazy. It makes you insecure. It makes you dizzy.

And what happens when you, as a salesperson, don't know how to detect that?

And we keep talking about benefits, discounts, and conditions...

When in reality, the customer just needs to feel secure.

They don't want more reasons.

They want more **trust.**

In sales, the confidence you convey to others is very important.
From your appearance, to the way you express yourself, to the tone with which you try to convince...
All of this comes together to achieve your goal.

And **confidence** is the foundation; it's the support that will close that sale.

Customers want to hear the classic answer to the classic question I always hear as a salesperson:

And is this product good?

And is this food delicious?

And we must answer with certainty and confidence.

Of course.

The idea of sometimes responding to a customer cracks me up...

No! I didn't buy what I'm selling; it's of poor quality.

Working with the public is definitely a delicate task, but at the same time, I really enjoy it, and I meet more people who help me improve my sales skills.


Thanks for selling.. 

I mean for reading🍊


Sales Corner (Trust.)

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During the day, my job takes me on and off at different stops around the city.

There's no doubt you can always capture a good angle. 📸⚡