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The Crowd A Study of the Popular Mind Author: Gustave Le Bon Gustave Le Bon’s “The Crowd - A Study of the Popular Mind” is often hailed as a classic exploration of crowd psychology, but for me, it fell short of expectations.

Turn the Ship Around!

Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?

Learn how to remove passwords from PDF documents using the qpdf tool on Linux, making it easier to read protected files on devices like the Pocketbook Touch HD.

A Guide to using git pull --rebase effectively Using git pull --rebase as your default merge strategy offers several benefits, particularly in maintaining a clean and linear commit history, which can simplify collaboration and code review.

The Art of Being Right 38 Ways to Win an Argument Author: Artur Schopenhauer “The Art of Being Right” by Arthur Schopenhauer is an interesting exploration of rhetoric and the art of winning arguments.

Learn how to optimize your Hugo site’s sitemap by adjusting priority and change frequency settings to improve SEO and guide search engine crawlers effectively.

Reflect on the nostalgia of playing classic RPG games like Ice Wind Dale and Baldur’s Gate, and the immersive experiences they provided.

Understand the rising costs of maintaining legacy Amazon RDS systems and explore the new RDS Extended Support option for MySQL and PostgreSQL.

Learn how to create a virtual bookshelf on your Hugo site using the PaperMod theme, allowing you to organize and share your reading list with ease.

The Culture Map Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business Author: Erin Meyer “The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business” by Erin Meyer is a highly insightful guide that explores how cultural differenc…

Rewired The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI Authors: Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje, Rodney Zemmel I’ve heard a lot of strange things about McKinsey, starting with this parody commercial: Then few more facts, but still provided in an…

Learn how to install Oracle Instant Client on Ubuntu 24.04 using both recommended and alternative methods, with a focus on Docker images.

Discover the current age and update status of various official Docker images, including CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian, in the 2024 edition of this analysis.

Learn how to automatically set the ’lastmod’ parameter in Hugo pages using Git modification dates to improve SEO and expedite search engine indexing.

Discover how Zed, a fast and efficient code editor built in Rust, aims to recapture the essence of Atom, with a focus on speed and customization.

Learn best practices for writing Dockerfiles by following the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) to enhance organization and maintainability of your Docker images.

Learn how to monetize your Hugo blog with custom Ko-fi shortcodes, allowing readers to support your work through voluntary contributions.

Learn how to leverage extensive command history in Bash and Zsh to improve your efficiency and productivity in the terminal.

Learn how to optimize Hugo static site redirects using Cloudflare Pages, overcoming limitations of GitHub Pages and Cloudflare Free plan.

Explore the impact of domain changes on SEO performance and traffic, and learn strategies to improve international visibility with multilingual content.

Blindsight Author: Peter Watts Still reading…

Błękitna kropka Człowiek i jego przyszłość w kosmosie Author: Carl Sagan I love science and I’m passionate about cosmos since I was 5.

Learn how to automate Docker image updates using Renovate Bot, a versatile tool that supports various package managers and custom dependency links.

Learn how to add and optimize Mermaid diagrams in Hugo, enhancing your static site with dynamic and interactive diagrams.

Learn how to use Makefiles to streamline your Terraform and Hugo projects, making environment management and static site generation more efficient.

Learn the best practices for patching and deprecating Docker images to maintain security and stability in your DevOps workflows.

Learn how to run x86-64 Docker images on Apple’s MacBook with M1/M2/M3 CPUs by setting the DOCKER_DEFAULT_PLATFORM environment variable.

Extreme Ownership How U.S.

Learn how to set up and use pre-commit hooks to automate tasks like linting, syntax checks, and optimizations for your Hugo blog.

Learn how to tune PipeWire for the best audio quality on Ubuntu, ensuring optimal sound performance for your Linux system.

I use Git a lot, even writing this article i will commit text few times.

Learn how to check the compressed size of Docker images to optimize download and startup times, using a simple bash function for accurate measurements.

Working Backwards Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon Author: Colin Bryar This book is all about the “Amazon Leadership Principles”  external link .

Learn effective strategies for interviewing DevOps candidates, including practical exercises and review-based assessments to evaluate their skills and fit.

Learn effective strategies for giving probation period feedback to new hires, ensuring clear communication and alignment within the team.

Dowiedz się, jak pielęgnować rośliny doniczkowe, takie jak storczyki, skrzydłokwiaty i fikusy, aby zapewnić im zdrowy wzrost i piękny wygląd.

Learn how to maximize page performance and security by tuning Cloudflare settings, specifically for a statically generated blog hosted on GitHub Pages.

Reflect on the journey of becoming a Team Lead, balancing technical work with leadership responsibilities, and exploring new ways to solve problems.

Learn how to run Google Tasks in a separate browser tab for better task management and integration with Gmail and Calendar.

Learn how to run Zwift in full screen mode on Windows, eliminating the windowed mode’s start menu and title bar for a more immersive experience.

Learn how to use GitHub with SSH on port 443 to bypass firewall restrictions and ensure seamless repository access.

The 48 Laws of Power Author: Robert Greene The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a controversial yet widely read book on strategy, influence, and manipulation.

Explore the process of switching comments provider for a Hugo blog, comparing Disqus, Utterances, and Giscus for better user engagement and ad-free experience.

How to Win Friends & Influence People Author: Carnegie Dale The book is written in a typical American style - “do this and that, and your life will change forever…” 😄 Applying the book’s rules too bluntly may come off as manipulative, and our conversation…

Lider w trampkach Czyli jak być przywódcą w zgodzie ze sobą Author: Małgorzata Jakubicz

Taka praca nie ma sensu Czyli jak zarządzać swoją energią Author: Tony Schwartz To ciekawa książka, którą o dziwo przeczytałem do końca.

Collaborating with the Enemy How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust Author: Adam Kahane In this book the author, Adam Kahane, presents several key concepts to help individuals navigate collaboration with people they may not agree wi…

Legendarna obsługa klienta Troska jest najważniejsza Authors: Blanchard Ken, Halsey Vicki, Cuff Kathy

The Effective Manager: Second Edition Completely Revised and Updated Authors: Mark Horstman, Kate Braun, Sarah Sentes The Effective Manager by Mark Horstman is a practical guide to great management at every level.