Hitler's Grand Railway Dream - Hitler's World: The Post War Plan - S01 EP06 - History Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some lessons learned from history?

We have three lessons from history. The first is that you have to do it yourself if you want to change the world. It is important to make sure that people are prepared for change when you try to improve their lives. Third, the future must be better if you want to change it.

The first lesson is to recognize that there are two options for changing the world. One is fighting for it, the other is creating it. Fighting for it is about winning, not remembering why you started fighting.

It is impossible to control how people respond to your ideas. However, it is possible to control how you present them. If you attempt to convince someone of something, you'll fail. If you want to inspire others to act, you will succeed.

The idea of a great movement was born when someone had it and took action. You can create change or respond to it. The best way to do this is to be clear and honest about your goals, where you are coming from, and to be bold enough to take the initiative to go places no one has before.

Second, we have the ability to choose. We can either wait for our lives to happen to us, or we can choose to make them happen. This means we need to choose what kind of life you want. Are we content to wait for someone else's approval to let us live? Or, do we want control of our destiny and take control?

We are living in a golden age, I would argue. There is more opportunity than ever, which makes it exciting. People feel empowered to make their own futures and that's very exciting.

It also presents a problem. It is essential to determine what you want, and how you can get it.

Let's say, for instance, that you are looking to buy a home. You could wait and see if someone gives you Home Depot gift certificates. You could also ask yourself "What would you love to do?" Next, find a job that allows you to do this. Apply for financing.

Now, suppose you were to travel the world. The question you might be asking yourself is "Where do I want go?" Then, you'd start saving money, researching countries online, talking to friends, etc. You'd then book a ticket.

Let's suppose you don't know what you want. You'd likely end up doing one of these things anyway. Asking yourself these questions will increase your chances of getting the results you desire. It may seem silly, but it works.

The third lesson is the ability to always improve the future, regardless of what happens next. This is because it's simple. Our choices impact who we become and who we are.

Use history to your advantage, to learn from other people's failures and successes and to keep improving until success.

You're already behind if you don't think you have anything to offer the world. You must believe you are better than you think you are.

You can start by learning what you already know. Start small and then build on it. Consider what you have learned over the course of your life. What are you most proud of? Which areas have you excelled? How did you overcome your obstacles?

You are the only person who can limit what you can do. No matter what anyone may say, you can do whatever you want.

Benjamin Franklin stated, "Nothing can work unless it works."

What can our mistakes teach?

When you make a mistake, don't worry about it too much because it's a learning experience. It will teach you something. But more importantly, when you make a mistake, you can change it. Don't fret about the little stuff, because mistakes are okay. We all make them.

Even though you may feel embarrassed after making a mistake it doesn't mean you have to feel guilty. It is how you deal and learn from your mistakes that matters the most. If you let them bother you, they'll eat away at you inside. You'll be stronger if you see them as opportunities to grow.

Acknowledge and move past a mistake is the best way for you to overcome it. Focus on the next step and don't dwell on the past. Keep moving.

Don't dwell on your mistakes. Instead, find ways to improve. Learn from your mistakes and become better tomorrow.

Successful Inventions Made by Accident

Inventors make mistakes. But, how we handle those mistakes will determine if our inventions become great successes and failures.

When it comes to invention, there are no accidents. Each invention was created intentionally. There is no such thing a accidental invention.

An invention is a deliberate act. Intentionally making something new. A solution to a problem. A solution that improves the quality of life.

To be successful inventing is to understand that nothing happens by chance. So, instead of avoiding mistakes, focus on learning from them.

Although it would be nice to think that invention is easy, it's not. Invention takes persistence and hard work. It's not a quick fix. It takes time.

That means that you will have to spend much time thinking about issues and new ideas. What is it that people are most concerned about? What do they really need?

These are the questions you need to ask. These questions will help determine what product or service you should create next.

This requires you to let go of any preconceived notions. You should not make assumptions about the world's needs or wants. You must listen to your customers and potential clients.

You have to learn what they want. Not what they tell themselves they want.

Once you understand what they want, you must devise a method to deliver it. This is where invention begins.

What can we learn from history to avoid repeating past errors?

Because we keep repeating the same mistakes, history repeats itself. We make mistakes and fail to learn. We don't change. We become complacent. We settle for mediocrity.

Because we continue to believe the same old stories, history repeats itself. Our world is conditioned to believe there are immutable laws and fixed truths. These laws are unchangeable and we have no control over them.

This prevents us thinking critically. It prevents us from questioning authority. From challenging assumptions. We don't grow if we don’t question. We stagnate if we don’t move forward. Stamina is when we continue to make the same mistakes.

However, history does not repeat itself because we keep making the same mistakes. History repeats itself when we refuse to learn from past mistakes and instead keep repeating them.

By changing your outlook on the world and understanding that there is no set way, you can break the cycle. Nothing is unchangeable. Everything is constantly changing.

The key to breaking the cycle is to embrace uncertainty. Accepting that things may go wrong. Accepting the possibility that we might not succeed. Accepting failure as a possibility.

Accept that your goals may not be achieved. Acceptance is a part of learning, but it's important to continue improving.

If you hold fast to certainty, you'll always be stuck in the past. If you believe there are only certain truths, it will be impossible to move forward.

Freedom is only possible if you are willing to let go. You can't control progress unless you let go.

Who was the first to say that those who don’t learn from history are ignorant?

Although we wish for a world where everyone learned from history, learning from our mistakes is more important than living in that ideal world.

The best way to learn how to do something correctly is to actually experience it.

It is a mistake to not do it correctly the first time.

As long as you keep making changes, you'll eventually find out why you made the change in the first place.

You might even realize that you could have done this better the first attempt.

This doesn't necessarily mean that you should stop trying. That's a sign that you have learned a lot.

Even though you cannot avoid making mistakes completely, you can minimize them. That is what will make the difference in success or failure.

Acknowledging your mistakes begins the process. Next, look at your mistakes objectively and ask yourself "What have I learned?"

Your mistakes will only be lessons if your honesty is honest. These are opportunities to learn.

Thomas Edison was the victim of this fate. He failed numerous times before finally inventing light bulbs.

He didn't let his failures discourage him. He used every failure as an opportunity to improve the design.

Over time, he created the most popular type of lighting available today.

So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your errors. You should learn from your mistakes.

Then, try again.

Statistics

• During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
• The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)
• If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
• According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
• But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)

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How did propaganda become marketing history?

The term "propaganda" was first used in 1879 when German sociologist Max Weber coined the word from the Greek word "praopagos" which means "to speak well." The Latin verb propaganda, which can be translated as "nearby", or "at hand," and its noun "agogos, which can translate to "speech" or discourse, are the sources of the word. It is "a systematic attempt to shape attitudes and behavior."

George Orwell, British journalist wrote in "Propaganda," a 1928 book that he published. "To understand the true nature and purpose of propaganda, it is not the intention make people believe any thing; it is only to change their beliefs... It is designed to make them agree with one thing instead of the other."

Edward Bernays (1891 – 95), who was Sigmund's nephew, and psychoanalyst. He became famous when he created the term "public relations" (1922). He believed that "the conscious manipulation of the organised habits and opinions by the masses is an integral part of a democratic nation." He started the public relations agency "Bernays & Company", where he remained until 1955.

Bernays invented an "engineering permission" technique, which allowed him to influence public opinion through publicity and advertising campaigns. His methods were later adopted by mass media outlets such as Time Magazine and CBS News. Bernays became a close collaborator with corporations and government agencies in order to influence public opinion after World War II. Johnson & Johnson were among his clients.

The tobacco industry was his most important client. He assisted Philip Morris in launching a campaign to stop smoking. In 1939, the Surgeon General recommended that smoking should be banned inside. The Cigarette Advertising Act was passed in 1965. It prohibited any advertisement for cigarettes in print media including newspapers and television.

He also provided advice to President Franklin D Roosevelt regarding how to handle the growing labor force during the Great Depression. Bernays recommended that the president declare a war on hunger and use federal government power to ensure adequate food supply. This strategy made government appear like a caring father figure and helped President Franklin D. Roosevelt win re-election.

Bernays promoted radio listening as a way to increase radio sales. He introduced the concepts "branding" (and "advertising") in the 1930s. He believed that consumers can be influenced by appealing directly to their emotions and making them feel special. He promoted the slogan, "Have I got what it takes?" He encouraged women to get war bonds for their money in 1933.

He founded a political committee, "Young People for Freedom," in 1944. The group's goal was to encourage Americans aged 18-30 to vote Republican. Dwight Eisenhower won, in 1952, the presidency after Bernays' efforts.

Bernays persuaded CIA to set up a coup in Iran. Shah Reza Pahlevi took over Mohammad Mosaddegh's place. This was done to stop Mosaddegh's nationalization of Iranian oil fields. After the coup, Bernays wrote articles praising the new regime as a "moderate," "progressive," and "modernized" one.

Bernays won many other awards during his career.