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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most important lesson you can learn from history?

This question is not easy to answer. However, there are three main points to consider when thinking about learning. We must first realize that knowledge is power. Second, it is important to recognize that knowledge is cumulative. The third is to be aware of how quickly knowledge can change.

Knowledge is power. This empowers us with the knowledge we need to make better decisions and live better lives. Perfect information would make it easy to make informed decisions. We would always do what we want without worrying about if it was right or wrong.

Knowledge is not just power; it's also cumulative. This means that after we've acquired knowledge, we continue to learn more. As time passes, we get smarter and smarter. Knowledge accumulates.

Let's now look at the third. Although knowledge is cumulative, it doesn’t stay static very long. Information is constantly changing. Every day scientists discover new facts, theories, ways of thinking. There are always new discoveries.

Our culture is particularly dependent upon technology which allows us to access knowledge instantly. Technology allows us to save vast amounts data and share it between millions of people across the globe.

In addition to technology, globalization has changed the way we view knowledge. Globalization refers to the spread of ideas and products across borders. Globalization means that knowledge is accessible anywhere.

The internet allows anyone to access information any where in the world. Anyone can read books, watch movies, listen to music, play video games, and surf the web. All these activities require knowledge.

Information is becoming more accessible and more specialized. For example, if you go online today, you'll find hundreds of thousands of websites offering advice on topics such as health, finance, business, cooking, sports, and travel. These websites provide information on just about every topic.

But if you go online to buy a car, you'll probably find only a few dozen sites offering automotive-related services and products. Instead of thousands of sites covering every possible topic, there will be only a handful of sites that are focused on cars.

This specialization is because experts in particular fields can create and distribute valuable knowledge. Experts often have deep knowledge of a field. Experts are also skilled at producing content that is relevant to their target audience.

Because consumers don't need to scroll through endless amounts of information, they can focus on a specific niche. Instead, they can focus on a small number of sites with lots of useful content.

Specialization is also a benefit for experts, who can create strong businesses around their expertise. When someone buys a book, he expects the author to know his subject well enough to write a clear and concise explanation of the material. He expects the author to understand his message.

An expert who does not specialize risks losing out to potential customers who expect him be knowledgeable.

There are many areas of expertise. Nowadays, specialists are not limited to one area. It could be that we are an accountant, a lawyer or a doctor. Or a teacher. Not only are we likely to be a parent or spouse, but also friends, family, and fans.

Experts agree that it is impossible to succeed in one area without being skilled in another.

So how do you become an expert in multiple areas? You can do it by practicing. It takes practice to master a skill. You can make great progress if you continue to work until people recognize you.

Nowadays, there are entire industries devoted to helping others achieve this goal. People can quickly learn through courses, workshops seminars, conferences, schools and other venues.

Who first said that people who don't learn history from the past are stupid?

Even though we want to live in an ideal universe where everyone learns through history, it's not possible to learn more from our failures.

You can't learn anything better than trying it wrong.

The most serious mistake is to try to make it right the first go.

You'll eventually discover why you made the changes if you continue to make them.

You might find out that it was easier than you thought.

You shouldn't give up on trying again. That means you've learnt a lot.

While you may not be able avoid making mistakes, there are ways to minimize them. That's what makes the difference between success or failure.

Acknowledging your mistakes begins the process. Look at your mistakes objectively, and then ask yourself: "What lessons have I learned?"

You'll find that mistakes can be viewed as lessons if you are honest with yourself. They're opportunities to grow.

Thomas Edison experienced exactly that. He failed many times before inventing the light bulb.

He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he used each one as an opportunity to improve his design.

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

So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your failures. These are your opportunities to learn.

Then try again.

What can we learn about Abraham Lincoln?

Abraham Lincoln stated, "I am slow learner; I am quick to forget."

He knew how important it was to keep learning because he understood that there would come a time when he would need to unlearn old habits and embrace new ones.

This is true for our businesses as well. No matter how much we plan for success in the future, there will always be times when we are unable to move forward and end up stuck in a rut.

It's important to keep learning and growing. Even after we achieve success, it is essential to continue learning.

Lincoln had the right attitude. Lincoln understood that he could be more efficient in his business but that he couldn't quit learning.

There are two types of entrepreneurs. There are two types: those who stay active and those who stay informed.

Those who are busy concentrate on growing their businesses. They work on marketing strategies, product development, customer service, and other daily tasks.

They may feel like they've accomplished something meaningful, but often they're missing the mark. These entrepreneurs will not achieve sustainable growth unless they are focused on becoming smarter.

What separates successful entrepreneurs from average ones? The ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances.

Entrepreneurs who are successful find ways to improve their products and services when they face challenges.

However, the average entrepreneur will stick with outdated methods that do not work. They are unwilling to change their course of action until their business collapses.

To succeed, you must master both the art of adaptation and self-reflection.

Do we have to learn history in order to avoid making the same mistakes as before?

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

The same old stories are what repeat history. We live in a world where we've been conditioned to believe that there are fixed truths and immutable laws. These laws are unchangeable and we have no control over them.

This keeps us from being able to think critically. From questioning authority. From challenging assumptions. If we don’t ask questions, we don’t grow. We stagnate if we don’t move forward. And when we stagnate, we repeat the same mistakes.

Because we make the same mistakes, history doesn't have to repeat itself. We don't learn from our mistakes, and we keep repeating the same mistakes over and over.

Change your perception of the world and yourself to stop the cycle. Nothing is permanent. Everything is subject to constant flux.

The key to breaking the cycle of uncertainty is acceptance. Accept that things might go wrong. To accept that we may not succeed. To accept that failure is a possibility.

Accept that you may not achieve your goals. But to accept that, you should strive to improve anyway.

If you hold fast to certainty, you'll always be stuck in the past. You'll never move forward if you cling to the idea that there are fixed truths.

You must let go if you want to be free. You must let go of control if you want to move forward.

Statistics

• According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)
• Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)
• According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
• For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
• According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)

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Accidental Discovery of Penicillin: Successive Inventions

How did penicillin get created?

Penicillin was discovered accidentally when Alexander Fleming noticed mold growing on some bacteria cultures he had left out. He believed that the mold could kill the bacteria so he searched for something to destroy it.

He found that penicillin killed the mold, and then he realized that this new substance could also help fight infections caused by bacteria. Penicillin was a major medical breakthrough. It saved millions of lives, and it changed the course forever of medicine.

Alexander Fleming was unaware at first of the importance of his finding. The other person didn't know the same. No one knew that penicillin would become such a powerful antibiotic.

Penicillin was discovered to be effective in fighting bacterial infections by scientists only after World War II. In 1945, the U.S. Army asked Dr. Fleming if he could use penicillin to treat soldiers suffering from wounds infected with deadly germs. Dr. Fleming was willing to give it a try.

Penicillin was effective against many types infections. It was a lifesaver to wounded soldiers during World War II. It was also used to save the lives of many doctors in post-war Germany.

Dr. Fleming didn't expect his discovery would have such profound consequences. He simply wanted to make sure that mold doesn't grow in the bacteria cultures he studied. But he couldn’t imagine how this simple experiment could lead to a remarkable medical breakthrough.

Many of the discoveries that are made each day don't seem like they add up to anything remarkable. These are just experiments that were made for no specific reason.

Look back on history and you'll see that even seemingly minor experiments can make all the difference.

It is often the most important discovery that seems to have no commonality. Like the discovery of penicillin. Or photography. Or electricity. Or even computers.

Invention doesn't happen simply because someone has a great idea. Because someone has a problem. Then they experiment to solve their problem.