Stalingrad: Breaking the Siege - WWII: Witness to War - S01 EP09 - History Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

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

History repeats itself because we keep making the same mistakes again and again. We fail to learn from our mistakes. We don't change. We get complacent. We settle for mediocrity.

History also repeats itself because we keep believing the same old stories. We live in a world where we've been conditioned to believe that there are fixed truths and immutable laws. They are immutable laws and truths that we can't change.

This is a way to stop us from thinking critically. It prevents us from questioning authority. By challenging assumptions. And when we don't question, we don't grow. If we don't grow we stagnate. Stamina is when we continue to make the same mistakes.

Because we make the same mistakes, history doesn't have to repeat itself. History repeats because we refuse lessons from our mistakes and continue making them over and again.

You can break the cycle of history repetition by changing how you look at the world and yourself, by understanding that nothing is set in stone. Nothing is permanent. Everything is in constant flux.

Uncertainty is key to breaking the cycle. To accept that things could go wrong. To accept that we may not succeed. Accepting failure as a possibility.

Accept that you may never achieve your goals. Acceptance is a part of learning, but it's important to continue improving.

It's impossible to move forward if you hold onto the past. You'll never move forward if you cling to the idea that there are fixed truths.

To achieve freedom, you must be open to change. To move forward, you must give up control.

What can our mistakes teach?

Make mistakes, but don't fret about them. It will teach you something. You can always learn from your mistakes. So don't sweat the small stuff because there's nothing wrong with making mistakes. We all make them.

Even though you may feel embarrassed after making a mistake it doesn't mean you have to feel guilty. It's how you deal with your mistakes that matters most. If you let them bother you, they'll eat away at you inside. However, if they are seen as opportunities for growth you will come out the other side stronger.

Recognize your mistake and move on. Focus on the next step and don't dwell on the past. Keep moving.

Do not obsess about your mistakes. Instead, look for ways to improve yourself. Learn from your failures and make improvements for tomorrow.

Successful Inventions made by accident

Inventors make errors. However, how we react to these mistakes will determine whether or not our inventions are great successes.

There are no accidental inventions. Every single invention was made intentionally. There are no accidental inventions.

Invention is an intentional act. An intention to create something. Something that solves a problem. You can make someone's life easier.

The key to success is not assuming that everything happens by accident. Instead of trying to avoid making mistakes, learn from them.

Invention is not easy. Invention is hard work that requires persistence. 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 are people interested in? What do they really need?

You have to ask yourself questions like these. Questions that will help you figure out what kind of product or service you should develop next.

You must let go of all preconceived notions. All assumptions about the world's wants and needs. Listen to your potential and current customers.

It is important to find out what your clients want. Not what they tell you they want.

Once you have identified what they want, the next step is to design a way that you can give it to them. This is where invention comes in.

What are three lessons you can learn about history?

History is filled with examples of how mistakes can be learned from. We can apply them to today's business challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.

Our past has shown us that there's always another way. There's always someone out there that thinks outside the box, and takes risks that make him or her stand out.

History also shows that sometimes it's the underdogs who triumph. You can look back at those times when the underdog won.

Look to the past and find ways to bring the lessons forward into the future. Learn from others' successes and failures.

These lessons will help improve your success rate.

Who originally said those who don't learn from history?

While we all would love to live in an ideal world that everyone learns from past mistakes, it is not possible to learn from our own mistakes.

Experience it wrong is the best way to learn.

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 may even find that you could do it better the second time.

You shouldn't give up on trying again. You've learned a lot.

Although you might not be able make every mistake, it is possible to minimize them. This is the difference between success, and failure.

Recognizing your mistakes is the first step. Take a step back and look at your mistakes objectively. Then ask yourself, "What did you learn?"

When you're open with yourself, you will see that your failures are not failures. They're learning experiences that can help you 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.

And over time, he invented the most popular form of lighting today.

So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. Take advantage of them.

Then try again.

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)
• If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.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)
• Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)
• For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)

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How To

What can humankind learn by the past mistakes of its ancestors?

We've been to this place before and will likely return. It's okay to learn from history. It might even help humanity survive another crisis.

Keep an open mind, look for lessons that can help you move forward. We may be able to make it.

The problem is when we fail to learn from the past and refuse to acknowledge that human nature hasn't changed much since the beginning of time.

Although there is a lot to be learned from the old ways, we often ignore them as they are inconsistent with our beliefs. We tend to cling to the old ways instead of accepting new changes.

The world is constantly changing and our way of living together changes. Our environment is becoming more complex, and we face more problems to solve.

That means we have to adapt. This makes us more susceptible to failure, as we won't have the same strategies that worked previously.

This can lead to us losing sight of our core values and becoming slaves to our routines.

Our brains are able to adapt to situations that existed thousands years ago. Those days aren’t gone forever.

The future isn’t set in stone. There is still much to be done.

Humans still have the ability to accomplish amazing feats. We can still create remarkable technologies. To discover new frontiers and explore uncharted territories.

And yet, we often choose to limit ourselves. To fear change. To reject evolution. To believe that what worked yesterday will be the same tomorrow.

This is what some people do to combat it. They view themselves as soldiers against the status. Fighting against the establishment. Against the system.

They are rebels who pride themselves on challenging the conventions of society. They are those who challenge the conventions and norms of society.

They rebel against rules. They hate conformity. They don't care about social expectations. They think they know better than everyone else.

These people I wish you all the best!

It will be your lifeline!

Because you are facing an uphill battle. The forces that drive mainstream society's success are powerful.

There are many places on the planet where the majority is not interested in you speaking. There is little interest in your point-of-view.

It doesn’t matter how brilliant, well-intentioned, or bright you may be. Your ideas may not be popular with the masses.

Your message may not be heard. And that's exactly why you'll need weird lessons from history.

Because this is where the real power lies. You can make a real difference here.

This is where others can be inspired to achieve their goals. Here you can inspire others to create movements that change societies.

Let me ask you one question. Do you want to spend your life living up to other people's expectations? Or would you rather set your path?