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Actors, journalists, cooks, table dancers... busy people who rarely have time to take a walk in the country join Nick Knowles for a new series discovering the history that lies under our feet in the Meridian region. In Walk Over History, Nick goes armed with a compass and Ordnance Survey Pathfinder map to lead unlikely fellow walkers on voyages of discovery along byways of the South. "These are fun walks with some fun characters," says Nick. "We're trying to encourage people to get out into the country, but the last thing we want to do is preach. The series is not a history lesson, it's just three people having a good time and picking up some interesting stories as they go."
This film was first broadcast: 18 Aug 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Can We Learn From Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln said, “I am slow to understand; very fast to forget.”
He understood the importance of learning and knew that he would eventually need to let go of old habits in order to embrace new ones.
The same applies to our businesses. No matter how well we plan for success, there will be times when we hit roadblocks and find ourselves stuck in an unproductive rut.
This is why it is so important to constantly learn new ways to grow. We must never stop learning, even after reaching the top of our success.
Lincoln was a good example of the right attitude. He realized that he could not stop learning, even though he was able to be more productive in his business.
There are two types entrepreneur. There are two types: those who stay active and those who stay informed.
Those who stay active focus on growing their business. They work on marketing strategies, product development, customer service, and other daily tasks.
Although they may feel they have achieved something significant, they often miss the mark. These entrepreneurs will not achieve sustainable growth unless they are focused on becoming smarter.
What separates successful entrepreneurs from average ones? You are able to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
When faced with challenges, successful entrepreneurs always look for ways to improve their existing products or services.
However, most entrepreneurs stick to old-fashioned methods that no longer work. They won't change until their business is destroyed.
To succeed, you must master both the art of adaptation and self-reflection.
What is the most important lesson you can learn from history?
There is no easy answer to this question. However, there are three main points to consider when thinking about learning. First, we need to recognize that knowledge is the power of learning. We must also recognize the fact that knowledge is cumulative. We must also be able to appreciate the speed at which knowledge can change.
Knowledge is power. Because it empowers people to make better decisions. We would not have any trouble making decisions if our information was perfect. We would always do what we want without worrying about if it was right or wrong.
Knowledge is not only power but also cumulative. This means that after we've acquired knowledge, we continue to learn more. We become more and more intelligent as time goes by. Knowledge accumulates.
Let's now move on to the third point. Knowledge is not static. Knowledge is ever-changing. Every day scientists discover new facts, theories, ways of thinking. Every day, scientists discover new facts and theories.
Our culture is particularly dependent upon technology which allows us to access knowledge instantly. Technology allows you to store massive amounts of data in digital format and share them with millions of people all over the world.
Globalization has changed how we think about technology. Globalization refers simply to the process by which ideas or products spread beyond borders. Globalization has made knowledge accessible to everyone.
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 of these activities require knowledge.
Knowledge is becoming more available, but it is also becoming more niche. 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.
There are likely to be only a few websites offering automotive-related products or services if you try to search the internet for a car. Instead of thousands of sites covering every possible topic, there will be only a handful of sites that are focused on cars.
Because experts in certain fields can share and create valuable knowledge, this is why specialization is important. Experts are often experts in a specific field. They're also able to produce high-quality content that's targeted toward their specific audience.
Consumers will appreciate this specialization because they won't have to go through tons of irrelevant information. Instead, they can rely on a limited number of websites that offer lots of valuable content.
Experts also benefit from specialization because they can build strong businesses around their expertise. A person buys a book because he expects that the author is knowledgeable enough about his topic to be able to give a concise and clear explanation. He expects the author to understand his message.
Experts that aren't specialists risk losing potential clients who expect them to be experts.
You don't have to specialize in one area. Most people are experts in multiple areas today. It could be that we are an accountant, a lawyer or a doctor. Or a teacher. But we're also likely to be a parent, spouses, friends, and fans.
Experts argue that specialization is so common that it's impossible for one person to be an expert in all aspects of the same thing.
So how do you become an expert in multiple areas? You can do it by practicing. It takes practice to master a skill. As you make progress, you must keep going until you are recognized as an expert.
There are many industries that help others achieve this goal. Some courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, and even schools teach people how to gain knowledge quickly.
How to Learn from the Mistakes and Victories of Human History.
You don't have to wait for history to repeat itself. Learning from human history's mistakes doesn't take long. Just make sure you are not repeating them yourself!
The key is to recognize what worked well in the past and apply those lessons to your business.
You can do this by reading books on leadership and management strategies and case studies of successful companies that have been around for decades.
You will be able to learn from their success stories and avoid the same mistakes they made.
You can also look at examples of businesses which have been bankrupt. Why did they fail. Do these failures have any common themes? These insights can help you avoid making costly mistakes.
Finally, you can read about famous historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, John D. Rockefeller, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk. They had the most impressive resumes but none knew how managing people or running a company. So if you want to learn from their experiences, you need to find out why they made so many mistakes.
The bottom line is that you can learn from the failures and victories of human experience. It is easy to think about the things that worked well in the past today and find ways to make them work for you today.
What do our mistakes teach us?
Don't be too concerned about making a mistake. It's an opportunity to learn. You'll learn something. You can also learn from your mistakes. Don't fret about the little stuff, because mistakes are okay. We all make mistakes.
It's okay to feel embarrassed about a mistake. However, it doesn't really matter if you feel ashamed. What matters is how you deal with those mistakes. 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.
Recognize and move on from a mistake. This is the best way to learn from it. Focus on the next step and don't dwell on the past. Keep moving.
Do not obsess about your mistakes. Instead, focus on your strengths and work towards improving yourself. Learn from your mistakes and become better tomorrow.
Successful Inventions Created by Accident
Inventors make mistakes. 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 is no such thing as an accidental invention.
An invention is a deliberate act. It is an intentional decision to create something. A solution to a problem. It makes someone's life easier.
Understanding that mistakes are not inevitable is the key to invention success. Instead of trying to avoid making mistakes, learn from them.
As much as we would love to say that invention is easy, it isn't. It takes hard work and perseverance to invent something. It's not a quick fix. It takes patience.
That means that you will have to spend much time thinking about issues and new ideas. What are people interested in? What do they want?
Ask yourself these questions. Questions that will help you figure out what kind of product or service you should develop next.
This requires you to let go of any preconceived notions. Preconceived notions about what the world needs or wants are not valid. You must listen to your customers and potential clients.
It is important to find out what your clients want. It is not what they think they want.
Once you understand what they want, you must devise a method to deliver it. This is where invention comes in.
Statistics
- If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
- The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)
- It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)
- During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
- Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)
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Accidental discoveries lead to the discovery of penicillin
How did penicillin ever become available?
Alexander Fleming, who had some bacteria cultures left behind, noticed that penicillin was growing on them. He thought the mold might kill the bacteria, so he tried to find something that would destroy the mold.
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. Neither did anyone else. No one knew that penicillin would become such a powerful antibiotic.
Researchers discovered that penicillin is effective against bacterial infections 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 found to be effective against many different types of infection. It became a lifesaver for wounded soldiers during World War II. It saved many lives, and it was used by doctors to save more.
Dr. Fleming was not prepared for his discovery to have such profound effects. He simply wanted to make sure that mold doesn't grow in the bacteria cultures he studied. He couldn't believe that this simple experiment would result in such a medical breakthrough.
Many of the discoveries that are made each day don't seem like they add up to anything remarkable. They are simply experiments made for no reason.
It is amazing how sometimes seemingly insignificant experiments can transform history.
Even discoveries that appear to have little in common end up being extremely important. Like penicillin. Or photography. Or electricity. Or even computers.
The invention doesn't happen because someone thinks of a brilliant idea. It happens because someone is faced with a problem. Then they experiment to solve their problem.
