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Luther's career faltered in the 90's but in the early 2000's he was making a successful comeback when disaster struck he was the victim of a massive stroke in April 2003, which left him in a coma for nearly 2 months. Luther survived and seemed to be coping with his condition at a rehabilitation centre but less than 2 years later his life was cut tragically short when he collapsed and died following what medical reports described as a cardiac arrhythmia a catastrophic disruption to his heartbeat. Forensic Pathologist Doctor Michael Hunter investigates what really killed Luther Vandross, uncovering, through his medical investigation, the story of a man tormented by an addiction to one of life's basic necessities food. Luther's extreme weight gain, tipping the scale at 340 pounds with a BMI of 40, made him morbidly obese a condition that lead to heart problems, but Hunter discovers that a hereditary disease, poor lifestyle choices and a disastrous decision on drug taking, combined with Luther's obsessive desire to take control of his career, may have played a part in his death.
This film was first broadcast: 04 Aug 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can learning about history stop us from repeating past mistakes?
Because we make the same mistakes over and over again, history repeats itself. We don't learn from our mistakes. We don't change. We get complacent. We settle for mediocrity.
History repeats itself when we believe the same old stories. We live in a world where we've been conditioned to believe that there are fixed truths and immutable laws. We cannot change them.
This is a way to stop us from thinking critically. From questioning authority. To challenge assumptions. If we don’t ask questions, we don’t grow. We stagnate if we don’t move forward. If we stagnate, then we make the exact 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 permanent. All things are in constant flux.
The key to breaking the cycle of uncertainty is acceptance. Accept that things might go wrong. Accepting that failure may be possible. Accept that failure is possible.
Accept that you may not achieve your goals. Acceptance of this fact is okay. But, don't let it stop you from striving to improve.
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.
If you want freedom, you have to let go. If you want to progress, you have to give up control.
What can we learn by Abraham Lincoln's example?
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 hard we plan for success there will be times where we run into roadblocks that cause us to get stuck in a rut.
That's why it's crucial to seek new ways to grow and evolve constantly. If we are to achieve the pinnacle, we must keep learning.
Lincoln had the right attitude. He recognized that while he could become more effective in his business, he couldn't stop learning.
There are two types. There are two types of entrepreneurs: those who keep busy and those who stay sharp.
Those who stay busy focus solely on growing their business. They will be involved in product development, marketing strategies, customer service, or any other daily tasks.
While they might feel that they have made a significant contribution, often they are not. Entrepreneurs who aren't focused on learning more won't see sustainable growth.
What is the difference between successful entrepreneurs and average entrepreneurs? The ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
Entrepreneurs are successful because they look for ways of improving their products and services in the face of challenges.
On the other hand, average entrepreneurs cling to outdated methods that no longer 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.
What are the three most important lessons from history?
History is filled with examples of how mistakes can be learned from. They can be applied to current business challenges, and transformed into opportunities for growth.
The past has taught us that there is always a better way. There is always someone who thinks out of the box and takes risks to make themselves stand out.
History also shows that sometimes it's the underdogs who triumph. You can look back at those times when the underdog won.
Take a look back at the past to learn from it and make improvements for the future. Learn from the failures and successes of others.
These lessons will help improve your success rate.
What can we learn from the past?
There are three lessons we've learned from history. To change the world, you have to do it all yourself. Second, when you change how people live, you must ensure they're ready for it. The third thing you must do to improve the future is to first change how people live.
The first lesson is to recognize that there are two options for changing the world. The first is to fight for it. The second is to make it happen. You can lose sight of the reason you started fighting.
You cannot control what people think, but you can make sure they like the way you present them. If you want to persuade someone, you'll eventually fail. But if you set out to inspire someone to action, you'll succeed.
Most great movements began because somebody had an idea and decided to act upon it. No matter whether you are creating change, or reacting to it. Here are three ways you can make your mark: Be clear about the things you want, be honest with where you came from, be courageous enough to go where no other person has gone before, and be clear about who you are.
The second lesson is that we all have a choice. We have two options: we can wait for life to happen to you or we can make it happen. This means that it is up to us to decide how we want our lives to be. 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?
I believe that we are living in the golden age. There is more opportunity than ever, which makes it exciting. It's exciting that people feel empowered and able to create their futures.
But it also creates a problem. It's not easy to know what you want or how to get it. Therefore, it is important to identify what you want and then find a way.
Let's assume you want to purchase a house. Or you could just sit back and wait for someone to give you a gift card to Home Depot. You could also ask yourself "What would you love to do?" Find a job that will allow you to do it. Next, apply for financing.
Now let's imagine you wanted to travel around the world. Now, you might wonder "Where would I like to go?" You'd then begin saving money, researching different countries online and speaking with friends. The final step is to book a flight.
Let's say that you don't have a clear idea of what you want. In that case, you'd probably end up doing one of those things anyway. This is how you can increase your chances for getting what you want. It may seem silly, but it works.
The third lesson is to never lose sight of the possibility of improving the future. This is because it's simple. Our choices affect who and what we become.
You can learn from the mistakes and successes of others and continue to improve until you achieve your goals.
If you don’t feel you have any value to the world, you are already behind. You must believe you are better than you think you are.
If you don't know where to begin, start with what you know. Start small and build from there. Think about what you've learned throughout your life. What have you failed to do? Which areas have you excelled? What were your greatest achievements?
Last but not least, remember that no one can stop you from reaching your full potential. No matter what anyone may say, you can do whatever you want.
Benjamin Franklin stated, "Nothing can work unless it works."
Statistics
- But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)
- During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
- It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)
- For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
- If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
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What You Can Learn From Nintendo’s Weird And Wonderful 125 Year History
Fusajiro Youchi of Kyoto, Japan established Nintendo in 1889. In 1933, Osaka was moved as its headquarters and Honshu was added in 1945. Nintendo established its internet service provider called "NIC", (the Internet Corporation of Japan) in 1996. Later, the company was renamed Nintendo Co., Ltd.
In 2004, Nintendo released its first Wii console, which became very successful. The Wii was equipped with motion sensing technology and used Gamecube's controller. Nintendo has released many Nintendo games since then including Mario, Zelda (and Pokemon).
In 2002, the GameCube console was launched. It was the successor and the GameBoy Advance. The GameCube Controller had two analog sticks, four buttons and was identical to the Gameboy Color. In 2004, the Nintendo DS was launched. It came with a touchscreen interface, and a stylus. There were three versions: one that had a builtin camera, another with no built-in cameras, and a third that had a builtin camera but no stylus. The Nintendo DS Lite came out in 2005. It had a smaller screen than the original Nintendo DS. The Nintendo 3DS was first released in 2011. It has 3D graphics. The system comes packaged with a new game every month. They also release 2D versions of some of their 3D games.
Nintendo also produces handheld consoles like the Super NES, SNES Classic Edition and N64.
Nintendo also offers many different controllers. These include the GameCube controller, the Wii Remote, the Wii U Pro Controller, and the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
Nintendo has many popular characters. Mario, Yoshi. Link, Samus Arran, Pikachu. Wario. Bowser. Kirby.
Mario is famous for his mustache, hat and overalls. When he plays tennis, he wears sunglasses.
Luigi is known for his mustache and his cap. He is known for his overalls, which include a green shirt and a striped shirt. He wears glasses to play tennis. His hair is always messy.
Yoshi is known for his mustache. He wears overalls and a green shirt. He wears glasses while playing tennis.
Peach is well-known for her peach dress and necklace, her necklace, her parasols, her umbrella, handbag, slippers, and her parasol.
