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Nearly three decades after they met in the immediate aftermath of Mandela's release, Trevor returns to explore South Africa - hearing the stories of very different people who sum up a nation changed beyond all recognition since his first reports from the country in the mid-1980s - today a very different nation no doubt, but is it still a land of division and extremes? What has become of the Rainbow Nation?
This film was first broadcast: 19 Jun 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do our mistakes teach us?
When you make a mistake, don't worry about it too much because it's a learning experience. It will teach you something. However, it is possible to correct a mistake. You shouldn't stress about the small details. We all make mistakes.
Although you might feel embarrassed by a mistake you made, it doesn’t matter how bad you feel. How you handle your mistakes is what matters most. If you let them bother you, they'll eat away at you inside. If you look at them as opportunities for growth, they'll make you stronger.
It is important to recognize and learn from your mistakes. Focus on the next step and don't dwell on the past. Keep moving forward.
Don't dwell on your mistakes. Instead, learn from your mistakes and look for ways you can improve. Learn from your mistakes and be better tomorrow.
Successful Inventions Made from Accident
Inventors make errors. But, how we handle those mistakes will determine if our inventions become great successes and failures.
Invention is not an accident. Each invention was created intentionally. There are no accidental inventions.
An invention is a deliberate act. An intention to create something. It solves a problem. You can make someone's life easier.
Understanding that mistakes are not inevitable is the key to invention success. So, instead of avoiding mistakes, focus on learning from them.
As much as we would love to say that invention is easy, it isn't. Invention is hard work. It's not a quick fix. It takes time.
You will need to spend a lot time thinking about ideas and problems. What is the most important thing for people? What are they looking for?
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. All assumptions about the world's wants and needs. You must listen to your customers and potential clients.
You have to learn what they want. You must learn what they really want.
Once you understand what they want, you must devise a method to deliver it. This is where invention comes in.
What are three things that you can learn from the past?
There are plenty of examples from history that show how we can learn lessons from our mistakes. These lessons can be applied to the challenges of business today and turned into opportunities for growth.
We have learned from the past that there are always other ways to do things. You will always find someone who thinks outside of the box and takes chances that make them stand out.
History also shows us that it's often the underdogs who succeed. So when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or even lost, look back to those times when the underdog won.
You can learn from the past, and bring those lessons into the future. Learn from the successes and failures of others.
These lessons will help you increase your success rate.
What can we learn about Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln said, "I am slow to learn; very quick to forget."
He was aware of the importance to continue learning, knowing that there would be a time when he would have to relearn his old habits and adopt 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.
That's why it's crucial to seek new ways to grow and evolve constantly. We must never stop learning, even after reaching the top of our success.
Lincoln was a good example of 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 of entrepreneurs: those who keep busy and those who stay sharp.
Those who stay busy focus solely on growing their business. They are involved in marketing strategies, product development, customer support, and other tasks every day.
Although they may feel they have achieved something significant, they often miss the mark. Entrepreneurs who aren't focused on learning more won't see sustainable growth.
What separates successful entrepreneurs from average ones? The ability to adapt quickly and to change circumstances.
Successful entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to improve the products and services they offer when faced with difficulties.
The average businessperson, however, will continue to use outdated methods that don't work. They are unwilling to change their course of action until their business collapses.
It is essential to learn both the art of adapting and self-reflection in order for success.
What are some lessons from history?
We have three lessons from history. To change the world, you have to do it all yourself. You must make sure people are ready to change the way they live. Third, the future must be better if you want to change it.
First, there are two ways to make the world better. The first is to fight for it. The second is to make it happen. It is easy to lose sight of why you started a fight in the first place when you are focusing on winning.
You can't control how people react to your ideas, but you can control how you present them. If you try and convince someone to do something, it will be a failure. But, if your goal is to inspire someone to act, you'll be successful.
Most great movements began because somebody had an idea and decided to act upon it. So whether you're creating change or reacting to it, the best way to make your mark is to follow these three rules: Be clear about what you want, be honest about where you come from, and be brave enough to go where nobody else has gone before.
The second lesson we learn is that everyone has the option 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 willing to wait for someone to allow us to live? Do we want to control our destiny?
I believe we are living in a golden era. This is a time of great opportunity, which creates a lot excitement. It's exciting that people feel empowered and able to create their futures.
It also presents a problem. It's difficult for people to know exactly what they want or how to achieve it.
Let's say, for instance, that you are looking to buy a home. You could either sit back and expect someone to gift you a Home Depot gift certificate. You could also ask yourself "What would you love to do?" You can then search for a job where you can do it. Then, you can apply for financing.
Let's suppose you want to travel the globe. The question you might be asking yourself is "Where do I want go?" You'd then begin saving money, researching different countries online and speaking with friends. Finally, you would book a plane.
Now, let's say you didn't know what you wanted. If that were the case, you would probably do one of those things anyway. This is how you can increase your chances for getting what you want. It might seem ridiculous, but it's true.
And the third lesson is that no matter what happens next, you can always improve the future. It's easy. 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.
If you don’t believe you can offer anything, you’re already behind. You must believe in yourself and that you are more than you believed.
Start with what you already know. Start small, and work your way up. Take stock of the lessons you've learned in your entire life. Which areas have you struggled with? What have you succeeded at? What have you done to overcome obstacles?
Last but not least, remember that no one can stop you from reaching your full potential. No matter what others say, you are capable of doing anything you set your mind to.
Benjamin Franklin once said that "Nothing will work without you."
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)
- 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)
- 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)
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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. But there's nothing wrong with learning from history. It might even be a way for humanity to survive another crisis.
It's possible to survive if we remain open-minded and continue to learn from our mistakes.
Problem is when we don't learn from the mistakes of the past and deny that the human nature hasn’t changed much since the beginning.
There is much wisdom in the old ways but we tend ignore them because they don't fit with our beliefs. So instead of embracing changes, we find difficult, we cling to the familiar.
But the world continues to change and our lives are constantly evolving. Our environment is becoming more complex, and we face more problems to solve.
That means we have to adapt. And that makes us vulnerable to failure because we won't be able to rely on the same strategies that worked before.
We lose sight of our values when we do this and we become slaves to the habits we have created.
Our brains are able to adapt to situations that existed thousands years ago. These days won't last forever.
The future isn’t set in stone. There are still many areas for improvement.
Humans still have the ability to accomplish amazing feats. We can create amazing technologies. To discover new frontiers and explore uncharted territories.
Yet, we tend to limit our abilities. To fear change. To reject evolution. To believe that the same thing that worked yesterday will work tomorrow.
This trend is being fought by some people. They view themselves as rebels against the status quo. Fighting against the system. Against the system.
They see themselves as rebels who love to defy convention. They challenge the social norms and conventions.
They rebel against rules. They loathe conformity. They are not concerned about social expectations. They believe they know best than everyone else.
I wish these people all the best.
You're going to need it!
Because you're fighting an uphill battle. The forces driving mainstream society are strong.
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 well-intentioned or brilliant you are. Your ideas may not be popular with the masses.
Your message might not reach the right people. That's precisely why you'll need strange lessons from the past.
Because that's where the real power is. You can make a real difference here.
This is where you can inspire others. This is where you can create movements that transform society.
Let me ask: Do you wish to live upto other people's expectations or do you prefer to create your own path? Or would you prefer to set your own course?
