Where Are We Really From? | Our History

In this short documentary, three British South Asians discuss the question that has been asked of them many times “Where are you really from? And how it has affected their sense of identity.
Councillor Yasmine Dar is the city’s first female Asian Lord Mayor and was welcomed as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester in May 2023. She is of Pakistani Descent but was born in South Yorkshire and raised in Manchester. Adam Alyas is a 19-year-old student at Coventry University. He is Pakistani and born in the UK. Akash Parmer is a 40-year-old Managing Director at Camptech Products. He is Hindu, and speaks Gujarati.

His parents are from Kenya, though he was born in Manchester. This informative piece explores the complexities of dual identity, core traditions, the hostility and struggles of growing up in the UK and a better idea of what it means to be British South Asians.

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This film was first broadcast: 2023

Licklemor Productions is a BAFTA Award-winning production company that works with a diverse talent pool to create exciting projects reflecting underrepresented communities. Licklemor is the commercial arm of the MAMA Youth Project (MYP) – a registered charity that equips young people from challenging backgrounds with the skills to gain employment in the media industry. To date, MYP has helped more than 700 young people change their lives and become role models for others facing difficult circumstances such as homelessness, abuse and mental health issues.

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Credits:

Trainee Content Creator: Dylan Gohil
Trainee Content Creator: Chaya Lewis-Harewood
Trainee Social Media Producer: Alexine Puglisi
Trainee Production Coordinator: Joe Real-Diaz
Trainee Production Manager: Leoni Green

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Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes about our world history. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can we learn by Abraham Lincoln's example?

Abraham Lincoln once said, "I am slow learning; very quick forgetting."

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 goes for businesses. We will hit roadblocks sometimes, and get stuck in unproductive ruts no matter how many times we plan for our success.

It is vital to continually learn and develop new skills. If we do nothing else, we must continue to learn, even after we reach the pinnacle of success.

Lincoln had the right mindset. He recognized that while he could become more effective in his business, he couldn't stop learning.

There are two types entrepreneur. They are those who are busy and those that stay smart.

Those who keep busy are focused on their business' growth. They will be involved in product development, marketing strategies, customer service, or any other daily tasks.

While they may feel they have accomplished something worthwhile, many times they don't. They won't be able to sustain their growth if they don't also work smarter.

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

Successionable entrepreneurs look for ways that they can improve their products or services when faced with difficult situations.

On the other hand, average entrepreneurs cling to outdated methods that no longer work. They will not change their ways until they fail.

For success, you need to be skilled in both adaptation and self-reflection.


How to Learn from the Mistakes and Victories of Human History.

It doesn't take long for history to make a comeback. Learning from the mistakes of human past history doesn't require much time. You just need to avoid repeating the mistakes.

The key is to recognize what worked well in the past and apply those lessons to your business.

This can be accomplished by reading books and case studies about successful companies over the years.

You can learn from their successes and avoid the pitfalls they fell into.

You can also find examples of businesses that went bankrupt. They failed because of this. What are the common threads among these failures. These insights can help to avoid costly mistakes.

Finally, you will find information about some of the most famous historical figures, such as Abraham Lincoln or John D. Rockefeller. Although they had the most impressive resumes, none of them knew how to manage people or run companies. It is essential to learn from their mistakes in order to gain valuable lessons.

It's easy to learn from the mistakes and successes of human history. Simply spend a few seconds each day reflecting on the successes and failures of the past to find ways to use them today.


Can learning about history stop us from repeating past mistakes?

History repeats itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes repeatedly. We fail to learn from the mistakes we make. We don't change. We get complacent. We settle to mediocrity.

History also repeats itself because we keep believing the same old stories. Our world is conditioned to believe there are immutable laws and fixed truths. These laws are unchangeable and we have no control over them.

This keeps us from being able to think critically. From challenging authority. From challenging assumptions. When we do not question, we stagnate. When we don't learn, we stagnate. We repeat the same mistakes when we stagnate.

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

By changing your outlook on the world and understanding that there is no set way, you can break the cycle. Everything is subject to constant flux. All things are in constant flux.

Accepting uncertainty is the key to breaking this cycle. Accept that things can go wrong. Accepting the possibility that we might not succeed. Accepting that failure is possible.

Accept the fact that you might not reach your goals. Accept that you may not achieve your goals. However, it is important to keep working towards improving.

It's impossible to move forward if you hold onto the past. If you believe there are only certain truths, it will be impossible to move forward.

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


What can we learn from the past?

We have three lessons from history. First, it is up to you to make a difference in the world. The second is to ensure that people are ready to accept change in their lives. Third, when you change the future, you have to make it better.

The first lesson is to recognize that there are two options for changing the world. One is to fight for it; the other is to create it. When you fight for it, you focus on winning and lose sight of why you started fighting in the first place.

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. However, if you are determined to motivate someone to take action, you will succeed.

Great movements were born out of an idea that was realized and then taken action. 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 is that we all have a choice. Either we wait for the right circumstances to unfold or we can make them happen. This means we need to choose what kind of life you want. Are we content to wait for someone else's approval to let us live? Or are we ready to decide our fate?

We are living in a golden age, I would argue. There are more possibilities than ever before, which has created a lot of excitement. It's exciting to see people feel empowered to shape their future.

However, it can also be a problem. It is essential to determine what you want, and how you can get it.

Let's say, for instance, that you are looking to buy a home. Or you could just sit back and wait for someone to give you a gift card to Home Depot. You can also ask yourself: "What would my dream job be?" Then, look for a job that lets you do it. Final step: Apply for financing.

Now let's imagine you wanted to travel around the world. You might ask yourself, "Where do I want to go?" You might then start saving money and researching other countries online. The final step is to book a flight.

Let's pretend you didn’t know what your goal was. In that case, you'd probably end up doing one of those things anyway. By asking yourself such questions, you increase the likelihood of getting what your heart desires. It may seem silly, but it works.

The third lesson is that you can always improve your future no matter what happens. It is very simple. Our choices impact who we become and who we are.

It is important to take inspiration from past experiences, learn from mistakes and succeed until you are successful.

You're already behind if you don't think you have anything to offer the world. You must believe in yourself and that you are more than you believed.

Don't worry if you don't know where you should start. Start small and build from there. Think about what you've learned throughout your life. What have you failed to do? What have you succeeded at? How have you overcome obstacles?

Finally, remember that the only person who can limit your potential is you. No matter how much anyone tells, you can achieve anything you set your mind.

Benjamin Franklin once said that "Nothing will work without you."


Statistics

  • Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.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)
  • 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 from the past mistakes of our ancestors?

We've been here before, we'll probably be here again. It's okay to learn from history. It might even help humanity survive another crisis.

It is possible to make it through this life if you keep your mind open and learn from the lessons.

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.

The wisdom of the old ways is vast, but we tend not to pay attention because they contradict our beliefs. We instead of making changes we find difficult we stick to the familiar.

The world is constantly changing and our way of living together changes. The environment we live in is getting more complicated, which means that there are more problems to be solved.

That means we need to change too. We're more likely to fail if we don't use the same strategies as before.

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

Our brains have evolved to adapt to environments that were thousands of years old. These days aren’t over forever.

The future isn't written in stone. There's still room for improvement.

Humans still have the ability to accomplish amazing feats. Amazing technologies can be created. To explore unknown frontiers.

And yet, we often choose to limit ourselves. To fear change. To reject evolution. To think that what worked yesterday will still work tomorrow.

Some people are trying to reverse this trend. They view themselves as rebels against the status quo. Fighting against the establishment. Against the system.

They see themselves as rebels who love to defy convention. They are those who challenge the conventions and norms of society.

They resist rules and regulations. They hate conformity. They don't care much about social expectations. They believe they know best than everyone else.

I wish these people all the best.

You'll need it!

Because you're fighting an uphill battle. Mainstream society is driven by powerful forces.

In many places around the globe, the majority has no interest in listening to you. No interest in considering your point of view.

No matter how brilliant and well-intentioned your ideas are, it doesn't make a difference. Your ideas might not catch on with the masses.

Your message could be lost on the ears of deaf people. That's precisely why you'll need strange lessons from the past.

This is where the true power lies. You can make a real difference here.

This is where you can inspire others to follow their dreams. You can help transform communities by building movements.

Let me ask: Are you willing to live up to the expectations of others? Or would you prefer to set your own course?