World War 2 in the Pacific - The Final Decision | Episode 3 | Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What can we learn from Abraham Lincoln?

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

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.

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

It's important to keep learning and growing. If we are to achieve the pinnacle, we must keep learning.

Lincoln had 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 entrepreneurs. Those who stay busy and those who stay smart.

People who are always busy work solely to grow their businesses. 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. Unless these entrepreneurs are also focused on staying smarter, they won't achieve sustainable growth.

What sets successful entrepreneurs apart? You are able to adapt quickly to changing conditions.

Entrepreneurs are successful because they look for ways of improving their products and services in the face of challenges.

The average businessperson, however, will continue to use outdated methods that don't work.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.

You must be able to master both self-reflection and adaptation in order to succeed.

What are the three most important lessons from history?

History is filled with examples of how mistakes can be learned from. These lessons can be applied today to business problems and used as opportunities for growth.

Our past has shown us that there's always another way. You will always find someone who thinks outside of the box and takes chances that make them stand out.

History has shown us that often it is the underdogs that succeed. When you feel overwhelmed, stuck or lost, think back to the times when they won.

Look back on the past and learn from it. Learn from the failures and successes of others.

Use these lessons to help you improve your success rate.

Is it possible to learn from the past and not repeat past mistakes?

Because we make the same mistakes over and over again, history repeats itself. We do not learn from our failures. We don't change. We become complacent. We settle for mediocrity.

History repeats itself because we believe the same old stories. Our world is conditioned to believe there are immutable laws and fixed truths. They are immutable laws and truths that we can't change.

This is a way to stop us from thinking critically. To question authority. From challenging assumptions. And when we don't question, we don't grow. We stagnate if we don’t move forward. If we stagnate, then we make the exact same mistakes.

History doesn't repeat itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes. History repeats itself because we don't learn from our errors and keep making the same mistakes.

Change your perception of the world and yourself to stop the cycle. Nothing is permanent. Everything is subject to constant flux.

Accepting uncertainty is the key to breaking this cycle. Accepting the possibility of things going wrong. Accepting the possibility that we might not succeed. Accepting failure as a possibility.

Accept that you may not reach your goals. Acceptance of this fact is okay. But, don't let it stop you from striving to improve.

To hold on to the past is to be certain. You can't move forward if your beliefs are fixed.

To achieve freedom, you must be open to change. You must let go of control if you want to move forward.

Who said that history doesn't teach the ignorant?

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.

It's not better to try something wrong than to learn how to do it right.

The most serious mistake is to try to make it right the first go.

You'll eventually discover why you made the changes if you continue to make them.

You might find out that it was easier than you thought.

This doesn't necessarily mean that you should stop trying. This means that you have learned a lot.

You may not be able to avoid making mistakes, but you can certainly minimize them. This is the difference that makes the difference of success and failure.

Recognizing your mistakes is the first step. Then look at them objectively and ask yourself: "What did I learn?"

Being honest with yourself will help you see that your mistakes are only lessons. They're opportunities to grow.

Thomas Edison went through exactly the same thing. He failed many times before inventing the light bulb.

He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he saw each failure as an opportunity for improvement in his design.

He developed the most well-known form of lighting we have today.

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

And then try again.

Statistics

• It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)
• But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.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)
• 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)

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The Suez Canal Changed the World

Ferdinand de Lesseps created the Suez Canal in 1869. This was his dream to connect Europe and Asia. To do this, he built a canal across Isthmus of Suez. It allowed ships from Europe to travel to India and China. It required the construction and maintenance of several locks as well as dams. He traveled to Egypt several times and negotiated financing with Khedive Ismail Pasha. After he returned from Egypt, he discovered that Napoleon III had been defeated and had been replaced by The Second Empire. This was not a good idea as it would have cost too much. It took him three more years before the French government approved funding the project. After the British were defeated at Battle of Omdurman, during the Sudan War in 1859 they signed a treaty to allow them access to Red Sea via Suez Canal.

This project helped open up trade routes and increase international commerce, leading to the development of many countries around the globe, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Russia, South Africa, and the United States.

In addition, the Suez Canal made it possible to travel much quicker than before. Before the construction of the Suez Canal, it took weeks to cross Isthmian Peninsula. It now takes days. People could visit places like Paris, London, Rome, and Constantinople without going through long sea voyages and dangerous storms. Additionally, the Suez Canal reduced the distance between North America & Europe by nearly 3,000 miles, making it more convenient for people to travel back and forward. These advantages made the Suez Canal one of the most important transport projects ever.

Unfortunately, the Suez Canal created problems for the Ottoman Empire by dividing it into two parts. This eventually led to the First World War. During the war, the British used the Suez Canal to attack Germany, but the Germans attacked Britain using their version of the canal. The Suez Canal was re-established under Egyptian control. However, the British held the land on either end.

After the Second World War, both sides continued to trade through the Suez Canal until the Arab-Israeli War in 1948. Both sides didn't want to fight each other initially, as they were afraid the other might use force. Eventually, Israel captured the Sinai peninsula from Egypt in 1967, and the Suez Canal was closed to all shipping except for military vessels. This closure was in effect for four years, until President Sadat opened the canal to civilian traffic in 1973.