History is a record of what has happened in the past. The really fascinating thing is that much of history has been repeated time and again. It allows us to learn from the past, both the mistakes and the successes.
One of the benefits of history is reading how other people have overcome tremendous challenges in their life. These challenges, although particular to a person, or to a certain time in the past, or occurring in a different country or culture, all convey the same thing.
He encountered many failures while on the road to finally inventing the light bulb. He could be held out as an example of a person who never gave up. However, he did not let those failures stop him. He had a dream and he just kept trying different things until he did reach success.
Or, consider the story of Abraham Lincoln who managed to become President of the United States even though he suffered many setbacks and personal losses. Most of us only realise his success. His life was not easy. His story motivates us to keep moving forward no matter what obstacles we have in life.
A. History has a lot of influence on us.
B. Take the story of Thomas Edison for example.
C. History has some very unique qualities.
D. I am sure he was discouraged by his many failures.
E. They convey wisdom in their short stories of perseverance.
F. Few of us know about the many challenges he had to overcome.
G. Only those with courage to face challenges can realise their dreams.
