Making Mistakes In Schliemann's Lost Cities, Lost Treasure

Remember that time you accidently kicked the soccer ball into that dark, unexplored closet? And when you went to retrieve it, you found yourself locked in and, with no other options, found the only way to move was forward. As the strange, new, and fantastical realm opened up, a world of possibilities have made their way before you. Who would have ever dreamed that simple error could lead to such an amazing discovery? In fact, some of the greatest discoveries of mankind have only been realized as an effect of a slight blunder. Most people do not understand the significance of making mistakes, and in their perspective, mistakes are only an irritating setback. However, making mistakes are a key part of discovery, because sometimes they assist …show more content…
In relevance to the text of the informational article "Lost Cities, Lost Treasure," Schliemann's misconception of the true depth of the famous, mythological city of Troy led to the unearthing of priceless artifacts. These artifacts are important to educating ourselves of the culture and ways of past civilizations, and these disturbed, yet precious objects now reside in a museum in Russia. Furthermore, blunders may end up in a found possession as a result of only sheer desperacy for your well-being to remain intact. You may have noticed that if you have ever taken a misstep and fall, you "survival instincts," or just reflexes, are triggered and your hands immediately protrude into the air either to cushion or eliminate your fall. This has occurred in my life, as a personal experience. The difference being, however, my fall was not in the least bit cushioned, but I caused a box of tools and other miscellaneous items to descend to the floor. In the mess, I spotted an object I owned that I had lost due to prior events, and was of great significance to me. Basically, by inadvertedly performing an action, not only can you be benefitted, but others as