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Why history can’t help but repeat itself

Yes, over and over again.

Jerry Pompilio
9 min readJun 27, 2023
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Sorry to be the one to tell you this.

When you take an honest look back at history, you see a pattern formed over the thousands of years since humans started organizing into societies.

You find there’s one common element constantly at the center of any conflict. It’s as true today as throughout history.

People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.

James Baldwin

Time to admit we humans don’t always play nice or get along very well.

Don’t take it personally, not naming names here. We all have a part to play in this. The biggest part is how everyone likes to blame someone else.

We, just can’t help ourselves

To be honest no one likes to look at themselves and admit their faults. It hurts, uncomfortable, and downright hard.

Now why could that be? Could you, not like or be happy with yourself? You’re not alone, I would guess to say everyone is conflicted. Rarely for Some, others occasionally, while others always.

There are many factors affecting someone’s personality and behavior. These factors are unique to every individual trying to predict the…

Jerry Pompilio
Jerry Pompilio

Written by Jerry Pompilio

Jerry Pompilio, Small business survivor. With over 50 years in the service business. At this stage, it’s time to pay it back. To help others survive it too.

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