Top Ten Life Lessons of the Lusitania Shipwreck

1. Top Ten Life Lessons of the Lusitania
Shipwreck

2. 1. Don’t Ignore Warnings
Allegedly, anonymous and mysterious telegrams were received
by some passengers just before they boarded the Lusitania. The
telegrams warned of impending disaster. They were signed
Morte.

3. 2. Don’t Blindly Trust Officials
Officials denied the reports
of the telegrams. True or not, the danger was real.

4. 3. See the Big Picture
A state of war existed. Crossings were limited because ships were
known targets of German submarines. The danger was not
imaginary. Nevertheless, 1,256 passengers bought tickets.

5. 4. Trust Yourself First
Multimillionaire Alfred G. Vanderbilt risked a crossing. Just
because famous people are doing it, doesn’t mean it’s a good
idea.

6. 5. Don’t Buy the Hype
Winner of the Blue Riband prize as the fastest transatlantic
liner, the Lusitania was thought to be capable of outrunning
submarines.

7. 6. Take Necessary Precautions
The captain ignored orders from Admiralty to run a zigzag
course and maintain full speed. Had he followed those orders
the ship might have arrived safely.

8. 7. Make Every Day Your Greatest Day
The passengers expected to live when they bought tickets, yet
hundreds died. Make every day your greatest day. Life is short.

9. 8. Don’t Live by Fear
Be willing to take calculated risks—risks you think you can beat.
Life without risks is not living, but get the facts before you make
your decision.

10. 9. Adapt to Circumstances
Do whatever works: One survivor floated to shore in an armchair.

11. 10. Learn From Others’ Experience
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