In any field of endeavor, it is impossible to make a significantcontribution without first being strongly influenced by past achievements within that field."

Knowledge gained over a period of time in any field is certainly
beneficial for future achievements and advancements in that field.
Past achievements set a platform for further enhancements . Each
piece of contribution adds a rung to the ladder of success in an area.
But,at the same time it is prudent to remember that starting fresh in an
area without getting influenced from previous or other sources guarantees
a new direction and style of work . Secondly, there is always a first time
for everything in the world, when the subject was new and untouched and
was taken up by somebody for the first time. Thirdly, the nature and type
of area of work also decides to some extent whether past achievements and
knowledge is required to excel in that area or not.

Past knowledge of a subject gives a clue to start for a novice in that field.
One does not have to start from scratch if some work has already been done
in the past . It saves him precious time which he can utilise for enha...