10 great life lessons from albert einstein

1. 10 Great Life
Lessons
from
Albert Einstein

2. Who is Albert Einstein?
• A brilliant man who was passionately curious about the mysteries of
science.
• Albert Einstein changed the world as the most influential physicist of
the 20thcentury. He developed the general theory of relativity (e =
mc2).
• He was considered the cornerstone of modern physics.

3. Who is Albert Einstein?
• Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics “for his services to theoretical
physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect”.
• He wrote hundreds of books and articles.
• Einstein was also a great philosopher and moral leader.

4. #1. Follow Your Curiosity
• Curiosity helps to fuel our imagination.
• When we ask questions of others, we can find out important information to
help us solve problems, open new doors and form connections.
• When we ask questions of ourselves, we can shake up our beliefs, reveal
our innermost desires and make positive change.
• Unanswered question is swimming around in your head.
“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.”

5. #2. Perseverance is Priceless
• Einstein says : If you have a dream, you’ll be faced with obstacles but by
staying with problems longer, one can mean the difference between failure
and success.
• Some ways to begin practicing perseverance is by committing to your
dream, keeping a positive attitude, staying focused on what you want every
day and bouncing back from adversity.
“It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems
longer.”

6. #3. Focus on the Present
• What a great example Einstein uses to illustrate the importance of focusing
on the present.
• We can miss the pleasures of the present by becoming too preoccupied with
the past and/or future.
“Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not
giving the kiss the attention it deserves.”
• Reminding ourselves daily to be present will bring
us more peace and joy as well as provide us with a
greater appreciation for life.

7. #4. Imagination is Powerful
• With one idea, an empire can be built.
• For example, Walt Disney, a true master at imagination. He got the
inspiration for Mickey Mouse from an old pet mouse he used to have on his
farm. That black and white mouse became an animated legend.
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming
attractions. Imagination is more important than knowledge”
• Imagination opens the door to a Kingdom of
possibilities!

8. #5. Make Mistakes
• Mistakes are inevitable especially when pursuing something worthwhile.
• They can be disappointing and tough on the confidence but often necessary
to test our true commitment to the end goal.
• What great things are ever accomplished without failing in some way first?
• The real failure is in the not starting or completing.
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

9. #6. Live in the Moment
• As they say, the moment is all we really have, a tough concept to grasp.
• Eckhart Tolle –German Philosopher- in his book the Power of Now, said that a
person’s success in truly being in the present moment can be measured by the
degree of peace he or she feels within.
• By becoming more aware of the moment, we can ground ourselves in what
matters most.
“I never think of the future – it comes soon enough.”

10. #7. Create Value
• How would you define success? What will make your life a
success? These questions can be great ones to ask yourself.
• It can be raising healthy and happy children, having meaningful and
fulfilling relationships, being authentic in conversations, writing a book,
loving a career, feeling good everyday—whatever it is for you, that’s
where to place or continue to place your focus. What we focus on truly
expands.
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”

11. #8. Don’t Be Repetitive
• If you have been unhappy in certain areas of your life such as finances or
relationships, opt to do one thing different tomorrow.
• The idea is to shake up the routine. If you have a job that is unfulfilling or that
is frustrating on some level, think about what you can do to change the
situation.
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting
different results.”

12. #8. Don’t Be Repetitive
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting
different results.”
• Sometimes a new perspective on the same situation is all it takes to open one’s
eyes to what’s possible.
• The first step is to recognize the dissatisfaction and then take a single action
towards satisfaction.

13. #9. Knowledge Comes From Experience
• Actual experience creates knowledge that is respected and valued by others.
• We can read books, listen to tapes, and take courses, but the experiences we
have in life can provide the best lessons for others.
“Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge
is experience.”
• Your life story is rich in knowledge and people
are ready to listen because it’s the most
compelling and authentic way to make a
difference with someone.

14. #10. Learn the Rules and Then Play Better
• To become an expert at something, learn all you can about that subject,
study other’s successes and then aim to do it better than them.
• The stronger your commitment and passion is to your endeavor, the greater
your resolve will be to succeed.
“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play
better than anyone else.”