Wise Quotes From Albert Einstein
Curiosity is the only thing that can help fuel our imagination. When we are curious in asking questions from 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. What unanswered question is swimming around in your
head?
2. Perseverance is Priceless: “It’s not that I’m
so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.”
If you have a dream, you’ll be faced with obstacles but by
staying with problems longer, as Einstein says, 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.
3. Focus on the Present: “Any man who can drive
safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention
it deserves.”
We can miss the pleasures of the present by
becoming too preoccupied with the past and/or future. Reminding ourselves
daily to be present will bring us more peace and joy as well as provide us
with a greater appreciation for life.
4. Imagination is Powerful: “Imagination is
everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. Imagination is more
important than knowledge.”
With one idea, an empire can be built. Imagination opens the door to a Kingdom of possibilities!
5. Make Mistakes: “A person who never
made a mistake never tried anything new.”
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.
6. Live in the Moment: “I never think of the
future – it comes soon enough.”
As they say, the moment is all we really have, a tough concept
to grasp. Eckhart Tolle 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.
7. Create Value: “Strive not to be a
success, but rather to be of 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.
8. Don’t Be Repetitive: “Insanity: doing
the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
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. 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.
9. Knowledge Comes From Experience: “Information
is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is 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. 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.
10. Learn the Rules and Then Play Better: “You
have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than
anyone else.”
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.
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