I was getting my planner ready for the day and was intrigued with the quote for the day. It’s Einstein’s opinion on what the true value of a man is:
A successful man is he who receives a great deal from his fellow men, usually incomparably more than corresponds to his service to them. The value of a man, however, should be seen in what he gives, and not in what he is able to receive.
—-Albert Einstein
Although I’d always recognized this fact at some level, this was the first time I’d seen it spelled out–the difference between success and value. So often in our society success is measured by the amount of money and/or power a person has. True success, true value, goes deeper. It’s based in what we contribute, in whether or not we’ve made a difference.
This quote gave me a bit of a perspective shift today. How will it affect me moving forward? I’ll try to remember that value is measured in what I give to others, to the contribution I make, to the difference I can effect.
Something else I thought about and have noticed to be true is that those who provide true value to others in the marketplace are also those who are successful.
What did you learn from Albert today?
Blessings,
Cindy
Tags: Lifelong Learning