Have an eye for talent
At the age of sixteen, Einstein applied for the engineering department of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland, but failed in the entrance examination. Mr. Weber, a physicist, read his papers on mathematics and physics. He was very discerning and praised him: "You are a very clever boy, Einstein, a very clever boy, but you have a big shortcoming: you don't want to show yourself."
Mr Webber is right. Einstein is a "genius" in mathematics. He taught himself analytic geometry and calculus at the age of 12 to 16. He is also "unrepentant" for not wanting to show his "shortcomings". In his letter to friends in his later years, he said: "When I was young, my needs and expectations for life were that I could do research quietly in a corner, and the public would not pay full attention to me, but now I can't."
Secret of success
An American journalist once asked Einstein the secret of his success. He replied: "As early as 190 1, when I was a 22-year-old young man, I had discovered the formula of success. I can tell you the secret of this formula, that is, A=X+Y+Z! A is success, X is the right path, Y is hard work, and Z is cut the crap! This formula is useful to me and I think it is also useful to many people. "
indifferent to fame and wealth
1948 14 In May, the State of Israel was born, but soon war broke out between Israel and neighboring Arab countries. Einstein, who has lived in the United States for more than ten years, immediately declared to the media: "Now, the Israelis can't retreat any more. We should fight. Jews can only survive in a world hostile to them if they rely on themselves. " 1952165438+1On October 9th, Weizmann, an old friend of Einstein and the first president of Israel, passed away. The day before, the Israeli ambassador to the United States handed Einstein a letter from Israeli Prime Minister Ben Gurion, formally asking Einstein to become the Israeli presidential candidate. That evening, a reporter called Einstein's residence and asked Einstein, "I heard that you will be appointed as the president of Israel, professor." Will you accept it? " "No, I can't be president." "The President doesn't have many specific affairs, and his position is symbolic. Professor, you are the greatest Jew. No, no, you are the greatest person in the world. If you are the president of Israel and symbolize the greatness of the Jewish nation, that would be great. " "No, I can't." Hardly had Einstein put down the phone when it rang again. This time it's the Israeli ambassador to Washington. The ambassador said, "Professor, I was instructed by Israeli Prime Minister Ben Gurion. Are you willing to accept your nomination as a presidential candidate? " "Mr. Ambassador, I know a little about nature and know almost nothing about people. How can a man like me be president? Please explain to the press and give me a hand. " The ambassador further persuaded: "Professor, the late President Weizmann was also a professor. You can do it. " "Weizmann and I are different. He can, I can't. " "Professor, every Israeli citizen and every Jew in the world is waiting for you!" Einstein was moved by the goodwill of his compatriots, but he thought more about how to politely refuse the ambassador and the Israeli government without disappointing or embarrassing them. Soon, Einstein issued a statement in the newspaper, formally refusing to be the president of Israel. In Einstein's view, "being president is not an easy task." At the same time, he quoted himself again: "Equation is more important to me, because politics is present, but equation is eternal."
Don't worry about trifles/trifles.
Once, he wanted to replace an old painting on the wall, so he moved a ladder and climbed it step by step. Suddenly, he thought of another question, pondered it, forgot what he was doing and suddenly fell off the ladder. After falling to the ground, he ignored the pain and immediately thought: Why do people fall straight? It seems that objects always move along the path of least resistance. Thinking of this, Einstein immediately stood up, limped to the table, picked up a pen and wrote down his thoughts. This is a great inspiration to the problem he is studying-relativity.
Love sports
Einstein was an outstanding scientist. He loved sports since he was a child, and persisted in it all his life until he was old. People respectfully call him an "old athlete".
Some people think that scientists are always sitting in the laboratory, fiddling with machines and calculating data, leading a monotonous life and being withdrawn. In fact, many scientists have arranged their lives very colorful and full of vitality. Einstein is a typical example. He still takes time to participate in various cultural and sports activities, especially mountain climbing, cycling, boating, walking and other sports activities. Some people describe his energy at work as "almost like a madman, which seems to be inexhaustible." A great man once said: People who can't rest can't work. Einstein's abundant energy is the result of his reasonable rest and regular exercise.
Einstein was born in Ulm, northern Germany, on March 1879. His father is an electrical engineer. Influenced by his family, he fell in love with science. He is not only good at thinking, but also likes cultural and sports activities. /kloc-At the age of 0/5, the whole family left Germany for Italy. Later, he was admitted to Zurich University of Technology in Switzerland. Although the study task is very tight every day, he still takes some time out for a walk, and goes out for a trip or boating on holidays. Einstein's hobby is not only based on interest, but also to improve learning efficiency. He often tells people that learning time is a constant, but its efficiency is a variable. It is unwise to simply pursue study time. The most important thing is to improve learning efficiency. He believes that only through cultural and sports activities can we gain abundant energy and keep a clear head. Einstein also summed up a formula based on his own personal experience, that is, A = X+Y+Z, A stands for achievement, X stands for labor, Y stands for rest and activities, and Z stands for less nonsense. He summed up the content of this formula in two sentences: the combination of work and rest is the ladder of success, and cherishing time is an important condition for making achievements.
After Einstein made great achievements in physics, he won high honors in the world, but he never pursued fame and fortune, and his life has been hard and simple. After entering middle age, he was brilliant and made more and more achievements, and many countries invited him to visit and give lectures. On one occasion, when he visited Belgium, the king and queen set up a reception committee. On that day, the train station was decorated with lanterns and colored lanterns, drums and music were ringing, and many officials were dressed in straight dresses, ready to warmly welcome this outstanding scientist. After the train arrived at the station, passengers got off one by one, but Einstein was nowhere to be seen. Where did he go? It turned out that he avoided those welcome people. An old man with gray hair and unkempt appearance walked from the station to the palace with a suitcase in one hand and a violin in the other. The person in charge of the reception didn't meet the distinguished guests, and was anxiously reporting to the Queen that Einstein had arrived dusty. The queen asked him, "Why don't you take the car I gave you, but walk?" He smiled and replied, "Please don't take it amiss, Queen. I like walking all my life, and sports bring me endless fun. "
Einstein insisted on labor and exercise in his later years. He often does some housework, such as planting flowers, watering and pruning, and often invites friends to climb mountains to consciously temper his will and exercise. Once Einstein, Madame Curie and their two daughters climbed the Angaddin Glacier in eastern Switzerland with great interest. According to the requirements of the climbers, they climbed up the mountain road with dry food bags and wooden crutches in their hands. During the trip, Einstein was laughing and very active, just like a young man. From then on, people gave him a glorious title: old athlete.