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An anecdote in a legend's life

Albert Einstein was a German theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the physicists of all time. Einstein is best known for developing the Theory of Relativity, but he also made important contributions to the development of the Theory of Quantum Mechanics.

There are interesting stories about all great people. Similarly, there is an interesting incident about Einstein, which gives us a message. Albert Einstein had undertaken many scientific discourses every day. One day, he was extremely exhausted to do the last oration in one unfamiliar place. His driver realized Einstein's bad condition. He said, " We won't be identified as we are unknown to the people over this area. So I shall deliver the last lecture on your name as you are tired." Einstein blatantly refused. Then the driver said, " I know all your lectures very well, as I listen to time and again and you can have confidence in me." So Einstein agreed half-heartedly. The driver started the speech. Einstein became wonderstruck by hearing his presentation. The audience were enjoying overwhelmingly. Meanwhile, one man from the audience asked a very difficult but pertinent question. At once, the driver was slightly perplexed, but captured his presence of mind and said, " My driver can answer this simple question." He called Einstein, who was sitting behind and thus saved his skin. Einstein handled the situation judiciously. " Make the hey when shines", is not the message here. On the contrary, how the driver kept his presence of mind and used his craftiness to overcome a difficult moment, is the message. Keeping the balance of mind in accidental predicaments is the greatest capability for successful endeavours. A triumphant exit from unfavourable situation always produces a hero. Any seed will sprout out in damp fertile soil. But the long abandoned seed on a dry land germinates and flourishes better in an unexpected rain. The story of many victories, whether business, art, literature or technology whatsoever is by riding out of a storm.

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Hi, thanks for stopping by!

The author started his career in Indian Air Force as a Physiotherapist and later worked as a chief physiotherapist and H O D of the Department of Physiotherapy in Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical  Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, for 25 years till retirement. 

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