No credit card. Takes under a minute.

Login
INSIGHTS3 MIN READ

Albert Einstein is On to Something. And So Am I

VivBeck

Published on December 6, 2016

Published on Wealthy Affiliate — a platform for building real online businesses with modern training and AI.

Mr. Entein Helped Me Reach New Heights in My Self-Awareness

You see, knowledge, in and of itself, means nothing without action. I've been so busy learning - because that's what a good student does - that I have allowed myself to get caught in the trap of thinking acquiring knowledge was the most important action I could take to figure this whole marketing out.

The creative in me always throws ideas all over my intellectual path and I trip right into another distraction. The crazy part is, I have actually believed those distractions were necessary for progress BEFORE I took productive action.

I know I have to accept that I am a creator. Perhaps it's in the DNA of teachers. But, for goodness sake, as I move towards the later years in life, I need to learn how to control that beautiful beast!

Over the years I have had many rewarding experiences in my hobby blogging and many lessons learned (by lessons I mean lost blogs and cash that flew out the window.)

Here Are the Lessoned I've Learned

Ready to put this into action?

Start your free journey today — no credit card required.

  • First of all, I learned being a student never ends and sometimes that means telling your ego to shut up and sit down!
  • Second, I learned that imperfection is better than mastery. Mistakes are the greatest teacher.

And most importantly,

  • I learned that action the most important cog in the system of success. Thoughts with out action do not become things!
"Anyone who has never made a mistake, has never tried anything new"
AE

Because of this revelation - call me a late bloomer - I have decided to put my ego aside and dedicate myself to accountability through weekly progress posts.

If my results are far less than typical, I'll have to own it and change my course as needed. Each week for the next few months will reveal to myself, if I can move beyond the knowing and advance to growing into understanding through experience based on action and outcomes and become a successful marketer.

I will no longer live on Fantasy Island!!!

Taking Einstein's Advice

Okay, so the time has come. Time to put on my cape of courage and work to become a superhero of action and save my world. After all, of a superhero can't save themselves, that can't help anyone else. The time has come to go out there and try something new..

ACTION!

I just have to ask, can you empathize or am I alone in this crazy head game?

Share this insight

This conversation is happening inside the community.

Join free to continue it.

The Internet Changed. Now It Is Time to Build Differently.

If this article resonated, the next step is learning how to apply it. Inside Wealthy Affiliate, we break this down into practical steps you can use to build a real online business.

No credit card. Instant access.

2.9M+

Members

190+

Countries Served

20+

Years Online

50K+

Success Stories

The world's most successful affiliate marketing training platform. Join 2.9M+ entrepreneurs building their online business with expert training, tools, and support.

Member Login

© 2005-2026 Wealthy Affiliate
All rights reserved worldwide.

🔒 Trusted by Millions Worldwide

Since 2005, Wealthy Affiliate has been the go-to platform for entrepreneurs looking to build successful online businesses. With industry-leading security, 99.9% uptime, and a proven track record of success, you're in safe hands.