Albert Einstein is without question one of the greatest and most recognized icons of the past hundred years. His accomplishments and discoveries have challenged how we think while radically altering our perspective of reality. Most of us know Einstein through television documentaries and books. He comes across as a little bit of a nutty professor at times, however this couldn’t be further from the truth. Einstein was not only a scientist, but also an inspirational and successful individual who has taught us valuable lessons about what it takes to make a mark in this world.