Einstein Explains Why Life is Like Riding a Bicycle

Life is like riding a bicycle, Albert Einstein said in a letter to his son Eduard on February 5, 1930. This quote has been variously translated into English, including the one we use today. Keep moving in order to maintain your equilibrium. The 2007 biography Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson included a section from the letter’s original German language along with a translation from the information officer of the Einstein Archives.

“With people, it’s the same as with a bicycle. Only when he falters can he maintain balance comfortably.

Literal English: “Riding a bike and dealing with people is the same. One can only easily retain equilibrium when moving.

Like Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, and other historical leaders, Einstein is frequently attributed as having said things that they did not. Einstein undoubtedly made the statement in this instance, but there are several instances of others from as far back as the early 1800s who made comparable findings.

Albert Einstein Rides a Bike

These words of wisdom were written by Albert Einstein to his son on February 5, 1930. Einstein is said to have initially conceived of the theory of relativity while on two wheels, proving the inspiring potential of bicycling.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

This passage illustrates the value of continuing to advance.

The way we respond in the face of adversity influences how things turn out.

The secret is perseverance; as long as you keep going for your objective, no one can stop you.

The secret is to keep going on and giving it our best effort even when we experience failure or a difficult moment.

Failure is OK as long as you continue to do your hardest and go toward your goal with the same zeal.

And for that reason, life is like riding a bicycle—we don’t fall off as long as we keep pedaling and go forward, and the same is true in real life.

Life is like a bicycle, to go further keep pedaling.

 

Successful people are motivated and driven by enthusiasm.

There are no quick cuts; there is no such thing as instant success. To keep climbing the ladder requires bravery and a fierce drive.

The outcome depends on how you recover when things go wrong. Giving up is not the answer.

Don’t take life for granted; it is a gift in and of itself.

Life is like riding a bicycle; when you lose balance, put one foot down, stop, and then pick yourself back up.

If you keep trying, there is no such thing as an impossible task.

Success comes from taking lessons from our errors and failures. The most effective techniques are self-realization and self-education.

Find your passion and attempt to follow it. Our drive to achieve something keeps us pushing ahead.

Don’t allow obstacles to bring you to your knees; persevere, have faith in yourself, and keep going.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein

I never imagined that I would find myself living on the streets without a place to sleep that night or a place to get my next meal, but that is exactly what happened to me on April 3, 2020. I was sleeping beneath a playground in a park, chilly and hungry, feeling hopeless and dejected. Not only that but Lake County was set to experience a global health catastrophe.

After a few sleepless days and nights spent battling to live, a generous neighbor came out to offer me a hot dinner and the contact information for a group called PADS in Lake County. I didn’t want to admit that I needed assistance, but I decided to either ask for it or risk freezing to death. I decided against it and made my way to Waukegan’s 1800 Grand, where I grudgingly entered. Once I got inside, I got a personal intake, some food, and a coupon for a motel where I could have a warm room, a nice shower, and a real bed to sleep on.

Over the following three months of COVID-19, PADS kept me alive and protected me from a virus sweeping across Illinois at the time and killing tens of thousands of people. I shall always be appreciative to PADS and the Case Managers for looking after me in that regard.

When everything seemed hopeless, working with my case manager, Latasha, I was able to restore my self-esteem and tackle each day with a positive approach. Latasha secured me my very own apartment by using every tool at her disposal. That’s accurate. My residence. It still defies belief. I never longer experience hunger or homelessness. I have a promising future ahead of me.