Albert Einstein, we all know, was a genius mind and thinker. He goes down in history as one of the most brilliant minds of all time. A lot of times, “Being an Einstein” can be either a complementary thing, or a sarcastic thing. When someone comes up with brilliant ideas, we called them “Einstein”, or, when someone does something goofy and off-the-wall, we will sarcastically call them “Einstein” as well. Often with a little bit of a snicker.
Einstein was such a great thinker, because he didn’t dismiss anybody’s harebrained or far-fetched ideas, and he appreciated the free minds, free spirits and free individuals of his day. His success, they say, came from questioning conventional wisdom and marveling at mysteries that struck others as mundane. All of that leads to a great connection between creativity and freedom.
This book, is based on newly released personal letters of Albert Einstein, as the author, Walter Isaacson explores the many traits and experiences of Einstein’s personal life. He was a struggling father in a difficult marriage, who couldn’t get a teaching job or a doctorate. It wasn’t until later in Einstein’s life, that he really began to be appreciated for the brilliant thinker that he always was.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
