The Element cover art

The Element

How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything

 Preview

Get 30 days of Standard free

£5.99/mo after trial. Cancel monthly.
Try for £0.00
More purchase options

The Element

By: Ken Robinson Ph.D.
Narrated by: Ken Robinson Ph. D., Lou Aronica
Try for £0.00

£5.99 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for £12.70

Buy Now for £12.70

Summary

 The Element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion. When people arrive at the Element, they feel most themselves, most inspired, and achieve at their highest levels.

The Element draws on the stories of a wide range of people: Paul McCartney; The Simpsons creator Matt Groening; Meg Ryan; Gillian Lynne, who choreographed the Broadway productions of Cats and The Phantom of the Opera; journalist Arianna Huffington; renowned physicist Richard Feynman; and many others, including business leaders and athletes. It explores the components of this new paradigm: the diversity of intelligence, the power of imagination and creativity, and the importance of commitment to our own capabilities.

With a wry sense of humor, Ken Robinson looks at the conditions that enable us to find ourselves in the Element and those that stifle that possibility. He shows that age and occupation are no barrier and that once we have found our path, we can help others do so as well. The Element shows the vital need to enhance creativity and innovation by thinking differently about human resources and imagination. It is an essential strategy for transforming education, business, and communities to meet the challenges of living and succeeding in the 21st century.

©2008 Ken Robinson, Ph.D (P)2009 Tantor Creativity Personal Development Personal Success Inspiring Witty Funny Heartfelt Business
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c

Critic reviews

"Motivating and persuasive, this entertaining and inspiring book will appeal to a wide audience." ( Publishers Weekly)
" The Element offers life-altering insights about the discovery of your true best self." (Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)
All stars
Most relevant
Consistently inspiring. If you're interested in Education of finding a more inspiring calling (professional or amateur), you should read this.

Very relevant, wonderfully delivered.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
the most profound book i have ever heard. all encompassing, funny and in tune with the world of today. our future depends on our collective selves so says robinson

profound

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
If you don’t do something that makes your heart sing then you will never reach your true calling. Don’t wait until retirement to find your own element.

A masterpiece for all mankind

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
For me the most profound chapter in what I think is an excellent book. Narrated brilliantly, love the sense of humour but most of all the encouragement to try & deliver on my ‘element’.

Chapter 9 - Is It Too Late?

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Must read for all teachers and parents. Kids finishing school / college must read too. Could make all the difference between living a fulfilled life vs an average mediocre one.

It should be read by every teacher and parent.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews