His mother encouraged him to follow his dreams. Robinson talks about Bart Connor, who discovered his special talent for walking on his hands as a boy. Her determination to fulfill her passion forced her to find a way. Robinson shares the story of sailor Ellen MacArthur. His powerful attitude kept him alive and happy. Robinson shares a story about a near fatal accident involving his father. Psychology has historically been focused on negative feelings. Many people are not happy because they confuse happiness with material well-being. Robinson talks about sociology, psychology, and attempts to classify people. Finding your element is a spiritual process. Know Your Passions (02:47)įind activities you love to do. Education systems have a narrow view of ability. Get to know yourself better to find your element. Life is not linear it constantly improvises. Create Your Life (03:00)Ī powerful idea attracts other powerful ideas. Life is creative and people have powerful imaginations. Robinsons compares himself to his parents. Individual Biology and Cultural Circumstances (02:44) Robinson explains the principles that apply to a personal journey. Distractions keep people from knowing themselves. Robinson describes two aspects of being in your element and consciousness.

Robinson shares the economic reason for finding your element.

Many people do not live with purpose and meaning. Robinson shares the social reason for finding your element. Robinson comments on why finding your element will improve your life. Being in your element means loving what you are doing. It is possible to understand something but not like it. Robinson uses a mathematician and an account as examples of people with natural talents. Sir Ken Robinson introduces the topic and gives a definition for 'element.' 'I Just Get It' (02:52)

Above all, he inspires us to reconnect with our true self – it could just change everything.Introduction to Finding Your Element (02:30) FREE PREVIEW With a wry sense of humour, Ken Robinson shows the urgent need to enhance creativity and innovation by thinking differently about ourselves. Through the stories of people like Vidal Sassoon, Arianna Huffington and Matt Groening, who have recognized their unique talents and made a successful living doing what they love, Robinson explains how every one of us can find ourselves in our Element, and achieve everything we’re capable of. In this hugely influential book, world-renowned creativity expert Ken Robinson considers the child bored in class, the disillusioned employee and those of us who feel frustrated but can’t quite explain why – and shows how we all need to reach our Element. The Element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion.

The groundbreaking international bestseller that will help you fulfil your true potential.

The element by ken robinson