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The Element

How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything

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The Element

By: Ken Robinson Ph.D.
Narrated by: Ken Robinson Ph. D., Lou Aronica
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About this listen

 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 Witty Inspiring Funny Heartfelt Business

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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)
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Wow! Found this book via a mention in another one I was listening to and after seeing the TED talk. So glad I did as it's really connected with my story. Buzzing with creative ideas now about my own Element and at a youthful 56 this is just the start. Thank you Ken!

Life changing!

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Really enjoyed the book, lots of useful examples given for consideration, alongside the ideas presented

Thought provoking

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I read this book when my kids were struggling teenagers and it has had a great impact on all our lives! Just listen to if again and it’s still so relevant... sadly schools still seem to be going the wrong direction. I would highly recommend this book to any parent!!

A truly amazing book!

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I bought this book because my children are both struggling in school and loosing confidence. I was expecting to receive some advise on how to encourage them to find something they are good at and not to my write themselves off just because they are a few reading grades behind! I got this but was not expecting was true inspiration! I can pass this to my children too! Loved listening so much and will again. Thank you.

Wow didn't expect that!

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I really enjoyed hearing the writer of the book express his intention behind the words with his voice.

The concepts of this book are uplifting and applicable to all people. The example after example of individuals from a totally diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances who have found their element, is compelling and persuasive.

Throughly recommend.

Highly engaging and inspiring

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