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The Element
- How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
- Narrated by: Ken Robinson Ph. D., Lou Aronica
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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.
What the critics say
" 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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- SJ S
- 2020-10-10
Love Ken Robinson, I'm all in on the premise
That said, I struggle with the evolution from "here's the issue, and here is a good, long list of people who beat the odds and stepped into their elements" ... to finding my own path ... to my own element.
I've also downloaded the guide book so I'm looking forward to seeing whether I can translate these stories of the success of others into my own story ... my capacity to understand my own element, to live my truth, to 'open' my gifts and to joyfully share them with my tribe.
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- Aida Faber
- 2020-08-28
A wonderful journey into what is passion
The Element teaches us that Elvis failed the auditions for a glee group and that no one noticed Paul McCartney had any musical talent. A great book, wonderfully written about what it is to find (in and outside of work) that which lights a twinkle in our eyes, giving us energy and will, and access to a whole new dimension in our potential as humans.
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- david
- 2022-07-21
A spectacular and insightful listen.
The stories and lessons told in this book are invaluable for anybody who has ever been told they are the odd ones out. The tales of hyper successful individuals finding their Element puts a new perspective on anybody who lost theirs as they grew older.
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- Sarah
- 2022-05-05
Great book, a lot of info for educators
This was a good read and Ken is an entertaining story teller. It’s somewhat geared towards those in educational system but it contains knowledge everyone should have about the system’s shortcomings and about how to be better learners ourselves
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-03-21
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Ever wondered what your gifts are? How about your inner talents?
Amazing listen to rethink what your true calling might be.
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- Stephanie Hall
- 2021-03-12
Outstanding
Sir Ken Robinson has been a hero of mine since I first saw his TED talk. This book is like an expanded version of that talk and was just as poignant, humourous, inspiring.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- matthew p.
- 2021-02-19
educators of all types this us a must read
this book is truly life changing if you can take the message to your heart brain.
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- Samantha
- 2012-04-02
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What disappointed you about The Element?
The Element is anecdotal, a series of stories with the same outcome. If you want interesting tidbits about a wide variety of well-known people (Arianna Huffington, Matt Groening, etc.) then you will enjoy this book. Unfortunately I expected some actionable items or thought-provoking ideas. About a third of the way through the book I grew tired of the stories and wanted more elaboration but there was very little forthcoming. A disappointment after watching and enjoying Robinson's TED talks.
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- MATTHEW
- 2013-01-01
College professor lecture
He explains that he was forced to write this book because of comment he made at a dinner engagement. That and his college professor comes out when he takes 3 chapters of good information and stretches it tediously out to create a book. He has about an hour of really fantastic information and ideas, and the rest is boring filler. I have seen him on TED, and when limited to a short period of time, he is very enlightening! For this book, I felt like I was back in the lecture hall of a mandatory class.
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- Joshua Kim
- 2012-06-10
Listening to Sir Ken
Like many I was first exposed to Ken Robinson from this TED talk. The Element is another book that should be read by leaders and passed around to work groups. It covers much of the same ground as Tribes, or Marcus Buckingham's work on Finding Your Strengths (which I use extensively in my graduate consulting course), but Robinson superior style and engaging personality make his work both enjoyable and always edifying. Where Robinson is at his best is where he makes connections with how our education system impedes students from finding their passions. At the same time, I wished for a deeper dive into our education system (particularly post-secondary education), and for a specific critique (grounded in history and political economy) for how our schools can hinder creativity. You will come away from this book even more depressed about our manic focus on testing, and even more committed to enabling the passions in your colleagues and children.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Margaret
- 2010-02-11
Stick with it, it's worth it!
The early chapters, while interesting and well read, were all stuff I had heard before. But the last chapter...well, THAT's worth FIVE stars.
I am a high school librarian and I have been struggling to find a new vision as I enter my 20th year of teaching, and worry about my grandchildren's future. Between our failing economy, potential climate change and the new "free" culture of the Internet I have been finding it difficult to see where we are heading. The last chapter of this book helped me see a potential direction. Thank you for helping me RE-find my 'element' Ken!
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- Mark
- 2012-12-29
Could be under comedy
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Just a great book that everyone should read. If you have teenagers moping about with little direction or worse you are a parent driving your children to achieve something - you should read this.
I'm glad Ken Robinson also narrated this. In fact its hard to see how anyone could have got across his dry wit. There are some very funny segments in this book. As well as some very moving ones.
The Element is actually a simple premise. It is explained clearly with some really good stories.
My missing star is explained by the fact that too many of the examples came from the arts. To be completely compelling I think a more diverse set of people and their "element's" are needed.
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- Gene
- 2011-08-10
Looking for meaning in your life?
Are you making lots of money but still feel like you're not doing anything significant in your life? Did you just graduate high school and not sure which major to take or if you should even go to college? Are you midway in college and feel like you're not in the right place? Then this book is for you. Or, if you're just feeling empty in general, listen to the audiobook.
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- Grant
- 2011-09-24
Essential reading for parents and teachers
Ken Robinson has done the education world a huge favor by writing this book. He deftly outlines the reasons and ways that education has to change. The sooner we do it, the better. Reading the Element made me glad both of my children attend untraditional, progressive schools that live by the basic tenets of Robinson's philosophy. Great teachers everywhere will agree.
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- Sandra
- 2009-03-09
The Element
I loved it! Very inspirational. Great for everyone. I feel that it may especially help parents to be better able to see their children in a different light.
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- Lori
- 2012-11-02
Think and Win!
Would you listen to The Element again? Why?
Excellent book. I love the stories in this book. Robinson has made this book uplifting, funny and delightful. I will listen to this many times.
Just the right amount of inspiration and reality.
What did you like best about this story?
All of it but especially the part on "Tribes" It answered a lot of questions for me.
What about Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica ’s performance did you like?
It was perfect. I don't think it could be better.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I did laugh. I am not a crier but it was good enough to elicit crying.
Any additional comments?
If you have guts, want to really live your life, are ready to get real- and do it- this is the right book for you.
Ken Robinson is spot on and is just a terrific person with a great heart.
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- hizzy
- 2012-12-05
Wonderful narration, fascinating ideas
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The Element is a fascinating book that is excellently narrated by the author, Ken Robinson.
The beginning part that talked about education was particularly interesting to me as I am studying to be a teacher. Robinson also discussed facets of finding your Element, like finding your "Tribe" that were very interesting. The book isn't really a self-help guide that necessarily leads you to find your own Element, but it helps you understand the concept around finding your Element and provides encouragement and hope that it's possible. Frankly, I'm glad the book didn't purport to be a one size fits all guide to finding your passion. That is a unique journey for every individual and can't be prescribed; that's point, that it's different for everyone. Robinson introduced ideas about creativity and finding your passion and gave examples of what has worked for some individuals.
Robinson describes a number of people who have found their "Element" or passion in life. Most of the examples focused on famous people like John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Arianna Huffington, Bob Dylan, etc. I found the occasional stories about "normal" people refreshing as well as the discussion on the dedicated amateurs - people who find their Element in something other than their profession. I realize that it's easy to find examples of individuals finding the Element when they become famous, because everyone knows about them. It felt a little one sided as a result, almost as if you have to be famous to find your element. I don't think that was Robinson's intention, and I realize it's hard to find individual stories from non-famous people, because you don't know about them.
Overall I loved the book and found it very thought provoking. It was a wonderful read/listen and I would highly recommend it.
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