Just take Charles, the keyboard player in the author’s brother’s former band. This kind of passion will keep you practicing for hours and loving every minute of it. Being in your element requires feeling a certain pleasure and delight in what you’re doing. After all, you can do something with extreme proficiency and still not feel moved by it. Maybe you have a voice perfectly suited for opera, or for radio – that’s aptitude.īut aptitude isn’t enough. However, there are limits to how far aptitude can get you.įor instance, you could have an aptitude for anything from software development to poetry to playing the violin.
The first of these characteristics is aptitude.Īptitude is what most people call “talent.” It’s the natural and intuitive ability to accomplish something.
But by learning the main characteristics that define the element, you can begin to determine what it means for you. Well, the truth is there’s no single route to get there. It sounds great, but how can you find that place for yourself? Lou Aronica is the author of two novels and coauthor of several works of nonfiction, including The Culture Code (with Clotaire Rapaille) and The Element.You’ve probably heard people talk about “being in their element” when referring to a sense of fulfillment and connection with their true identity and purpose. The videos of his famous 20 talks to the prestigious TED Conference have been seen by an estimated 200 million people in over 150 countries. He advises governments, corporations, education systems, and some of the world's leading cultural organizations. Sir Ken Robinson, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation, and human potential. 'Leads readers to a place where natural aptitudes and abilities converge with one's passions' Kirkus Reviews 'Happiness really is within your grasp' Guardian It will help you to find yours' Vanity Fair No matter what you do, or where you are in life, if you're searching for your Element, this book will help you find it. * How do I do help my children find their Element? * What if I can't make a living from my Element? * What if I love something I'm not good at - or I'm good at something I don't love? * How do I find out what my talents and passions are? The Element has inspired readers all over the world to change their lives and this new companion is a practical guide containing all the tools, techniques and resources you need to discover the depth of your abilities and unlock your potential.
Ken Robinson, author of the international bestseller The Element and the most viewed talk on TED.com, offers a practical guide to discovering your passions and natural aptitudes, and finding the point at which the two meet: Finding Your Element.
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