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The New York Times bestselling author of The Element gives readers an inspirational and practical guide to self-improvement, happiness, creativity, and personal transformation Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk video and groundbreaking book, The Element, introduced readers to a new concept of self-fulfillment through the convergence of natural talents and personal passions. Pdf Download eBook Free The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything By Ken Robinson Epub #pdf #book #EPUB #PDF #RTF.
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From one of the world's leading thinkers and speakers on creativity and self-fulfillment, a breakthrough book about talent, passion, and achievement
The element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion. When people arrive at the element, they feel most themselves and most inspired and achieve at their highest levels. 'The Element' draws on the stories of...more
The element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion. When people arrive at the element, they feel most themselves and most inspired and achieve at their highest levels. 'The Element' draws on the stories of...more
Published January 8th 2009 by Viking Books
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I was very fond of Ken Robinson after seeing his Ted speech, so I followed my friend's recommendation to read this book. This was a mistake.
If you're wondering what wisdom lies in this book, don't bother; I'll summarize it for you:
'Little Johnny didn't like school very much. He sucked at math and couldn't concentrate and everyone told him he was a moron. But then he quit school and read my book and joined a rockband, and now he's a multi-billionaire who won at life. This could be you, and the on...more
If you're wondering what wisdom lies in this book, don't bother; I'll summarize it for you:
'Little Johnny didn't like school very much. He sucked at math and couldn't concentrate and everyone told him he was a moron. But then he quit school and read my book and joined a rockband, and now he's a multi-billionaire who won at life. This could be you, and the on...more
I had came across with Ken Robinson’s speech on TED Talks for TED Conference 2006. It was one of those I’m lost, what should I do afternoons. Every word, every sentence that he said has penetrated to my heart and soon enough my heart just couldn’t help it and started to scream: “I told you several times! You are a teacher; please stop going against your fate, your true calling!” Though the epiphany has yet to come only after I have read his book – The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes...more
Apr 28, 2009Jay rated it liked it · review of another edition
The author defines 'The Element' as the thing you are both passionate about doing and good at doing. He offers some basic ideas on ways to find the element for yourself, drawing on examples as illustrations. On the whole, I prefered Marcus Buckingham's 'THe One Thing You Need to Know.'
One idea from the book did stand out. In talking about standards for educatuion, Robinson offers an analogy to standards for restaurants. Fast food restaurants have very rigorous standards which get applied to the...more
One idea from the book did stand out. In talking about standards for educatuion, Robinson offers an analogy to standards for restaurants. Fast food restaurants have very rigorous standards which get applied to the...more
I don't really need to read a whole book on finding the crosspoint between passion and talent, but this is the quote that got me:
p. 238 The most powerful method of improving education is to invest in the improvement of teaching and the status of great teachers. There isn’t a great school anywhere that doesn’t have great teachers working in it. But there and plenty of poor schools with shelves of curriculum standards and reams of standardized tests.
The fact is that given the challenges we face,...more
p. 238 The most powerful method of improving education is to invest in the improvement of teaching and the status of great teachers. There isn’t a great school anywhere that doesn’t have great teachers working in it. But there and plenty of poor schools with shelves of curriculum standards and reams of standardized tests.
The fact is that given the challenges we face,...more
An amazing book. I first discovered Ken Robinson via Ted Talks and was absolutely captivated by his speech, primarily because he spoke to something I've always believed was true but had never heard articulated so well. The specific chord that resonated for me was that schools are failing our students because of the hierarchy established in school subjects and how schools are only assessing certain types of intelligence. So many children are being told they're not bright or talented if their inte...more
May 25, 2015Ian Laird rated it liked it · review of another edition Shelves: artfully-living-life, non-fiction, philosophy
25 March 2016: minor edits to correct sloppy proofing
Like many millions (literally) round the world I am captivated by Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talks on education.
He makes so much sense, by emphasising the need for education to be adapted to each individual, and pointing out that intelligence can manifest itself in a multitude of ways. He asked people in the audience to say how creative they are; usually they underrated themselves.
Sir Ken’s thesis is that education is an industrial process which...more
Apr 20, 2009Craig rated it it was amazingLike many millions (literally) round the world I am captivated by Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talks on education.
He makes so much sense, by emphasising the need for education to be adapted to each individual, and pointing out that intelligence can manifest itself in a multitude of ways. He asked people in the audience to say how creative they are; usually they underrated themselves.
Sir Ken’s thesis is that education is an industrial process which...more
Shelves: personal-transformation, social-profit
Although 'The Element' was authored by Ken Robinson, this is the book I've been writing for the past ten years.
For a long time, I've been arguing that passion is a bridge between our unique human potential and our social responsibility. I begin almost every workshop, speech, and lecture by asking my participants to talk about one of their personal or professional passions.
Eyes light up and the temperature in the room rises as people connect to what Robinson would call 'their element.'
His book i...more
For a long time, I've been arguing that passion is a bridge between our unique human potential and our social responsibility. I begin almost every workshop, speech, and lecture by asking my participants to talk about one of their personal or professional passions.
Eyes light up and the temperature in the room rises as people connect to what Robinson would call 'their element.'
His book i...more
I have a great respect for Ken Robinson's opinions, especially as an educator. His opinions and theories that schools are partly responsible for the decline in human creativity are opinions shared by many. I appreciate that he does not blame teachers for this decline, but rather how schools are currently set up and functioning. If one spends any extended period of time talking with public school education teachers, the majority will talk about their distaste for the negative effects of testing o...more
I really like Ken Robinson. I feel that he is a very insightful thinker into changing education paradigms (in fact, if you youtube 'changing education paradigms, ken robinson' a very excellent video of one of his speeches comes up.) I love hearing his talks. They tend to be very enlightening, concise and entertaining.
Unfortunately, this book wasn't much of either of those. I felt that while some of the examples he gave were useful to help readers see how other people have reached their element,...more
Unfortunately, this book wasn't much of either of those. I felt that while some of the examples he gave were useful to help readers see how other people have reached their element,...more
Skeptical of Robinson's TED talk, I picked up this book and found it even more disappointing. There are some sensible ideas: too many people give up on doing things better, testing had it's downsides, kids should be taught more music and art, and similar homilies.
It's great to have such opinions, but these don't yet make an argument. Instead of offering such a substantiated argument, Robinson relies on anecdotes of his kids doing homework, or of some famous people that he talked to. No sane per...more
Jul 28, 2012Jen Marin rated it really liked it · review of another editionIt's great to have such opinions, but these don't yet make an argument. Instead of offering such a substantiated argument, Robinson relies on anecdotes of his kids doing homework, or of some famous people that he talked to. No sane per...more
Shelves: nonfiction-education, audiobook, nonfiction-balanced-living
I checked this out of the library because I was looking for interesting audiobooks and the name caught my eye. It wasn't until I started listening that I recognized the author from a TED talk he had given a few years back- (If you haven't seen it, look it up. It is absolutely worth the 20 minutes.)
I found this book to be inspirational, entertaining, and intimidating- all at the same time. Robinson is a good storyteller, and the book is chock full of interesting anecdotes of both famous and not-s...more
I found this book to be inspirational, entertaining, and intimidating- all at the same time. Robinson is a good storyteller, and the book is chock full of interesting anecdotes of both famous and not-s...more
I loved this book. I was particularly touched by the various stories that are told in which people have struggled with academics in school, and yet found their passion and became wildly successful. Gillian Lynne was a bundle of energy in second grade, and couldn't sit still or pay attention in class. Her teachers were sure there was something wrong with her (this occurred in the pre-ADD days) and urged her parents to take her to a psychologist. After interviewing her, the psychologist became con...more
Apr 17, 2012Kerfe rated it liked it
My brother sent me a link to a video by Ken Robinson about education:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcD...#!
I liked it so much that I wanted to learn more, and found out about his books on his website.
'The Element' is for the most part a disappointment--pop self-help at its worst. We learn about many people and how they overcame adversity to find, and become successful and well-known, for doing what they love. Which is fine. But everyone can't be Paul McCartney or Monica Seles or Meg Ryan or...more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcD...#!
I liked it so much that I wanted to learn more, and found out about his books on his website.
'The Element' is for the most part a disappointment--pop self-help at its worst. We learn about many people and how they overcame adversity to find, and become successful and well-known, for doing what they love. Which is fine. But everyone can't be Paul McCartney or Monica Seles or Meg Ryan or...more
Ken Robinson gave a lot of interesting stories and anecdotes in this book, but for some reason it fell flat for me in terms of igniting inspiration and sparking new motivation and thought. I enjoyed this book, but I was hoping for more.
There were many times it brought up good questions to invite you to ponder on different aspects of what you want out of life however (my favorite being 'HOW are you intelligent?'). He then goes on to talk more about divergent thinking and how you can only inspire...more
There were many times it brought up good questions to invite you to ponder on different aspects of what you want out of life however (my favorite being 'HOW are you intelligent?'). He then goes on to talk more about divergent thinking and how you can only inspire...more
May 25, 2014Cigdem rated it liked it · review of another edition
I respect Sir Ken Robinson and his message. However, i unfortunately, felt that if you listened to the TED talk, you did not need to read the book.
“The Element” is nothing new, just recycling the idea of living your bliss, being in flow, but I’m willing to read many books on that concept. It does go into how our school systems don't encourage people to find their element, and ways to improve schooling.
p. 60 Awesome photos of Earth in comparison to other planets. Gives perspective of how tiny we are in the universe.
p. 117 Interaction with the field, in person or through their work, is as vital to our development as time alone with our thoug...more
p. 60 Awesome photos of Earth in comparison to other planets. Gives perspective of how tiny we are in the universe.
p. 117 Interaction with the field, in person or through their work, is as vital to our development as time alone with our thoug...more
For us dreamers, books like The Element are thoroughly enjoyable because it encourages us to continue doing what we do best..dream. However this book is not exclusive; it does not have a specific target market and therefore would be readable for people from all walks of life. Outside of reminding myself to be constantly looking for ways to engage my passions, this book changed the way I think about certain things such as intelligence, creativity, and believe it or not, the education system. The...more
So much enlighting and reassuring. Each and every line of this book is gold, will make sure that my kids read it!
This is my second most favorite non-fiction after 'The Outliers'. It is the kind of books that you want to keep reading over and again, scratching down notes and researching further details for the mentioned stories.
It just reminded me of someone I know who dumped a good paid and secure job position because it was nt really what he felt doing for the rest of his life. For finding your...more
This is my second most favorite non-fiction after 'The Outliers'. It is the kind of books that you want to keep reading over and again, scratching down notes and researching further details for the mentioned stories.
It just reminded me of someone I know who dumped a good paid and secure job position because it was nt really what he felt doing for the rest of his life. For finding your...more
Loy Machedo’s Book Review – The Element by Sir Ken Robinson
Sir Kenneth Robinson is an English Author, Speaker, and International Advisor on Education in the Arts to government, Non-Profits, Education, and Art Bodies. He shot to fame with his TED Talks Video ‘How Schools Kill Creativity’ which was viewed a staggering 13 million times since it was first uploaded in February 2006.
In 2010, the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce animated one of Robinson's speeche...more
Sir Kenneth Robinson is an English Author, Speaker, and International Advisor on Education in the Arts to government, Non-Profits, Education, and Art Bodies. He shot to fame with his TED Talks Video ‘How Schools Kill Creativity’ which was viewed a staggering 13 million times since it was first uploaded in February 2006.
In 2010, the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce animated one of Robinson's speeche...more
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Overall, this was a good read but not a must read. If you watched Ken Robinson's TED talks, and it left you wanting more of the same, then you'll enjoy the book. If those talks were sufficient for you, this doesn't offer much new, just more depth.
In the book, the author describes the importance of finding your passion. He doesn't describe -- and doesn't try to describe -- how to find your own passion. Rather, he describes what it feels like and looks like to live a life activated by passion. He...more
In the book, the author describes the importance of finding your passion. He doesn't describe -- and doesn't try to describe -- how to find your own passion. Rather, he describes what it feels like and looks like to live a life activated by passion. He...more
Feb 11, 2011Diana Rothbauer rated it really liked it
The Element is a brilliant book, not the easy read of the Outliers.
It speaks of Education systems and how they actually stiffle creativity and out the box thinking. Which is ironic since once out of school the push by employers is to hire people who are creative and willing to think outside of the box.
It amazing how he defines the creativity and lack thereof in the context of the school system.
The Element discusses the idea of finding what you are good at. Which is a process and not always obvio...more
Oct 16, 2015Jana rated it really liked itIt speaks of Education systems and how they actually stiffle creativity and out the box thinking. Which is ironic since once out of school the push by employers is to hire people who are creative and willing to think outside of the box.
It amazing how he defines the creativity and lack thereof in the context of the school system.
The Element discusses the idea of finding what you are good at. Which is a process and not always obvio...more
Shelves: nonfiction, psychology-philosophy, e-oblutak-p, physics-consciousness
I've drastically changed my teaching methods in the last few years ever since I began to realize intuitively that the system is failing miserably and that the kids are not getting the best of me. I teach less but I teach wider and one of the teenagers told me that I am teaching them how to be a better human being. Yes, I try. But it is a daily struggle since the construction of family safety and support is crumbling down so kids carry these social cracks into the classroom and it backfires on us...more
Apr 26, 2012Mona rated it liked it
I actually listened to this 7 CD book during my commute. It has as much to do about reforming the education system as it does about personally finding your passion. The best part of the book are real life examples of successful people (famous and not so famous) that found personal and usually financial success by being true to their passions. Often these were folks that didn't do well in school, weren't good at conforming or were just bored at school and didn't try. Some of these examples got a...more
Feb 20, 2011Abigail rated it it was amazing
Have maybe two chapters left on this one - tops. Parts I'd like to go back and re-read, but the book is overdue. Doh.
Overall, VERY good book. One of the better in the 'how to find what you want to do with your life' genre. However, it only barely falls into that category, as it's not one of those growingly more common worksheet type books where you ask yourself a dozen questions, but a brilliant and revealing look at the forces behind the birth and evolution of some of the great minds and spirit...more
Overall, VERY good book. One of the better in the 'how to find what you want to do with your life' genre. However, it only barely falls into that category, as it's not one of those growingly more common worksheet type books where you ask yourself a dozen questions, but a brilliant and revealing look at the forces behind the birth and evolution of some of the great minds and spirit...more
I bought this book after seeing Robinson's incredibly eloquent, witty and spot-on TED speech on creativity and our schools.
I'm not sure what I would have thought of this book without the video preface. I don't generally warm to single-target suggestions about how to fix our world (The Element, The Promise, The Secret, etc., etc.) and my inner skeptic reels at the subtitle ('How finding your passion changes everything.') Minus the speech, I doubt I would have read it.
Having been tempted forward,...more
I'm not sure what I would have thought of this book without the video preface. I don't generally warm to single-target suggestions about how to fix our world (The Element, The Promise, The Secret, etc., etc.) and my inner skeptic reels at the subtitle ('How finding your passion changes everything.') Minus the speech, I doubt I would have read it.
Having been tempted forward,...more
Nov 03, 2010Steve Johnson rated it really liked it
Ken Robinson has some great insights on education and discovering the best path for each individual. I read this book from the perception of a pastor looking for better ideas for discipleship. What I got was more conviction than ever that discipleship (spiritual education) needs to be more about God's bent for the individual and less about mass dissemination of information.
I was particularly drawn to the four roles of a mentor: Recognition, Encouragement, Facilitating, and Stretching. A leader...more
I was particularly drawn to the four roles of a mentor: Recognition, Encouragement, Facilitating, and Stretching. A leader...more
Dec 28, 2014Shivam Agarwal rated it it was amazing
One of the best books I have ever read. I would suggest this book to all my friends, who are currently doing job and at any point of time have felt - 'What am I doing with life?'. I just want to say that this question is not new. People in past have asked same question and the answer to it exists but is different for every individual. Also the answer lies within ourselves.
I have friends which have huge potentials but are not listening to their inner self, not finding their element (including me...more
I have friends which have huge potentials but are not listening to their inner self, not finding their element (including me...more
Feb 08, 2018Sahar Pirmoradian rated it really liked it
Although It's been a few years since I watched Sir Robinson's TED talk and then learned about his book and read it, some of his remarks and ideas in the book still come to me. And I still agree with them, especially as I have observed how my own kid has had her own way of doing things from the very beginning. I believe reading this book has made me a more flexible parent.
Jul 20, 2009Arfi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
The real fact of finding passion... the element which is often hidden and feared to float on a surface, while it is enjoyed. Very meaningful book and guidance to a better understanding oneself. Love it and treasure this book. Recommended!
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Sir Ken Robinson (born Liverpool 4 March 1950) is an internationally recognized leader in the development of innovation and human resources. He has worked with national governments in Europe and Asia, with international agencies, Fortune 500 companies, national and state education systems, non-profit corporations and some of the world’s leading cultural organizations. They include the Royal Shakes...more
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“If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original.” — 667 likes
“The fact is that given the challenges we face, education doesn't need to be reformed -- it needs to be transformed. The key to this transformation is not to standardize education, but to personalize it, to build achievement on discovering the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions.” — 207 likes
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