Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life
About this product
The New York Times bestselling author of The Element gives readers an inspirational and practical guide to self-improvement, happiness, creativity, and personal transformation. You, Your Child, and School is forthcoming from Viking.
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. The Element has inspired readers all over the world and has created for Robinson an intensely devoted following. Now comes the long-awaited companion, the practical guide that helps people find their own Element. Among the questions that this new book answers are:
• How do I find out what my talents and passions are?
• What if I love something I’m not good at?
• What if I’m good at something I don’t love?
• What if I can’t make a living from my Element?
• How do I do help my children find their Element?
Finding Your Element comes at a critical time as concerns about the economy, education and the environment continue to grow. The need to connect to our personal talents and passions has never been greater. As Robinson writes in his introduction, wherever you are, whatever you do, and no matter how old you are, if you’re searching for your Element, this book is for you. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is thought-provoking, insightful, and helpful, with many praising Ken Robinson’s wit, simple writing style, and practical exercises. Some Amazon reviewers also describe it as inspirational and easy to understand, while a smaller group finds it boring, rudimentary, or not worth their time.
Goodreads readers generally describe it as motivating and reflective, with many reviews highlighting its focus on self-discovery and aligning life with talents and passions. A review blog on Compulsive Reader calls it a solid, reflective read about finding one’s place and purpose.
On Reddit, discussion is limited, but one thread frames it as a useful summary of Robinson’s ideas about harmonizing life with interests and abilities. Overall, the strongest pattern across sources is that the book resonates most with readers looking for encouragement, introspection, and practical self-assessment.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Publication date | May 27, 2014 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0143125516 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0143125518 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 0.9 x 7.5 x 5 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #123,922 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #78 in Counseling Education #564 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Books) #573 in Motivational Management & Leadership |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,726) |
