The Element - Libro en Inglés

The Element – Ken Robinson

Some people seem to have found exactly what they were meant to do. They love their work, they are good at it, and it gives them energy and purpose. Sir Ken Robinson, an internationally renowned expert on creativity and education whose TED talk on schools became one of the most watched of all time, calls this state being in your element.

In The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything, written with Lou Aronica, Robinson explains that the element is where natural talent and personal passion meet. Finding it, he argues, is essential for individual fulfillment and for the health of organizations and societies. Yet many people never discover their element, because education systems, workplaces and social expectations often fail to recognize the wide range of human abilities.

Through stories of remarkable people from many fields, including musicians, artists, scientists, athletes, entrepreneurs and performers, Robinson shows how they found their element, often after struggling in conventional settings. He explores the conditions that help people find their passion, such as aptitude, attitude, opportunity, mentors and finding your tribe of like-minded people.

Robinson also challenges traditional ideas of intelligence and calls for education systems that nurture creativity and the diverse talents of every student.

Inspiring and engaging, The Element is a valuable read for students, parents, teachers, career changers and anyone seeking to discover what truly inspires them. It is also a thought-provoking contribution to debates about education and creativity.