People love to classify themselves as lucky or unlucky, but when it comes to motivation, luck won’t get you very far.
In other words, playing the keyboard was his passion. Not because anyone was forcing him to, but because that’s what he wanted to do. Charles responded by saying that the author didn’t actually love it, because, if he did, he would be doing it.Ĭharles practiced several hours a day. One night after a show, the author told Charles how well he had played and how much he himself loved playing keyboard. 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? 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.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 need to connect to our personal talents and passions has never been greater. How do I do help my children find their Element?įinding Your Element comes at a critical time, as concerns about the economy, education, and the environment continue to grow.What if I can't make a living from my Element?.What if I'm good at something I don't love?.
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