Yet, we are often so much more than our 9 to 5 asks of us. You’ve probably noticed how we all tend to define ourselves by our jobs: “I’m an engineer” “I’m a doctor” “I teach”. Indeed: “Why does a pay check validate my talent?”. Its very presence in your life will create positive impact on your happiness. But, he’s right what you love and are good at doesn’t need to be the thing you get paid to do, or spend the majority of your time doing.
Speaking as someone who dramatically quit her well-paid job and went volunteering around the world for a year “looking for purpose”, I always get my back up a bit when I read that you don’t need to make massive changes to move closer to your passions. Robinson argues that it’s essential we all tap into our Element at some time, in some way, to lead our happiest, healthiest lives.Įpiphany: Finding your Element doesn’t have to mean radical change It’s similar to Csikszentmihalyi’s theory of Flow, in this sense. In this book, he’s exploring the idea of “The Element” - which, to him, is the place where the things you love and the things you’re good at come together. Robinson has some pretty radical views on the education system, creativity and intelligence. If you’re unfamiliar with Ken Robinson’s work, I really suggest you watch his TED talks, especially if you’re passionate about education – I’ve stopped myself from saying “…especially if you’re a teacher”.
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