The Element

The Element

1. Passion

   • "Never underestimate the vital importance of finding early in life the work that for you is play." p. 7
   • True fullfillment
     • Energy
   • Attitude
   • Commitment
   • Doing what you love
     • In the zone
       • Freedom and authenticity

2. Natural Aptitude

   • "We are all born with tremendous natural capacities, and we lose touch with many of them as we spend more time in the world." p. xi
   • Talents
     • Finding and developing creative strengths
   • Opportunity

3. Education

   • One size does not fit all
     • Too much signifigance on standardized tests
       • Unimaginative and uninspired students
   • Needs reforming
   • "Education is the system that's supposed to develop our natural abilities and enable us to make our way in the world. Instead, it is stifling the individual talents and abilities of too many students and killing their motivation to learn." p. 16
   • "Sometimes, getting away from school is the best thing that can happen to a great mind." p. 225

4. Multiple Intelligences

   • Diverse
   • Distinctive
   • Dynamic

5. Creativity

   • Imagination
     • "Imagination is the foundation of everything that is uniquely and distinctively human." p. 58
   • Being original
   • Alter the attitude of your mind

6. Tribe

   • "For most people, a primary component of being in their Element is connecting with other people who share their passion and a desire to make the most of themselves through it." p. 103
   • Collaborators or competitors
   • People with a shared commitment to what they were born to do
   • Mentors
     • Encouragement
     • Inspiration