Finding Your Element
by Ken Robinson
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Apr 2026 on On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
The general take
Jay Shetty found Finding Your Element helpful for shifting his mindset away from the idea of having a single purpose. He credits Ken Robinson's work with showing him that people are actually designed for an intersection of interests rather than one passion, which made the search feel less impossible to him.
About
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?
Who said what
Jay Shetty👍 Recommends
…understanding purpose as intersection of aptitude and passion, not singular calling
“Book number two is Finding Your Element by Ken Robinson. Here's the lesson. You were not designed for one purpose. You were designed for an intersection and you've probably been looking in the wrong place. Everyone wants to find their passion. Ken Robinson's work helped me realize very early in my life why that search feels so impossible.”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty — 10 Books That Changed My Lifeat 07:01
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