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yodamom's review
4.0
4.4 stars
Did you attend a traditional school ? Was your creativity doused by math, english and following the program ? Do you even know what your passion is, or where your talents lie ? I really didn't have any idea when I picked this book up. I can do a little of everything and don't really know where my true talents really are. Jack of all trades master at none, that is what I was taught a little of everything. Was it the public school systems fault that I lack focus ? Who knows, but he gives a very interesting argument.
In this book he helps you focus on "the element' where the things you are good and what you love to do come into clear view. There are some steps to follow to help you form your talents into focus. I wish there had been more of these. He gets you started in the direction you need to go it's up to you to keep the momentum.
Most of the book deals with the educational system. The standardized test systems, the lack of arts programs, and one size fits all thinking of education. I would love to see every teacher, parent any one in education read this and expand their views. I learned that my talents, my element is one of the areas I put off the most. I'll be working on that in the future.
Did you attend a traditional school ? Was your creativity doused by math, english and following the program ? Do you even know what your passion is, or where your talents lie ? I really didn't have any idea when I picked this book up. I can do a little of everything and don't really know where my true talents really are. Jack of all trades master at none, that is what I was taught a little of everything. Was it the public school systems fault that I lack focus ? Who knows, but he gives a very interesting argument.
In this book he helps you focus on "the element' where the things you are good and what you love to do come into clear view. There are some steps to follow to help you form your talents into focus. I wish there had been more of these. He gets you started in the direction you need to go it's up to you to keep the momentum.
Most of the book deals with the educational system. The standardized test systems, the lack of arts programs, and one size fits all thinking of education. I would love to see every teacher, parent any one in education read this and expand their views. I learned that my talents, my element is one of the areas I put off the most. I'll be working on that in the future.
dewey_scrapper's review
3.0
I think I'd get more out of this book if I read it in print over again. It was a great audiobook, and Ken Robinson was a good reader, but I could go over the quizzes easier with the print version in front of me.
patlo's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A lovely, straightforward workbook to help people think about, and transition to, fulfilling lives (and work lives). If you've seen Sir Ken Robinson's TED talks or read his previous books, you'll be familiar with his ideas. The strength of this book is the prompts, questions and challenges at the end of each chapter that do a wonderful job of leading the reader into a deep reflection.
Pairs well with Dan Cumberland's book The Calling Process.
Pairs well with Dan Cumberland's book The Calling Process.
samfah's review against another edition
3.0
Right, so this didn’t suck? It’s not like it’s changed my life or anything, and I definitely skipped entire sections when my eyes got bored, but it’s given me a nice little boost of motivation to just keep going (nothing too intense) and stay happy.
amalies's review
4.0
I admit I was initially really turned off the subject and the book after the first two chapters. They weren't the best writing and he kept moving between personal voice, 2nd person and quoting other people. The writing got much better third chapter on. The entire book was basically an outline of all the research, quotes and peoples stories he has collected on the subject. However, the organization was put together well and it made for good thoughtful reading. I did enjoy the activities and the questions throughout the book. If you truly write out all the exercises you get quite a bit out of this book in thinking about your own self and what you have to offer. I read this at a point in my life that I have branched out and started delving into my passion and I felt encouraged to continue down that path as I read this book.
lofimichelleeo's review
3.0
Great for an existential crisis. :)
Heads up that there are exercises throughout the book so the audiobook, though narrated by the author, is not ideal.
Heads up that there are exercises throughout the book so the audiobook, though narrated by the author, is not ideal.
swissmunicipal's review
3.0
Like many books of this sort, I think there was a good deal of good information and anecdotes, and less directly applicable steps to figuring stuff out for yourself. Which is fine. Still enjoyed it.
blossom's review
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Read with a notebook at the ready!!!
entvapparat's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0