The Element

He says that this is why we often experience our first reaction to events as a “gut reaction.”

Being in your Element often means being connected with other people who share the same passions and have a common sense of commitment.

High achievers often share similar attitudes, such as perseverance, self-belief, optimism, ambition, and frustration.

Attitude is our personal perspective on our selves and our circumstances—our angle on things, our disposition, and emotional point of view.

We don’t know who we can be until we know what we can do.

An aptitude is a natural facility for something.

The Element has two main features, and there are two conditions for being in it. The features are aptitude and passion. The conditions are attitude and opportunity. The sequence goes something like this: I get it; I love it; I want it; Where is it?

This is why many of the people in the book describe finding their Element as an epiphany.

When people are in their Element, they connect with something fundamental to their sense of identity, purpose, and well-being. Being there provides a sense of self-revelation, of defining who they really are and what they’re really meant to be doing with their lives.