The Element

Element. The second role of a mentor is encouragement. Mentors

I use the term the Element to describe the place where the things we love to do and the things we are good at come together. I

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?

The Element is the meeting point between natural aptitude and personal passion.

Finding our Element often requires the aid and guidance of others.

An aptitude is a natural facility for something.

Being in your Element is not only a question of natural aptitude. I know many people who are naturally very good at something, but don’t feel that it’s their life’s calling. Being in your Element needs something more—passion.

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

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