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21. Ken Robinson on Passion
11 months ago
Ken Robinson believes that everyone is born with extraordinary capability. So what happens to all that talent as we bump through life, getting by, but never realizing our true potential?

For most of us the problem isn’t that we aim too high and fail - it’s just the opposite - we aim too low and succeed.

We need to find that magic spot where our natural talent meets our personal passion. This means we need to know ourselves better. Whilst we content ourselves with doing what we’re competent at, but don’t truly love, we’ll never excel. And, according to Ken, finding purpose in our work is essentially to knowing who we really are.

Get ready to unleash your inner fervor as Ken takes to our pulpit to inspire you to follow your passion.

Sir Ken Robinson is a leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human resources, working with governments and the world’s leading cultural organizations. Born in Liverpool, he was Director of The Arts Project (1985-89), and is Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Warwick. He was knighted in 2003 for his contribution to education and the arts. Recent publications include Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative (2001) and The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything (2009).

This secular sermon took place at Conway Hall on Sunday 13 March 2011

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  • R 11 months ago
    I heard that Sir Ken Robinson had recently spoke at the School of Life Sunday Sermon, and waited patiently for this video to be posted. His talk inspires, makes you laugh, think and through his personal stories, always reveal his unique wisdoms. I particularly liked his definition of spirituality -- that sense that animates your life. 50 minutes well spent, and then some.
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  • ndrwdnhm 10 months ago
    Just as engaging as it was actually being there, thanks.
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  • Jennifer Begg 10 months ago
    Ken Robinson is always amazing! I met him at an event hosted at my office a couple of years back and like a teenager at a Take That concert confessed "you're on my iPod". I was talking about his famous TED talk from 2006 which I watch whenever I'm in need of a bit of inspiration.

    Great to have a longer film to call upon in times of need ;O)

    @livefreerange
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  • Federico Pistono 10 months ago
    Brilliant talk, as always.

    Ken, I think I watched all your lectures available on the Internet (about 20hrs, AFAIK), and you manage to capture my interest and enjoyment every time.
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  • Edward Harran 10 months ago
    Awesome Ken
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  • malcolm bellamy 10 months ago
    It is always a pleasure to see Sir Ken talking.. no notes, just a brilliant speaker with a great message. It is also interesting to get to know about "The School Of Life" which I will look into further.
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  • Jeremy Le Fevre plus 6 months ago
    Thank you for this wonderful lecture.
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  • Claudio Salas plus 2 months ago
    This is absolutely brilliant! Great words! Especially the minutes after 25:00
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  • Runar Olstad 1 month ago
    Lovely - and inspiring :)
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