One of the strongest signs of being in the zone is a sense of freedom and of authenticity. When we are doing something that we love and are naturally good at, we are much more likely to feel centered in our true sense of self - to be who we feel we truly are. When we are in our Element, we feel we are doing what we are meant to be doing and being who we're meant to be.

One of the enemies of creativity and innovation, especially in relation to our own development, is common sense.

Human communities depend upon a diversity of talent not a singular conception of ability. and at the heart of the challenge is to reconstitute our sense of ability and intelligence

There is no system in the world or any school in the country that is better than its teachers. Teachers are the lifeblood of the success of schools.

Helping people to connect with their personal creative capacities is the surest way to release the best they have to offer.

My contention is, all kids have tremendous talents. And we squander them, pretty ruthlessly.

To be creative you actually have to do something.