I just finished watching JK Rowling's 2008 Harvard University Commencement Speech. She is amazing. I can't claim to be a huge fan of the Harry Potter movement, mostly due to the fact that I've not read the books or seen the movies, but I've always been impressed when hearing her speak. The title of her talk is The Fringe Benefits of Failure. Personally, I know that I must remind myself routinely that failure is not a bad thing, and I feel strongly that this is something that we must inculcate in our students. One of my favorite quotes from Ms. Rowling's speech is this:
Had I really succeeded at anything else, I might never have found the determination to succeed in the one arena I believed I truly belonged.
If you have a minute, take a look at the video or transcript.
J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.
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