J K Rowling - Fringe Benefits of Failure
J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.
Well, most of the times, we have a very weak relationship with failure. For most of us, we want to do things right - so that we win and succeed. But then what fun is that ? Where is the opportunity for growth when you do what you already know and succeed at that ? What we dont realise is that with each failure you have, you have a huge opportunity for growth and learning. Each failure, enables us to take new steps, new decisions and takes your life in a completely new direction.Here's hoping that you enjoyed the speech.
Well, I was left speechless with this ! :)
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I haven't heard the speech yet but I had heard snippets of it (I think 1-2 years ago when she gave it) on National Public Radio and I loved it. It is true that she has passed through very tough times in her own life. That is almost a prerequisite of a good writer - without experiencing intense emotions, you cannot write such well-rounded incredible books. The authority of experience is evident in her books.
Hi Veena,
I had seen this video on TED.com earlier.
I agree with Shruti that for being a writer you need to have undergone strong emotions in your own life as is evident from Rowling's books.
I was really impressed with her speech. The words and expressions she has used are really potent. When she talks about poverty and failure, you can feel her pathos.
I loved the part where she says that life has a humbling effect on everyone - your qualifications or wealth don't matter after a certain time. Also, the knowledge of strength of a bond which has stood the test of adversities is more precious than any amount of wealth or success! I can certainly identify with that.
Nilu
@Shruti, Yes, I also think, the best of your literary work, comes when you are experiencing intense emotions ( If you are going through an emotion, and someone gave you a pen, you would have penned a masterpiece :)) Try it out :)
@Neel,
>> your qualifications or wealth don't matter after a certain time. Also, the knowledge of strength of a bond which has stood the test of adversities is more precious than any amount of wealth or success!
Those lines caught my eye too..
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