The Benefits of Failure

By Rachel | Published: 19 February 2010

In 2008*, J.K. Rowling gave the commencement address at Harvard University. There is really nothing I can add to this; her speech is moving. Enjoy!**

J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.

*I just realized that this address was giving the same day Geek Husband and I got married. Perhaps even at the exact moment Probably not, but maybe.

**I know a lot of people just skip over videos in blogs (and I know that I already posted one video this week), but this is one you really should watch. Her advice is not just good for writers or new college graduates. What she has to say is powerful and applies to anyone. Seriously – watch it.

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4 Comments

  1. My eyes are opened
    Posted 20 February 2010 at 5:12 pm | Permalink

    Thank you for posting, Rae. What wonderfully inspiring and practical truths. They have been taken to heart and applied liberally.

    Reply
    • Rachel
      Posted 21 February 2010 at 6:39 pm | Permalink

      I know! Very powerful words, they are.

      Reply
  2. The force is strong
    Posted 23 February 2010 at 2:11 pm | Permalink

    I hope that you’re yodanesque syntax was unconscious. That would be awesomely awesome.

    Reply
    • Rachel
      Posted 23 February 2010 at 2:59 pm | Permalink

      It was. I noticed it after I wrote it, but that is just how it came out!

      Reply

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