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The Fringe Benefits of Failure... (video)
By Rebecca in Learning in Freedom
February 9, 2010

...and the Importance of Creativity.

Could falling on our faces actually help us succeed in life? What lessons could be learned from failure? Could imagination actually help us empathize with others?

J.K. Rowling talks about failure, imagination, and empathy.

If you are looking for some inspiration here it is. Enjoy!

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

Tell me what you think. =D

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  • janeylack janeylack Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    Truly lovely -- a thoughtful, sensitive and wise voice. She deserves her enormous success -- she has earned it.

    February 10, 2010 at 12:54 p.m.

  • coolgranny coolgranny Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    The Rich Dad Poor Dad series is based on learning from failures. In fact, seeing yourself successful, planning for success, and accepting the consequences of failure will guarantee that the mistake isn't repeated. When we fail, we desire to learn, and practice success.

    February 10, 2010 at 8:47 a.m.

  • Rebecca Rebecca Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    "Thinking yourself into the lives of others."

    (The actuallys are annoying me too but they may be the only way I can achieve self actualization.)

    February 10, 2010 at 7:41 a.m.