ARCHIVE | J.K. Rowling Reveals How "Rock Bottom" Became the Foundation of Her Success | APT

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @apt_news   ARCHIVE: In one of the most celebrated commencement speeches ever delivered, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling told Harvard graduates that her greatest failures ultimately became the foundation of her extraordinary success. Speaking at Harvard University's 2008 commencement ceremony, Rowling revealed how the collapse of her marriage, unemployment and life as a struggling single mother forced her to rebuild from "rock bottom." She said those hardships stripped away everything that was unnecessary and gave her the determination to finish writing the book that changed her life forever. Rowling also urged graduates not to fear failure, calling it an inevitable part of life and a powerful teacher. She went on to speak about imagination, empathy and her experiences at Amnesty International, encouraging students to use their privilege and influence to help those without a voice. #JKRowling #Harvard #HarvardSpeech #Archive #HarryPotter #Failure #Success #RockBottom #GraduationSpeech #Commencement #Inspiration #Motivation #LifeLessons #Empathy #Imagination