The lessons we can learn from J.K. Rowling

"You control your own life. Your own will is extremely powerful."

You’ve probably seen the Harry Potter movies or at least heard of them. If you haven’t watched them yet, now might be the perfect time to give them a try. But why am I talking about Harry Potter?

Because J.K. Rowling, the author of the series, is one of my favorite writers and Harry Potter is my favorite film series. But more than just entertainment, her story is an inspiration not only for aspiring writers but for anyone chasing success in life.

J.K. Rowling is the true embodiment of how failure can lead to success. As many of you may know, her manuscript for Harry Potter was rejected by twelve different publishers before it was finally accepted. Despite all those rejections, she did not give up on her dream.

Life is full of challenges. To overcome them, we need patience, resilience, and perseverance.

It took Rowling over fifteen years to complete the entire Harry Potter series. Her journey teaches us the importance of staying focused. In life, there will always be distractions and obstacles that pull us away from our goals. But we need to keep our eyes on the prize and stay committed to the path we've chosen. Don’t lose focus.

Be patient. Even after her book was accepted, it wasn’t published immediately. But once it was released, it sold over five million copies making Harry Potter the bestselling book series of all time.

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us tend to rush everything. We’re always in a hurry to succeed. But remember, when we rush things, we’re more likely to make mistakes and fixing those mistakes often takes even more time.

Another key lesson: when you make mistakes, be open to feedback and criticism. No one is perfect not even J.K. Rowling. But she didn’t let negative comments stop her. Instead, she used them to grow and improve. Whatever you do in life, there will always be someone with something negative to say. Don’t let that break your spirit. Use criticism as fuel for your growth.

There are countless lessons we can learn not just from J.K. Rowling, but from other writers, thinkers, and leaders who have walked the difficult path to success. Often, we appreciate these lessons more deeply after we’ve experienced struggles ourselves. These experiences make us stronger and more determined.

But don’t forget to take life one step at a time. Don’t force it. Let your willpower guide you and trust that you’re on the right path. Your future is in your hands.