Women and men receive constant messages to be "perfect." But we all know the "perfect man" and the "perfect woman" don't exist. Today I am sharing this great speech by J.K. Rowling about the great importance of making mistakes, experiencing failure, finding another way, and using your imagination to make a better world.



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