Author J.K. Rowling: “One Cannot Live Without Facing Failure”

Author J.K. Rowling has captured attention with her thought-provoking life philosophies, notably her belief that no one can live without encountering failure.

Famous worldwide for the Harry Potter series – one of the best-selling book series of all time – J.K. Rowling is among the most successful people in the world. Throughout her career, this author has learned many valuable lessons and shared them with the public.

“One Cannot Live Without Facing Failure”

Before becoming the successful writer she is today, J.K. Rowling, like many others, faced numerous challenges and failures. After many setbacks, the creator of the Harry Potter series gained profound insights.

“You cannot live without facing failure unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not be living at all, and that is definitely a failure,” Rowling said.

Indeed, Rowling’s life has been marked by many failures, both personally and professionally. She experienced failure in her first marriage and even contemplated suicide. She also submitted her manuscript to 12 publishers, all of whom rejected it. However, on the 13th attempt, success finally came when a publisher agreed to publish her work.

Having achieved fame and wealth as a successful author, J.K. Rowling has candidly shared that the failures she encountered became stepping stones to success.

“I no longer deceive myself into thinking I have more than I do and started pouring all my energy into completing the work that I find important. If I had truly succeeded in any other field, perhaps I would never have found the determination in the field where I truly belong – literature,” Rowling confided.

According to J.K. Rowling, it is the power of imagination and the persistent effort to pursue one’s dreams despite numerous challenges that helped her create unique and captivating stories. Once successful, you will find that past experiences of failure are also valuable.

An Admired Life, Wealth Beyond Measure

As one of the most successful authors, J.K. Rowling has earned a fortune from her literary “children” and has become a wealthy billionaire. With her wealth, the author leads a lavish lifestyle that many admire.

Reflecting on her vast fortune, J.K. Rowling said: “I have such a large fortune that I don’t know if I’ll ever spend it all. But I set limits for myself, ensuring that I have a good reason to spend money on luxuries and frivolities.”

In addition to her enviable lifestyle, Rowling is also very dedicated to charitable work, having endured many hardships to achieve her current success. She wants to contribute to charitable activities to help those in need. Accordingly, she has established funds to support disabled children across Europe, aid cancer patients in Scotland, and more.