Human beings are capable of thought, perception, emotion, determination, memory and imagination that take place within the brain. We have the awareness of consciousness, the ability to control what we do, to know what we are doing and why. We are able to obtain deep understanding of our lives and environment and therefore adapt as need be. Our ability to analyze situations renders us competent in developing solutions to problems and practical solutions. We may not be able to see in the ...

Human beings are capable of thought, perception, emotion, determination, memory and imagination that take place within the brain. We have the awareness of consciousness, the ability to control what we do, to know what we are doing and why. We are able to obtain deep understanding of our lives and environment and therefore adapt as need be. Our ability to analyze situations renders us competent in developing solutions to problems and practical solutions. We may not be able to see in the ...

I came across this video through some internet searches and was inspired to put this on the blog despite the fact that it’s nearly two years old. Sometimes, things should remain timeless.

J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series, delivered a Commencement Address on the benefits of failure and the importance of imagination in June 2008.

Part 1 of J.K. Rowling's Speech at the Harvard Commencement.

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Part 2

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Persistence is often the key to success: true.

Perseverance and determination are elements that contribute to the achievement of every important goal: true.

Nevertheless we humans have a tendency to interpret every act of purposefulness with something else: stubbornness.

Stubbornness is the force that drives us to be self-righteous and 100% convinced of something even when we are completely and objectively wrong.

Diligence and fortitude are essential for achiev...