5 Ways to Cope With Mild Depression for Women – JK Rowling

The famous author of the Harry Potter series struggled with depression – and she seems to have overcome it in wildly successful ways! Here are five ways to cope with mild depression for women, with inspiration from JK Rowling.

“We were as skint as you can be without being homeless, and at that point I was [...]

How to Follow Your Heart to Fame and Fortune – J.K. Rowling

The life lesson: following your heart may be the fastest route to fame and fortune! The successful woman: J.K. Rowling, whose goal was to write what she loved and amuse herself in the process – not to make a million bucks or become famous. The icing on the cake? Her wildly successful Harry Potter books and movies.

I don’t think achieving [...]

5 Ways to Build Resiliency – JK Rowling

The life lesson: the most successful women in history are the ones who failed the most. The successful woman: JK Rowling! These five ways to build resiliency are inspired by Rowling’s Commencement Address at Harvard, called “The Fringe Benefits of Failure.” 

First, my favorite quotation about failure from Samuel Beckett:

“Ever tried, ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”

To [...]

Finding the Right Timing in Life – Anita Roddick

The life lesson: success is often about finding the right timing in life. The successful woman: Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop. Here’s what she says about timing and business – and her thoughts on how age makes women radical!

“I am aware that success is more than a good idea,” says Roddick. “It’s timing, too. The [...]