I had picked up this book when it first came out in 2015, but it sat on my shelf until today when I decided to read it. I can't honestly remember why I picked up the book outside of it being J.K. Rowling, but I'm glad I did. The message about failure isn't one that really resonates with me, but when Rowling talked about imagination being tied to the capacity of empathy, that struck a chord.

I try to live as nice as possible, but I will admit I slip up from time to time, mainly when rush hour traffic gets the best of me. Yet I can say that like Rowling, my overactive imagination has helped me realize that everyone around me is leading their own life and my existence can affect their life. I don't know if I do believe in karma fully, but I always joke how I don't want it back, hence me being a nice person.

After reading her graduation speech, it makes sense why some people are the way that they are. They may be lacking in imagination and the empathy that comes with it. I suggest anyone wanting to open their mind a little more to kindness to read this super short read that holds a chin scratcher nugget of wisdom.