Posts Tagged ‘JK Rowling’
Just in case you don’t know, JK Rowling wrote the Harry Potter books. She was also invited to address a Harvard graduation day (they call it commencement on that side of the Atlantic.)
JK Rowling tells her life story and she is very very funny. She also illustrates positive psychology. You will be inspired
During Christmas, I am going to rewatch some videos on positive psychology that I have found particularly inspiring. Here are 7 of the best.
Smile and the whole world will smile with you.
A gentle love story about smiling, validation, emotional contagion and if you look carefully toward the end, the effect of networks on happiness.
Ben Zander speaking at TED
Martin Seligman speaking at TED
Kay Jamison on exuberance
Moving yet inspirational talk by, Jill Bolte Taylor, neuroscientist, talking about her own stroke at TED
J.K. Rowling delivering the commencement address at Harvard
And continuing here. Author of Harry Potter books talking about sticking to her passsion and the responsibilities of Harvard graduates.
Dr Rao speaking at Googletalk
Have a good Christmas and a joyful and unexpectedly prosperous 2009!
One and two: Twenty minutes together.
Hat tip to Pos-Psych News.
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