9 Inspirational J.K. Rowling Quotes to Help You Reach Your Potential ...

1. You Can't Be Afraid to Fail

You can't let the fear of failure control your life. Whenever you try to accomplish something, whether it's becoming a writer or turning your crush into your boyfriend, you risk failing. However, that can't stop you from going for what you want. If you never try to reach your goals, then you're never going to succeed. It's impossible if you don't try.

2. You Need to Be Brave to Succeed

You need to be brave to become someone you're proud of. You need to take chances. You need to believe in yourself. Above all, you need to find strength within yourself and do whatever it takes to fulfill your dreams.

3. We're All Magical

Harry Potter isn't the only one with magic inside of him. Each and every one of us are magical, because we possess the ability to do whatever we want to do in life. There just aren't any spells to take the easy way out.

4. Your Looks Aren't Everything

Don't let your appearance or your weight hold you back in life. Being a few pounds heavier than you want to be isn't all that big of a deal. As long as you're a nice, caring individual, then you're doing the right thing.

5. Don't Let Your Friends Push You around

Don't let your friends make fun of you for wanting to be an artist. Don't let them tease you about your hobbies, either. Standing up to your friends can be way more difficult than standing up to your enemies, but you can't let yourself get walked over.

6. Even Your Worst Days Have Positive Parts

Even when times gets rough, there will always be positive things in your life. You just have to stay optimistic and appreciate everything that you do have instead of worrying about the things that you wish you had.

7. Your Lowest Point in Life Can Actually Inspire You

J.K. Rowling wasn't always the successful woman we see today. When she was younger, she was a struggling writer who was running low on money. However, she didn't let her unfortunate position hamper her dreams. She used it as a platform to rebuild her life.

8. Success Doesn't Determine Happiness

Even though J.K. Rowling created one of the most successful series of all time, she knows that she's much more than the lady who wrote Harry Potter. She gains happiness from her family and her friends, not just her success.

9. Your past Doesn't Determine Your Future

It doesn't matter if you grew up poor. It doesn't matter if you grew up without parents. Your past does not reflect your future in any way. You can become anything that you want to be, despite what your childhood was like.

J.K. Rowling is proof that anyone with enough courage and commitment can achieve their goals. So take her advice and go after your dreams, no matter how big or small they are. If you're a Harry Potter fan (and who isn't?) what's your favorite quote from the series?