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August 8, 2007 by Rich Whittle | 3 Comments

Manta Biz Blog:

J. K. Rowling is the English writer who has authored all seven beloved and widely read Harry Potter novels. At age 41, her rise to fame and fortune is inspiring. She has sold over 325 million books. The final book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was the fastest-selling book of all time.

When this all began in 1990, however, things were very different for J. K. Rowling. She was not a published author. She did not have a lot of money. She was living in London, working as a researcher and bi-lingual secretary for Amnesty International, and her mother had just died. How she got from there to where she is today is a story filled with invaluable tips for small business owners.

Tip # 1: Don’t Rush to Roll Out Your Product.

Tip # 2: When a Great Idea Grabs You — Grab Back.

Tip # 3: Persevere, Persevere, and Persevere.

Tip # 4: Don’t Let Anyone, Including Yourself, Sidetrack You from Your Goal.

Tip # 5: Each of Us Has a Unique Contribution to Make to the World.

It wasn’t fame or wealth that J. K. Rowling sought. No. She simply wanted to contribute to the world in general, and to children specifically.

As small business owners, this is so important to learn. Focus on the unique something we have to offer to the world. The rest will surely come, in ways we may not even be able to imagine.

Photo by Britannica.

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