Dyslexic - "To Prove That I'm Not Stupid"

Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul of Shark Tank fame was the first to be eliminated from this seasons Dancing With The Stars". After her elimination, she admitted to her dyslexia and how it has affected her throughout her life.

 

Barbara claims that everything she has done has been to prove that she is not stupid. In the video below she gives her own tips for overcoming her difficult feelings of low self-esteem. 

 

 

The Power of Grit

Barbara Corcoran is a testament to the power of grit. She has fought her whole life and she has succeeded immensely because of that incredible drive.

 

According to Damon John (another Shark) four out of six sharks are dyslexic. Many attribute this to sheer grit. Proving once again the power of grit.

Everything good came because I knew how to bounce back up. Everything I’ve ever done in life has been to prove that I’m not stupid ~ Barbara Corcoran

Key Takeaways:

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School can feel like jail to a dyslexic
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Dyslexia dramatically affects self-esteem
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Overcoming the self-esteem issues can lead to amazing things