Embrace Dyslexia: Unlocking Potential (Video)

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Mon, 2016-09-26 10:34

Dyslexia is a disorder that makes it difficult for people to read, write, and learn in the usual manner. Learn how some of the most talented athletes, actors, and scholars embraced their dyslexia and went on to become superstars of their generations. Once dyslexia is diagnosed and embraced, only then can we take the steps to overcome it and unlock our true potential.

“There are ways to accelerate your reading skills, to accelerate your comprehension. There are ways to deal with it. It’s not an incurable thing--it’s something you’re going to have for the rest of your life, but you can dart between the rain drops to get where you want to go. It will not hold you back.” - Steven Spielberg

Key Takeaways:

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Charles Schwab believes that the positive side of having dyslexia is the early recognition that he wasn’t strong in every component of his business and he needed other people’s help. Therefore, he was able to set up and develop high performing teams that led to his business success.
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Henry Winkler, actor and author, shared his difficulties growing up with dyslexia and believes that genuine attention should be given to children. According to him, “a heard child is a powerful child.”
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Richard Branson decided to share that he is a dyslexic to inspire other dyslexic children to pursue their dreams and believes they can also succeed.
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