Dyslexia often makes reading more difficult than it is, but often times it can be a gift.
I know for anyone that has dyslexia or related learning challenges, it may not seem
possible, but many celebrities say they owe their success to dyslexia.
In a short film by Made By Dyslexia, Orlando Bloom said: "If you're dyslexic, it's kind of
your superpower. It's like the way you think."
Research shows that dyslexic brains are wired differently. This often means they see
the world differently. And as Bloom said, this is a superpower. It may take him longer to
read a script, but what he brings to the character will be more innovative and creative
than that of a non-dyslexic. For directors looking for great actors, this is invaluable.
Steven Spielberg, Woopie Goldberg, Mel B, Keira Knightly, and Richard Branson
all have dyslexia and have found their success. Steven Spielberg wasn't diagnosed until
much later in his life, but it didn't prevent a successful career; it hasn't stopped him from being nominated for seven Oscars; two of which he won for best director.
Ten of the films he directed were up for best picture awards.
He also brought E.T, Indiana Jones, the Temple of Doom and arguably the best shark
movie, Jaws to life along with many other great films. On top of it all, he is the highest
grossing director of all time.
Steven Spielberg is a prime example of how very creative a person with dyslexia
can be and how to use that talent to their advantage.
Woopie Goldberg has called her dyslexia an advantage saying that she sees the
world differently and more interestingly than non-dyslexics. Goldberg has certainly put
her foot where her mouth is as she is one of the few people who has an E.G.O.T which
is an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Mel B, otherwise known as Scary Spice, was recently diagnosed with dyslexia.
Because of her undiagnosed dyslexia, B struggled in school. Although this struggle
didn't stop her from becoming part of the most successful girl group to date; selling a
combined 50 million copies from their first two albums.
Keira Knightly has been nominated and won many acting accolades from U.S.A and
Britain. Knightly also thinks her dyslexia is an advantage in the way that she sees the
world; it makes her really good at creative writing she says. She may see the world
differently, but believes her success is related to seeing differently; even vital.
Richard Branson dropped out of school at the age of 16 because of his struggles
with dyslexia yet he is a very successful entrepreneur today. Branson too calls his
dyslexia an advantage. He says it helps him to be a better businessman, and with over
400 companies under Virgin Groups' control it appears he has made his point; his net
worth is 4.1 billion. His issue with reading as a result of Dyslexia has taught him to
delegate the things he has difficulty with.
When you are a CEO, delegation is a very important skill to keep a business running
smoothly. Branson also works with Made By Dyslexia; a global charity that spreads
dyslexia awareness. It was founded by another dyslexic entrepreneur, Kate Griggs.
Made by Dyslexia asked EY, a research group, to conduct research on the value
of having dyslexia. In this report, they found that people with dyslexia "have a range of
natural strengths that make them 'hard-wired' for the in-demand skills of the future."
The principal at Schenk School, the oldest school for people with dyslexia in the
U.S.A, called dyslexics the game-changers, innovators and industry disrupters. In a
Made By Dyslexia video, one educator at the Millfield Prep School in the U.K said: "you
need that dyslexic brain to be able to see the bigger picture."
Dyslexics may not shine in all academic areas, but that is because our educational
system is not built for people who learn differently. Dyslexics shine when they are left to
wonder about the world, the way things work and how they can be improved to better
equip us for the tasks at hand. They are entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors.
The world needs dyslexics in order to change for the better.
So, the next time you become frustrated because your dyslexia prevents you from doing something well or quickly, remember all the talents and skills you have developed
because of dyslexia.
Make Dyslexia your success story!
I know for anyone that has dyslexia or related learning challenges, it may not seem
possible, but many celebrities say they owe their success to dyslexia.
In a short film by Made By Dyslexia, Orlando Bloom said: "If you're dyslexic, it's kind of
your superpower. It's like the way you think."
Research shows that dyslexic brains are wired differently. This often means they see
the world differently. And as Bloom said, this is a superpower. It may take him longer to
read a script, but what he brings to the character will be more innovative and creative
than that of a non-dyslexic. For directors looking for great actors, this is invaluable.
Steven Spielberg, Woopie Goldberg, Mel B, Keira Knightly, and Richard Branson
all have dyslexia and have found their success. Steven Spielberg wasn't diagnosed until
much later in his life, but it didn't prevent a successful career; it hasn't stopped him from being nominated for seven Oscars; two of which he won for best director.
Ten of the films he directed were up for best picture awards.
He also brought E.T, Indiana Jones, the Temple of Doom and arguably the best shark
movie, Jaws to life along with many other great films. On top of it all, he is the highest
grossing director of all time.
Steven Spielberg is a prime example of how very creative a person with dyslexia
can be and how to use that talent to their advantage.
Woopie Goldberg has called her dyslexia an advantage saying that she sees the
world differently and more interestingly than non-dyslexics. Goldberg has certainly put
her foot where her mouth is as she is one of the few people who has an E.G.O.T which
is an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Mel B, otherwise known as Scary Spice, was recently diagnosed with dyslexia.
Because of her undiagnosed dyslexia, B struggled in school. Although this struggle
didn't stop her from becoming part of the most successful girl group to date; selling a
combined 50 million copies from their first two albums.
Keira Knightly has been nominated and won many acting accolades from U.S.A and
Britain. Knightly also thinks her dyslexia is an advantage in the way that she sees the
world; it makes her really good at creative writing she says. She may see the world
differently, but believes her success is related to seeing differently; even vital.
Richard Branson dropped out of school at the age of 16 because of his struggles
with dyslexia yet he is a very successful entrepreneur today. Branson too calls his
dyslexia an advantage. He says it helps him to be a better businessman, and with over
400 companies under Virgin Groups' control it appears he has made his point; his net
worth is 4.1 billion. His issue with reading as a result of Dyslexia has taught him to
delegate the things he has difficulty with.
When you are a CEO, delegation is a very important skill to keep a business running
smoothly. Branson also works with Made By Dyslexia; a global charity that spreads
dyslexia awareness. It was founded by another dyslexic entrepreneur, Kate Griggs.
Made by Dyslexia asked EY, a research group, to conduct research on the value
of having dyslexia. In this report, they found that people with dyslexia "have a range of
natural strengths that make them 'hard-wired' for the in-demand skills of the future."
The principal at Schenk School, the oldest school for people with dyslexia in the
U.S.A, called dyslexics the game-changers, innovators and industry disrupters. In a
Made By Dyslexia video, one educator at the Millfield Prep School in the U.K said: "you
need that dyslexic brain to be able to see the bigger picture."
Dyslexics may not shine in all academic areas, but that is because our educational
system is not built for people who learn differently. Dyslexics shine when they are left to
wonder about the world, the way things work and how they can be improved to better
equip us for the tasks at hand. They are entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors.
The world needs dyslexics in order to change for the better.
So, the next time you become frustrated because your dyslexia prevents you from doing something well or quickly, remember all the talents and skills you have developed
because of dyslexia.
Make Dyslexia your success story!
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Information from this article was taken from these websites:
https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/whoopi-goldberg-on-her-dyslexia/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_B#1994%E2%80%932000:_Spice_Girls
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/dyslexia-richard-branson-potential-intelligence-genius-advantage-virgin-a7710676.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keira_Knightley
http://fortune.com/2015/10/15/richard-branson-dyslexia/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Spielberg
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/dyslexia-richard-branson-potential-intelligence-genius-advantage-virgin-a7710676.html
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