Charles Schwab, founder of one of the largest brokerages in the country, and Steven Spielberg, one of the most successful filmmakers of all time, are dyslexic. So is our Managing Principal, Daren Blonski. Wealth Management's Executive Editor, Diana Britton, had Daren on her podcast for the episode "Transparency With Diana B.: The Gifts and Trials That Come With Dyslexia," where he talked about growing up dyslexic, the anxiety of being called on to read aloud in class, and how getting officially tested in college changed the course of his education. He shared how the extra work it took to get through school shaped his outlook on life and career, and why he sees real gifts in dyslexia, not just the struggles that usually get talked about.
Key Takeaways
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Dyslexia runs alongside some remarkable success stories, including Charles Schwab, founder of one of the largest brokerages in the country, a reminder that a learning difference isn't a ceiling.
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Getting properly tested and understanding a learning difference, even later than ideal, can change the trajectory of someone's education and career.
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The extra effort dyslexia demands can build a work ethic and resilience that carries over into everything that comes after school.
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Talking openly about dyslexia's gifts, not just its trials, helps shift the conversation from something to overcome to something that can shape how a person leads.
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