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Growing up with Dyslexia had it's fair share of disadvantages, but I never allowed it to handicap me. Thanks to certain tools and educators, I turned Dyslexia into my own superpower, and I know many others have too.

I chat with Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous to talk about the challenges of growing up with Dyslexia, and how it made it into the entrepreneur I am today.

[beamarttinez]

Omg kevin. I am crying right now. Thank you so much for posting this video, it has helped me a lot. I suffer dislexia and adhd. I have always been very hyperactive and I didn’t understand why I got in so much trouble at school. My teachers didn’t say me i had adhd or dislexia so I was very confused and with a really low self-esteem. Now that i have finished school and i am at college, I am starting to understand those weird behaviours that I had. And actually watching your video has made me realize that we can do the same as the others or even more. Thank you so so much Kevin! You made my day!

[Dalevd]

Kevin, thank you.. I did not find out until I was 32 years old. I came from a very abusive mom and Dad. After starting a business 30 has ago, I sold it last week for $142 million, all cash no debt. Love that you speak out. I cry also.

[ThreeTwentyTech]

One of the biggest motivational quotes I heard was that the most powerful people in this world transform their weakness into their biggest strength. Don't use your handicap as an excuse, use it to your advantage! 💪🏻

[crspy]

This man is tearing up yet he's holding himself with so much confidence. Kevin is true role-model

[RiggyRonnie]

This is a man that refuses to be a victim, he refuses to blame others for the bad stuff in his life, taking ownership like that is one of the reasons he’s successful and forever will be.

[fitnessfuncody]

As a dyslexic myself, I have fought hard for a lot - including a Master's in Integrated Marketing Communications. I am a testament to our overcoming and I love hearing about our superpower that drives great minds, and how we can drive a special value for ourselves and our work. Thanks for sharing, Kevin!

[Handidude]

Thank you Kevin for putting this up, it was like a flashback from my past. I had so many problems with English that my parents hired a tutor, then held me back a year in school because I couldn't learn how to read. Today I am on my 4th business doing Marketing, Promotion, and Consulting. I mentor others on how to start their own businesses. And yes, I can read things that are upside down and in a mirror. Just like you. It's a great skill when you're sitting across from someone with a contract on the table.

[scsmith]

I was diagnosed with dyslexia in college. I was never good in school despite trying very hard to read. Like Kevin's teachers, my teachers also said that I was not focused and lacked concentration while at school. I could do math really well, but I could not read very well. What I learned to do in high school was to take classes where either reading was not needed or math was needed. My grade cards were always a mixed bag. A's and B's in classes where reading was not the primary skill needed to succeed and C's and D's in the ones that do. It was enough for me to graduate without having to repeat a grade.

When I was tested in college I was evaluated as having a 4th-grade reading level and an 11th-grade math level. Fortunately for me, I had a sociology class in my first year of college and the instructor's wife was very knowledgeable about dyslexia so he noticed my issues right away and recommended that I get tested. I was able to get counseling and am now able to read with no issues though I am able to catch myself when I start to see words/letters in the wrong order.

[PeteLenz]

Stunning vulnerability and authenticity. Thank you, as the parent of a dyslexic child your story is inspiring!

[TheRealBorage]

This is so relatable. I had dyslexia as a child and it went unnoticed because I excelled in school and I didn’t tell anyone about it. I have a few vivid memories of specifically training myself to work around it at a young age. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized how much those experiences shaped my thought processes. People that know me well definitely view me as an “outside of the box” thinker.
Plus I have cool bonus skills like the ability to read and write upside down and backwards like Kevin :)

[superfast]

I'm dyslexic and I had two teachers for parents who did nothing to help me, but make me feel stupid. I put myself threw college. I worked very hard and found a few tricks that helped me learn. I graduated with a 3.4 GPA. Not too bad considering my parents did not want me to go because they did not think I could do it. I eventually ran three successful businesses and made a lot more money than my parents. The pain of child hood is still there, people just thought I was stupid and made no effort to help me find a way to learn. I was my own cheerleader and also thank God for spell check.

[arnavchaudhary]

I am a dyslexic too.I can see from these eyes.Those eyes represent the discrimination a dyslexic child faces in the school.The pain, loneliness, criticism, sadness it's like those eyes say everything.Literally Everything.

[suzannem]

Kevin, this is the most powerful video you have ever put out. I am an elementary school teacher and it is criminal how little training was provided to me on dyslexia during my teaching degree. I am actually looking into paying for extra training out of my salary. Thank you for being vulnerable.

[AlecWyld]

This is all so fucking true. My uncle, who is severely Dyslexic, started from nothing to now being a multi-millionaire business owner and serial entrepreneur. I'm also Dyslexic and have ADHD and have been working on my own businesses for years. I really appreciate this video man.

[SHANONisRegenerate]

A great insight Kevin. I was diagnosed with ADHD and I think alot like you - in the terms that it is a edge. I don't medicate for ADHD and I'm a machine, I havnt met many people who work harder, faster and smarter then me.

[andy_o]

Man I wish my parents would have showed me that I had a gift, and worked with me and my dyslexia. But instead it was pushed aside until the age of 24 is when I found to love my dyslexia but it was a struggle my whole life. So I can totally relate emotionally.
It’s inspiring to see a fellow dyslexia make it at that level. 💯

[manley]

I'm 42 years old and have never been able to read an entire book and I've always been horrible at math. I had such a problem with middle and high school I didn't graduate my senior year, just one half credit short. I'm in tears, I never understood what was wrong with me. My parents thought that I was choosing not to succeed, it was so hard. Now I'm a successful IT Director for a commercial real estate firm on the west coast. I moved from Dallas to the west coast to live my dream on the beach. I'm saving for a condo now. The CRE brokers that I work for have really helped me grow. Thank you for posting this video.

[dylanpollak]

hi Kevin, wanted to say thank you. Like the comment from Bea that you pinned, I also have dyslexia and ADHD. Your honesty and openness really moved me. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the clinic. I heavily related to you saying your upbringing was not filled with soccer games, I mainly just did alot of tutoring. I want to emphasize how thankful I am to see someone like you speak so openly and positively about dyslexia. I feel really grateful to have watched this and also feel less ashamed to have dyslexia. Appreciate your perspective.

[definecoaching]

Thank you for highlighting Dyslexia, you just made me remember how hard school was for me. I also just upset hearing you. We are special.

[billmiller]

I'm 10 yrs older than Kevin and had dyslexia in a small town before it was generally known.
Once you get over the confusion the excellent spatial perception it gives you was a big help in life.
With my Navy electronics training I managed to get by very nicely. I would also like to thank you for the Mindmed tip.
I bought it as a flyer a while back and have made a stinkload (technical term) on it.