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The Dyslexic Edge: Unleash the Power of Thinking Differently
40 per cent of self-made millionaires are dyslexic.
Dyslexia does not equal stupidity. For many, it’s a superpower. Think Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Steven Spielberg and Sir Richard Branson.
The Dyslexic Edge challenges the narrative that views dyslexia as a deficit or impediment to success, presenting compelling research to demonstrate quite the opposite. By delving into the lives and experiences of some of the best-known dyslexic minds worldwide, Jamie Waller and Dr Helen Taylor highlight the distinct advantage that dyslexic thinking brings. From billionaires to budding visionaries, they provide an illuminating deep-dive into the mind and creativity of the dyslexic thinker and offer actionable insights to help the reader apply these frameworks to their own success.
Dyslexic thinking is limitless. And, crucially, it can be implemented by anyone.
CLIFF WEITZMAN (Speechify)
SIR CHARLES DUNSTONE (Carphone Warehouse and Five Guys Europe)
PAUL ORFALEA (Kinko Print)
KELLY HOPPEN (Kelly Hoppen Design)
WILFRED EMMANUAL-JONES (The Black Farmer)
EDWARD KEELAN (Octopus Investments)
MATT KENNEDY (Fussy)
NIGEL CABOURN (The Army Gym)
PHILLIPA ARMITAGE-MATTIN (ChefPhlli)
THEO PAPHITIS (Ryman's)
RICHARD WHITE (Pickles)
DUNCAN BANNATYNE (Bannatyne's Health Clubs)
KATE GRIGGS (Made By Dyslexia)
Dyslexia does not equal stupidity. For many, it’s a superpower. Think Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Steven Spielberg and Sir Richard Branson.
The Dyslexic Edge challenges the narrative that views dyslexia as a deficit or impediment to success, presenting compelling research to demonstrate quite the opposite. By delving into the lives and experiences of some of the best-known dyslexic minds worldwide, Jamie Waller and Dr Helen Taylor highlight the distinct advantage that dyslexic thinking brings. From billionaires to budding visionaries, they provide an illuminating deep-dive into the mind and creativity of the dyslexic thinker and offer actionable insights to help the reader apply these frameworks to their own success.
Dyslexic thinking is limitless. And, crucially, it can be implemented by anyone.
CLIFF WEITZMAN (Speechify)
SIR CHARLES DUNSTONE (Carphone Warehouse and Five Guys Europe)
PAUL ORFALEA (Kinko Print)
KELLY HOPPEN (Kelly Hoppen Design)
WILFRED EMMANUAL-JONES (The Black Farmer)
EDWARD KEELAN (Octopus Investments)
MATT KENNEDY (Fussy)
NIGEL CABOURN (The Army Gym)
PHILLIPA ARMITAGE-MATTIN (ChefPhlli)
THEO PAPHITIS (Ryman's)
RICHARD WHITE (Pickles)
DUNCAN BANNATYNE (Bannatyne's Health Clubs)
KATE GRIGGS (Made By Dyslexia)
239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2024
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July 17, 2026
Another powerful book that pushes me to be better.
As a dyslexic, repeating a year at primary school because I was failing in all subjects (basically being slow to read), this book has helped me to see I wasn't alone and that now, 50 years later, and the director of a top performing school, I can simply say: dyslexia is the making of me. The stories in this book inspire and the commentries at the end of each chapter add a level of understanding and insight which I've found really helpful. Thanks!
As a dyslexic, repeating a year at primary school because I was failing in all subjects (basically being slow to read), this book has helped me to see I wasn't alone and that now, 50 years later, and the director of a top performing school, I can simply say: dyslexia is the making of me. The stories in this book inspire and the commentries at the end of each chapter add a level of understanding and insight which I've found really helpful. Thanks!
August 18, 2024
A must read if you are or you think you might be or have kids that you know are or are suspicious could be DYSLEXIC.
September 22, 2025
Interesting stories
December 21, 2025
Inspiring read, I have a dyslexic goddaughter and this bas been eye opening! It has helped me understand how I can help her utilise her dyslexic thinking!
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