At first glance it might be hard to see what a nine-year-old
girl and a multi-millionaire entrepreneur have in common. But
Richard Branson's letter to Honor Smith may surprise you.
The Virgin boss penned a handwritten note to the nine year
old following a letter she sent to him about how much she
loved his #likeadyslexic videos.
The 64-year-old is one of the UK's most successful
businessmen, but he's never hidden the fact that his dyslexia
made him seem different from other children during his school
days.
His videos make the point that dyslexics can do amazing
things, and alongside himself, he includes Professor Stephen
Hawking, Albert Einstein, John Lennon and Keira Knightley
among others.
Honor's note told Sir Branson that when she was diagnosed
with dyslexia she thought her life was ruined, but the letters
made her feel much more confident.
The businessman wrote back thanking Honor for writing,
adding: "If anyone ever puts you down for having dyslexia,
don’t believe them. Being dyslexic can actually be a big
advantage, and it has certainly helped me.
"Your life definitely isn’t ruined – I look forward to hearing
what great things to achieve in the years to come."
He signs off with: "I look forward to hearing what great things
you've achieved in life."
Writing on his Virgin.com blog, he adds: "If you do have
dyslexia, remember that the likes of Thomas Edison, Henry
Ford, Ted Turner and even Albert Einstein did too. You are in
good company!"
Source: Mirror UK
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