This chapter explores the nuanced perceptions of personal challenges, particularly with labels like dyslexia. It emphasizes the importance of viewing these struggles as part of a broader narrative of accomplishments, advocating for a balanced understanding of identity.
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss two heroes of the Paris Olympics: sprinter Noah Lyles and gymnast Simone Biles. The two share a similar story, overcoming heartbreak and mental health struggles to return to the apex of their sports. Robert and Mick talk about the lessons from this, including why you can be open about your struggles without being defined by them, the importance of doubling down on your strengths, and much more.
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