How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Henry Winkler - The Fonz, Getting Fired and Listening To Your Gut
May 8, 2024
Henry Winkler, known for The Fonz, opens up about overcoming childhood struggles, low self-esteem, and dyslexia. He shares how therapy helped him find success in his 70s with award-winning roles in Barry. A tale of resilience and the power of self-discovery.
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Gratitude Fuels Resilience
- Henry Winkler links gratitude to emotional resilience and reduced anger.
- He credits gratitude with helping him engage joyfully with people worldwide.
Growing Up Unseen By His Parents
- Winkler describes parents who didn’t acknowledge him and used his success to bolster their pride.
- He says this lack of recognition damaged his self-image deeply as a child.
Childhood Shame And Coping
- Henry recounts being called 'Duma Hunt' and punished for watching TV, which amplified his shame.
- He used music to calm himself after chaotic, frightening household episodes.