Henry Winkler: Overcoming Dyslexia to Encourage Others
Henry Winkler’s path to success wasn’t straightforward. As a baby, he struggled at school because of undiagnosed dyslexia. His mother and father misunderstood his difficulties, calling him lazy and silly, which deeply affected his self-confidence. He was typically grounded and excluded from faculty actions.
Regardless of these setbacks, Winkler ultimately earned an MFA from Yale. Nonetheless, studying scripts remained a problem. He discovered to improvise and memorize, which helped him land the enduring position of “The Fonz” on Pleased Days—although he nonetheless felt embarrassed throughout desk reads.
Winkler didn’t understand he had dyslexia till age 31, after his stepson was recognized. Studying the reason for his struggles introduced each anger and reduction, however he turned it into motivation. He started writing the Hank Zipzer youngsters’s ebook collection a couple of younger boy with dyslexia, receiving heartfelt letters from youngsters who relate to the character.
Now an award-winning actor and creator, Winkler says his proudest achievement—except for his household—is his books. He tells younger readers: “Your studying problem gained’t cease you from reaching your dream. Solely you possibly can cease your self.”
