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In this conversation, Stephen Martin interviews Samuel Atkins, the author of 'My Dyslexic Chimps'. Samuel shares his raw and inspiring journey through life with dyslexia and mental health challenges. He discusses his early experiences in school, struggles with bullying, and the impact of his learning difficulties on his academic performance. Samuel also reflects on his career path, including his time working in casinos, and the personal battles he faced along the way. Ultimately, he reveals his motivation for writing his book and offers advice to others facing similar challenges.
Takeaways
Samuel has never read a book in his life, yet he wrote one.
His school experiences were marked by bullying and academic struggles.
He often received an 'A for effort' but low grades.
Samuel discovered a passion for sports during his school years.
He faced significant mental health challenges throughout his life.
Working in a casino brought him happiness despite financial struggles.
Writing his book was a therapeutic outlet for his thoughts.
He emphasizes the importance of not taking things personally.
Samuel continues to seek a fulfilling path in life.
He encourages others to appreciate the moment and find joy.
Keywords
Dyslexia, ADHD, mental health, personal journey, writing, self-help, resilience, autism, education, career challenges, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.
To get a copy of Sam's new book and give him some support grab it from Amazon here -
If you want to find out more visit:
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In this conversation, Stephen Martin interviews Samuel Atkins, the author of 'My Dyslexic Chimps'. Samuel shares his raw and inspiring journey through life with dyslexia and mental health challenges. He discusses his early experiences in school, struggles with bullying, and the impact of his learning difficulties on his academic performance. Samuel also reflects on his career path, including his time working in casinos, and the personal battles he faced along the way. Ultimately, he reveals his motivation for writing his book and offers advice to others facing similar challenges.
Takeaways
Samuel has never read a book in his life, yet he wrote one.
His school experiences were marked by bullying and academic struggles.
He often received an 'A for effort' but low grades.
Samuel discovered a passion for sports during his school years.
He faced significant mental health challenges throughout his life.
Working in a casino brought him happiness despite financial struggles.
Writing his book was a therapeutic outlet for his thoughts.
He emphasizes the importance of not taking things personally.
Samuel continues to seek a fulfilling path in life.
He encourages others to appreciate the moment and find joy.
Keywords
Dyslexia, ADHD, mental health, personal journey, writing, self-help, resilience, autism, education, career challenges, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.
To get a copy of Sam's new book and give him some support grab it from Amazon here -
If you want to find out more visit:
Join our Facebook Group
767 epizódok
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