Quick Summary
This week on MYFB, dyslexic entrepreneur Jamie Waller shares his journey, highlighting the challenges dyslexic individuals face and the unique strengths they bring. He stresses the need for a shift in perception, advocating for better support in education and business to help them reach their full potential.
Waller also previews his upcoming space trip and global travels with his children while reflecting on balancing work and family. He candidly discusses managing ADHD-related sleep struggles and debunks the myth that business success requires ruthlessness, championing kindness instead.
Follow Jamie Waller
- Website: https://jamiewaller.co.uk/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-waller
Who is Jamie Waller
Jamie was born dyslexic, with ADHD, colour blind, poor and raised in Bethnal Green, East London. Jamie benefited from the supportive efforts of the Imps Motorcycle Display Team and the Prince’s Trust, both charities strive to improve the lives of underprivileged young people, and they remain dear to Jamie’s heart. Upon retiring from the Imps after eleven years of service at age sixteen, Jamie started his first business. Since then, he has launched and sold multiple businesses throughout the world demonstrating the limitless power of thinking differently as a dyslexic entrepreneur.
Jamie is the Founder and past Chair of the Prince’s Trust Enterprise Network, sponsor of the Imps Motorcycle Display Team and author of ‘Unsexy Business (2017)’ and ‘The Dyslexic Edge (2024)’. Jamie is an advocate for those with dyslexia and lobbies for change through his media brand, The Dyslexic Entrepreneur. When not at work, Jamie can be found completing some of the world’s most exciting adventures like sailing oceans, climbing mountains and riding motorcycles across the world.
Takeways
- Dyslexia is a learning difference, not a measure of intelligence.
- Dyslexic thinkers excel in explorative thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Entrepreneurship suits dyslexic individuals due to their risk-taking and innovative mindset.
- Changing the dyslexia narrative fosters empowerment and better support in education and business.
- Balancing work and family is key, prioritizing meaningful experiences and personal fulfillment.
- Kindness in business matters—success doesn’t require ruthlessness.
What you’ll learn from Jamie Waller
03:25 Exploring the Connection Between Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship
08:27 Changing the Narrative: Empowering Dyslexic Individuals
12:28 Unique Strengths of Dyslexic Thinkers
19:37 Supporting Dyslexic Individuals in Education and Business
25:45 Adventures and Challenges: Dyslexia and Personal Growth
31:26 Taking a Two-Year Trip Around the World
35:00 The Curiosity and Openness of an Entrepreneur
38:03 Managing Sleep Challenges with ADHD
46:55 The Importance of Kindness in Business
52:09 Planning for Life After Exit