Comic Books Helped Charles Schwab Overcome Dyslexia

Comic Books Helped Charles Schwab Overcome Dyslexia

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Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the speaker's experience with dyslexia, a learning disorder affecting reading. Despite not being diagnosed until later in life, the speaker shares how they coped with the condition through alternative learning methods like comic books. The narrative covers the speaker's academic journey, including challenges faced in high school and college, and how they leveraged their skills in golf to gain admission to Stanford. The speaker's career path in finance is also explored, highlighting their interest in research and investment management.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the speaker to realize they had dyslexia?

A friend's suggestion

A teacher's observation

Their own research

Their son's diagnosis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker manage to understand classic literature despite dyslexia?

By attending extra classes

By listening to audiobooks

With the help of a tutor

Through comic books

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What skill did the speaker develop as a compensation for dyslexia?

Better hearing

Improved writing

Enhanced memory

Superior math skills

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker almost flunk out during their freshman year at Stanford?

Health issues

Too much focus on sports

Lack of preparation for college

Financial difficulties

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What field did the speaker decide to pursue after graduating from Stanford Business School?

Teaching

Medicine

Financial services

Engineering