The best and most import hack of them all. Surround yourself with great friends that you care about and they care about you. Your friends are great for proofreading that application you are about to make or website you have built (like the number of my friends who proofread this one). Not only a proofreader, you can have some fun times laughing and making humour of your dyslexic works. They’re a good sounding board for understanding the issue non-dyslexics have with things and highlighting your positive traits.

Episode 67 – From hiding who you are to Being your Dyslexic Self with Kirsty Heap
Explore Kirsty Heap’s journey in this podcast episode as she transitions from a corporate job to full-time self-employment, navigating the challenges of dyslexia. Discover the difficulties she faced in concealing her true self during her corporate tenure and how embracing authenticity led to increased happiness in her work. The episode delves into the themes of unmasking, self-discovery, and the leap into self-employment. Gain valuable insights and tips for individuals contemplating a similar path but are concerned about potential barriers posed by dyslexia. Key topics include the struggle of masking one’s identity to fit in, the importance of finding genuine happiness in being oneself, and the empowering journey into self-employment. Explore the transformative experience of breaking free from societal expectations and embracing authenticity in the professional realm. Keywords: Masking, Being Yourself, Self-Employed.

