Recently Matt sat down with Andy Barden of Think Unconventional on his podcast. They talk about Matt journey with dyslexia from his early years of worrying about judgment a radical, through to getting a degree in his early 30’s and now working as a design engineer and setting up this website.
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Lee Povey, a world-renowned track cycling coach, discovered his dyslexia at 50, shedding light on his lifelong struggles with writing. Despite excelling in math and science, expressing himself in words posed challenges. Online tests confirmed dyslexia, providing clarity to his difficulties.
Lee’s athletic journey became his refuge, excelling in sprint cycling within velodromes. His empathy and visionary thinking set him apart, both as an athlete and coach, guiding fellow cyclists.
However, an accident highlighted his own reluctance to seek and accept help, prompting a transformation. Lee’s experience led to establishing networks supporting men’s mental health, harnessing his dyslexia-empowered strengths.
Lee Povey’s story resonates beyond cycling, illustrating how challenges can become strengths. Tune in to his episode for insights:
This episode encapsulates the journey of discovery, resilience, and triumph, inspiring us to convert challenges into assets.
