Could a condition such as dyslexia be an advantage? That is the question that echoes to the soul of the theory of desirable difficulty. We have accepted the paradigm that those who experience abnormally large amounts of difficulty in life are less likely to succeed. We have accepted this notion, because it makes logical sense. However, we are beginning to see the birth of a rebuttal to conventional wisdom. Some are beginning to argue that the debilitating conditions that we have diagnosed as illnesses or imperfections could be great sources of strength, which leave the inflicted better off than they would have been without it. On the other hand, many argue that these conditions create a frustrated mind, which damns progress and leads to civil …show more content…
A high school principal once had a dyslexic child in his school named Richard who acted this way. This principal prophetically stated, “Richard will either be a millionaire or land in jail” (Branson, 2012). Richard had to choose which path to take, and he chose the hard road to success. He founded the company Virgin Group and has a net worth of over five billion dollars. Today, there is a growing interest of the effect of dyslexia on entrepreneurs, and researchers such as Julie Logan want to find out what makes them unique. Since 2003, Logan has conducted a number of studies on entrepreneurs who battle with dyslexia (Logan, 2012). As she concluded her research, she determined that dyslexia was not a hindrance; it was the key to their success. Logan discovered that dyslexic entrepreneurs are more likely to become self-made millionaires than their non-dyslexic counterparts. She explained, “Dyslexia may hinder reading, but it strengthens other necessary skills. Dyslexic children learn to read people, and are good at choosing the best person to help them. In a business setting, they are able to pick the best person for a job, and then delegate responsibilities based on skill