Quote by Bruce Jenner

If I wasn't dyslexic, I probably wouldn't have won the Games. If I had been a better reader, then that would have come easily, sports would have come easily... and I never would have realized that the way you get ahead in life is hard work.

If I wasn't dyslexic, I probably wouldn't have won the Games

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This quote suggests that the speaker's dyslexia played a crucial role in their success. They believe that if they didn't struggle with reading, their achievements, particularly in sports, would have been effortless. However, their dyslexia compelled them to work hard to overcome challenges, and in doing so, they discovered that hard work is the key to getting ahead in life. The quote highlights the speaker's gratitude for their dyslexia as it taught them the value of perseverance and effort.

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