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Monday 15 June 2015

A little girl wrote to billionaire Richard Branson to tell him about her illness, and this is how he replied

At first glance it might be hard to see what a nine-year-old girl and a multi-millionaire entrepreneur have in common. But Richard Branson's letter to Honor Smith may surprise you. The Virgin boss penned a handwritten note to the nine year old following a letter she sent to him about how much she loved his #likeadyslexic videos.

The 64-year-old is one of the UK's most successful businessmen, but he's never hidden the fact that his dyslexia made him seem different from other children during his school days.



Getting in touch: Honor wrote to tell Richard Branson how much she appreciated his dyslexia videos
His videos make the point that dyslexics can do amazing things, and alongside himself, he includes Professor Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, John Lennon and Keira Knightley among others.
Honor's note told Sir Branson that when she was diagnosed with dyslexia she thought her life was ruined, but the letters made her feel much more confident.

The businessman wrote back thanking Honor for writing, adding: "If anyone ever puts you down for having dyslexia, don’t believe them. Being dyslexic can actually be a big advantage, and it has certainly helped me.

The Virgin boss told Honor: "If anyone ever puts you down for having dyslexia, don’t believe them"
"Your life definitely isn’t ruined – I look forward to hearing what great things to achieve in the years to come."
He signs off with: "I look forward to hearing what great things you've achieved in life."
Writing on his Virgin.com blog, he adds: "If you do have dyslexia, remember that the likes of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Ted Turner and even Albert Einstein did too. You are in good company!"

Source: Mirror UK

62 comments:

Unknown said...

Awwwwwwww so sweet, some people would be looking for d money attached to d letter!

Unknown said...

That's sweet


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Unknown said...

Awwwww! Really encouraging. Linda take note!





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Jasmine Joseph said...

Awww so swt and touching, good to know his not an arrogant and pompous ass

Jasmine Joseph said...

Awww so swt and touching, good to know his not an arrogant and pompous ass

Jasmine Joseph said...

Awww so swt and touching, good to know his not an arrogant and pompous ass

Unknown said...

Sometimes all it takes to save someone's life is just an encouraging word. Linda take note!




Okiie, notice to all LIBERs. Didn't want to do dis before but I gex I just have to do it as a disclaimer. One idiot on dis blog stole my identity, my name & signage. So please any negative comments on dis blog is not coming from me but from the thief cos I would neva say anything bad about someone or wish anyone evil. So I have gone back to using my old pix & my email address is (julie3er@gmail.com). Linda take note!

Unknown said...

God bless him and his good heart can our African wealthy business men do this???? #justasking

Unknown said...

Awww...dats so kind of him

Unknown said...

Ok

Unknown said...

Try am with dangote............little girl go and read your books

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Awww! So nice of him, many people hard same problem, even while in secondary school, I had friends with such problems but they went on to become very successful in life.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Unknown said...

The girl tried though, I can still read what she wrote n understand

Unknown said...

Ok, but in case of next time,pls tell us what dyslexia means. For olodos like me that has to check dictionary before I get to know what it means.

Unknown said...

Shows humility kind of.
Good of him to help people with the same disease he has by encouraging them.

sisi tranz4mers said...

Awwww dats so sweet and totful of him!...☺

Unknown said...

Awwwwwwww! Lovely!

Linda cogitate

Unknown said...

Yawn **... good night o
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STERN said...

Dyslexic is very common with many students but they don't know...especially the ones who believe they'r smart and at the end of the day fail exams..

Unknown said...

That's so thoughtful of him to respond back.

Unknown said...

Oh very nice of him....its actually in their that de CNT learn nor read but put ur mind off it, u'll see d person doing so well.

Debbie Chelsea said...

I just love her handwriting......

Unknown said...

Very nice of him

Unknown said...

Oh I love Mr Branson! What a great encouragement.

Roman! said...

Correct* when you hit rock bottom the only way out is up*

Unknown said...

So encouraging..

Anonymous said...

Awww nice.
~D great anonymous!

Unknown said...

@"If you do have dyslexia, remember that the likes of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Ted Turner and even Albert Einstein did too. You are in good company!"

Unknown said...

So encouraging..

I B M bolubantin said...

Inspiring.....
Way to go....

Abdulmalik Yusuf said...

Hmm, nice

Juleslouis said...

Ehyah!

Unknown said...

Inspiring. Thumbs up Sir Branson. Simply inspiring.

Samuel Elizabeth said...

Awwww. Be strong girl.

shuga bae said...

Hmmmm dt ws kul..

shuga bae said...

Hmmmm dt ws kul..

shuga bae said...

Hmmmm dt ws kul..

Unknown said...

Hmmm.....inspired

Unknown said...

OK for example, davido driver, juliet iwuno and lwkmd are typical example dyslexia. Trust me de can never have sense for understanding

Unknown said...

Nice and interesting. I had to look up dyslexia to truly understand.



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Pro said...

Yea exactly.

That vuvuzela P guy

Unknown said...

Wow what a great encouragement

Anonymous said...

Oluwakemi Abosede, you nailed it! You are so correct. For some people, if money isn't involved it is meaningless.

Anonymous said...

A lot of people have dyslexia and Linda get it right, it is not an illness!!!

ary said...

Heart warming. Nice.

DeeD25 said...

Linda ikeji your headlines can be very misleading!!!

Unknown said...

Nice one

Unknown said...

Are u an ode?

Unknown said...

Touching

Anonymous said...

It is not a disease please research about it before you comment.

Unknown said...

Awww

Rosee-ii said...

Lol, guilty...

Ladun Liadi said...

EINSTEIN MY IDOL!
if there's any mortal i worship, IT'S HIM!

Unknown said...

Wow! Dis is wholesome, and lovely. God bless him abundantly for dis.

Ada said...

Lol

Unknown said...

Name one nigerian celebrity that can be this humble !!


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Unknown said...

And I'm here killing myself trying to teach Akpors how to spell English words correctly.

prettiyz said...

Sweet and encouraging

Anonymous said...

it is not an illness but a disorder. please read more about specific learning difficulties.

Anonymous said...

Its that same dyslexia students have in naija and dem go dey call dem olodo.. Africa go soji one day #Sigh

Anonymous said...

Exactly anon 4.33, nigerians think everyone was made to be first in academics...where r my primary and secondary school mates who came 1st 2nd et al today, not better than me who came last, I hv a bachelor's from oxford, a master's from London uni, and other career certifications and blessed by Jehovah in the US...I give you glory God.

Anonymous said...

That's why Google's ur friend

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