Sir Jackie Scott, a Formula One racing legend and three-time World Drivers Champion, discusses his dyslexia. He was bullied when he was in school because of his dyslexia, and considered “dumb” by the other students, who didn’t want to interact with him inside or outside of the classroom. Because of the bullying, he skipped school a lot.
Did you know three-time World Drivers Champion Sir, Jackie Stewart has Dyslexia? Read about it here.
Find out how Sir Jackie Scott’s dyslexia helps him win.
He credits sports with saving his self-image, because he was good at sports where he wasn’t good in school. He participated in shooting first; winning the first competition he ever took part in, and took up racing later. He also discusses how racing applies to business and his role as a brand ambassador for Rolex, as well as revealing his favorite racing movie.
The teacher would give me a book and tell me to read this and that chapter, and it was just a jungle. I couldn’t do it. So therefore in front of the class she says, “Jackie Stewart, you’re stupid, dumb and thick.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- Sir Jackie Stewart -Formula One driver and dyslexia, growing up and growing pains.
- Bullying and being made an example of at school.
- How to build a good rapport with Rolex.
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