The cookbook author himself had a difficult time at school. Now he is addressing a video message to young people who are going through a similar situation – and also to their parents.
Cookbook author Jamie Oliver (49) has encouraged young people who are doing poorly at school. The Briton suffers from dyslexia himself and is nevertheless internationally successful. “I had a difficult time at school,” he said in a video on Instagram. But he did not let school define him.
“It’s OK to be bad at something,” said Oliver. What matters is how you deal with your weaknesses, what solutions you find and how you promote what you are really good at.
He released his video on the day that the GCSE results were published in England. Oliver addressed young people who, for example, suffer from dyslexia, are unable to learn in the traditional way or are sad about their grades – and also their parents.
Oliver tells his story
You can still find your place in the world, your talent and your people, said a message on his account. You don’t have to be famous to be happy, on the contrary. Oliver showed us around his office and explained that he now has people who help him with the things he can’t do.
It’s crazy that he’s known for cookbooks, but as a dyslexic, books are his worst nightmare. “I find words quite frightening,” said Oliver. He has always struggled with words and fonts, and has trouble reading. But he still loves books. Although he can’t physically write or type well, he works with people who can. Oliver also writes children’s books with a colleague.
Source: Stern
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