This is What Reading Feels Like if You Have Dyslexia

There's a misconception on what being dyslexic really feels like. It's not words jumping out of a book, it's actually a decoding problem.

In this clip from the podcast I did with Ali Abdaal a few months ago we talk about how it feels to have dyslexia and how Speechify helped me overcome it.

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Hi, I'm Cliff Weitzman.

I am dyslexic.

‍Reading a sentence takes me the same amount of energy and brain power as most people take when solving a four digit long division math equation in their head.

I taught myself how to code and built a software that would read books to me. It's called Speechify! I spent 4 years in college perfecting this system. Instead of slaving over a textbook while chained to my desk - I’d take 15 quick photos and then listen while eating breakfast or going to class.

Today, tens of millions of people have been able to function in school and society because of Speechify.

Remember, that above all else, your mission is to be who you needed most when you were growing up. At least, it’s mine.

Much love ❤️

- Cliff Weitzman