Some of the most powerful abilities aren't marked by certificates or degrees.

They show up in quiet moments—when you see or feel connections others miss.

As a dyslexic, you know your greatest strengths might go unnoticed—even by you.

Back in the Day 

Remember school?

While reading felt like scaling Everest, certain challenges just clicked.

You’d spot solutions that seemed to float above the noise.

• Figuring out how a machine worked without instructions

• Crafting a story or skit that got everyone hooked

• Solving a tricky puzzle faster than anyone else

You’d see a way forward where others got stuck.

A Hidden Chapter

During World War II, a quiet English estate called Bletchley Park became the nerve center of one of history’s greatest secrets.

Here, brilliant minds broke the Enigma Code— a machine used to encrypt German military communications.

Breaking Enigma disrupted enemy plans, saved millions of lives and shortened the war by years.

According to insights from British intelligence agency GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters), some of the unsung heroes behind this milestone were likely dyslexic.

These codebreakers succeeded because of their way of thinking.

And today, GCHQ values these same abilities by recruiting 4 times as many dyslexics in its apprentice programs.

SpyCurious - Seeking Answers

Does this mean you should enroll in Spy School? Nope!

Nor does it mean every LEX is Spy material.

But, in today’s workplace, the same strengths that made codebreakers valuable show up everywhere:

• Spotting trends early
  

• Seeing the bigger picture
  

• Recognizing hidden patterns
  

• Connecting complex systems
  

• Turning obstacles to opportunities

The Talent Search

Many dyslexics carry a heavy secret: They dream of finding their Zone of Power but hesitate to take the first step.

Fear holds them back ⇛ Fear it won't work ⇛ Fear they won't find their something special.

And without that something special, voices from the past haunt them—the teacher, parent, or peer who said they'd never amount to anything.

We all have something unique we bring to the world.

Looking for “it” should be mission #1.

Spy-ralling

I see heartbreak in dyslexia forums—people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s sharing regrets.

Sure, dyslexia was less understood then…

But by their own admission, fear held them back from seizing opportunity.

Connecting

The good news is that if you’re reading this right now, it’s not too late!

If you haven’t connected to your Zone of Power - start here:

RECOGNIZE:

• Notice when you naturally spot patterns or connections because it’s these moments that reveal your natural skills

TRUST:

• Consider making a key decision without consulting others by following your intuition

ACT:

• Find the willingness to try something new

Share the Zone of Power with two neurodiverse friends.