605: Aaron Levant | NTWRK Shopping with Culture's Creators

Early Struggles

Aaron Levant's early life was marked by significant struggles with dyslexia, which affected his reading, writing, and motor skills. He recalls the humiliation of being laughed at by classmates during reading sessions, which led to a deep-seated belief that he would never amount to much due to the rigid educational system 1. Despite these challenges, Aaron found ways to adapt and thrive, particularly by focusing on verbal communication and face-to-face interactions 2.

I struggled really hard because I'm dyslexic. And, you know, just reading and writing for me and my motor skills just weren't there. And I think that's commonly misconstrued with not being intelligent.

--- Aaron Levant

   

Communication Skills

Aaron's dyslexia forced him to develop a unique communication style, relying heavily on verbal interactions rather than written communication. This necessity made him more outgoing and adept at face-to-face conversations, which proved advantageous in his entrepreneurial ventures 2. His passion for art and graffiti, rather than a focus on financial gain, drove his success and helped him channel his energy positively 3.

I always started from a place of passion and I've made a decent amount of money. But then I'm not the kind of person to spend it, right? You know, I don't have a Rolex watch. I don't have a Ferrari.

--- Aaron Levant