Four Motivational Lessons We Can All Learn From Bill Gates

There is no one in the world quite like Bill Gates. The American philanthropist and co-founder of the technology giant Microsoft is one of the wealthiest people in the world, with a fortune of over $100 billion. His net worth is so impressive that he has been on the Forbes list of the World’s Wealthiest People since 1987.
Gates is one of the best-known entrepreneurs in the world. He has led the personal computer revolution since starting Microsoft in 1975, before embarking on philanthropic ventures like his climate campaigns.
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Start as Early as You Can
Follow Bill's path to the top, and start your career early! Bill Gates began working with computers at the ripe age of just 13, and very quickly his life began to revolve around technology.
While computers would have looked totally different to the sleek, superior models used daily today, Bill was able to make his mark on the emerging market.
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Starting early empowers you to pursue your dreams with purpose and build the determination needed to achieve long-term goals. When others say you can’t, you already know you can.
Be Your Own Boss
This sentiment directly links to Bill's co-founding of Microsoft, which he achieved at age 20, effectively becoming his own boss for the entirety of his professional career. It allowed him to create his empire from day one, rather than making millions for someone else. As Bill Gates puts it himself:
“If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to build there.”

Now, Microsoft has hired many innovative and successful professionals, like Dave Coplin and Sarah Armstrong-Smith. The company has become a trailblazer of the technology and computing industry, challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries of what is possible - all thanks to Bill Gates.
Learn from your Mistakes
This tip demands a healthy dose of humility and self-awareness to truly thrive in life. Many believe that success comes from achieving perfection in every task - and while accuracy is certainly ideal, mistakes are inevitable; after all, we’re only human. What truly matters is having the courage to own those mistakes, take responsibility, and grow from them. As Bill says:
“If you mess up, it’s not your parents’ fault, so don’t whine about your mistakes, learn from them.”
Be Proud of Yourself
Remembering to stay level, and not comparing yourself to anyone else is important. You may get frustrated if you don’t see immediate progress, or don’t replicate your hero’s success, but it’s important to keep your expectations realistic.

By starting to appreciate yourself, and your skills, you’ll develop your confidence and be happier as a result. Bill Gates says:
“Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world…if you do so, you are insulting yourself.”
Be Inspired, Feel Motivated
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