 American business magnate, philanthropist, author and chairman of Microsoft  Is born in October 28,1955  He is consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest people and was the wealthiest overall from 1995 to 2009, excluding 2008, when he was ranked third  He has also authored or co-authored several books

 at 13 years he enrolled in the Lakeside School, an exclusive preparatory school  enrolled at Harvard College in the autumn of 1973  at Harvadrd he met Steve Ballmer, who later succeeded Gates as CEO of Microsoft  did not have a definite study plan while a student at Harvard and spent a lot of time using the school's computers

 Parents: William H. Gates and Mary Maxwell Gates, of English, German, and Scotch- Irish descend.  Married with Melinda French  Three children:Jennifer Katharine (1996), Rory John (1999) si Phoebe Adele (2002).

 The demonstration of BASIC held at MITS's offices in Albuquerque, was a success and resulted in a deal with MITS to distribute the interpreter as Altair BASIC.  On November 26, 1976, the trade name "Microsoft" was registered with the Office of the Secretary of the State of New Mexico

 Bill Gates stepped down as chief executive officer of Microsoft in January  For most of its history was primarily a management and executive role.

 1. Being in the right place at the right time. (You could well be already there )  2. Have a vision of where the industry / business you’re working in is going.  3. Taking Massive and Immediate Action. (It is time to act).

 Gates has pursued a number of philanthropic endeavors, donating large amounts of money to various charitable organizations and scientific research programs through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, established in  In June 2006, Gates announced that he would be transitioning from full-time work at Microsoft to part-time work and full-time work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

 In 1987 Gates was officially declared a billionaire in the pages of Forbes' 400 Richest People in America issue, just days before his 32nd birthday.

 1. Know Yourself  2. Get Passionate  3. Surround Yourself With Positive Passion  4. Accept From The Start That You Won’t Please Everyone  5. Always Be Yourself  6. Don’t Be Scared Of Making Mistakes

 7.Accept That It Will Never Be Easy  8. Stay Humble  9. Don’t Underestimate Yourself  10. Have Fun  11. Develop The Will To Live  12. Develop The Will To Help And Serve Others

 In our opinion, this American businessman has shown us how to become o successful person, using the inteligence.  “Never say never!”  We must work hard to obtain what we dream at.  If we want, we will have worldwide recognition.

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