
Bill Gates: The Man Behind Microsoft
A Look at the Man Who Changed the World We Live In (Billionaire Visionaries, Book 4)
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Kevin Kollins
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JR MacGregor
About this listen
Bill Gates, more commonly known as the founder of Microsoft and richest man on the planet for almost two decades, has been defined by most people by the number that represented his wealth. We will not do that here.
We will, instead, look at the man beneath the public persona of mistaken assumptions and biased opinions to reveal what makes the man tick and what makes him do something that had never been done before.
Find out if a number of the prevalent myths about him are true:
- Did he steal technology?
- Did he get arrested?
- What did he initially think of Warren Buffet?
These and a number of lesser-known facts of Bill Gates are presented here in detail with observations and analysis to help you unpack the complex life of a simple man.
Once you see the life he has lead and the skills he brought to the table, you should be able to find the same packet of ingredients within yourself and hopefully make your mark on this world.
We look at his parents and how they influenced his career, we look at how they raised him and the kinds of trouble he got into as a kid.
Bill Gates is a profound man who sees things differently and works at that with an energy that is uncommon. He is a genius by intellect and a highly focused individual who has no patience for sleep and wasting time.
Come on in and take a look at the life of one of the world’s most known individuals.
Don’t wait any longer! Scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button to learn more about the man behind Microsoft.
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This provides an excellent view into the mind
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More important is, the book gives us a glimpse of an often misunderstood genius, Bill Gates himself. Listen this book and you'll get the idea what makes him tick. Really, he is not as bad as some people would like us all to believe.
The Early Days
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The Microsoft/Gates book is impeccable in its wealth of interesting details and engaging story-telling
Intense, highly relevant
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Advice, principles, quotes from Bill Gates.
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