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Gates was also extremely lucky and in the right place at the right time born to the right parents. Gladwell covers this in one of his books. As a 13 year old he got access to a time share computer. His school even bought hours on one and the school was only able to do that via the PTO which was wealthy and run by his mother etc...

Yes he was interested and worked hard but there's a lot more to it.




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