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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I had monomaniacal focus on Microsoft, giving up weekends and vacations wasn't a sacrifice; I loved it.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

The idea that everyone would use a computer was ridiculed, but I believed it would become mainstream.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Steve Jobs and I had a competitive relationship; we were like General Motors and Mercedes in the tech world.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I underestimated how incredible my father was; he worked hard and always expressed love, which I appreciated.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I had experiences in childhood that were rare, like exposure to computers, which gave me thousands of hours of programming experience.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I was lucky to have early feedback from the best adults, which helped me improve my programming skills.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I believe we overestimate what we can do in one year and underestimate what we can do in ten years.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

When we said we wanted a computer on every desk and in every home, people thought we were out of touch, but technology was advancing rapidly.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

The exponential improvement of chips allowed us to envision computing as essentially free, enabling widespread use.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

My parents accepted that I was different from my peers, which sometimes confounded them.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I learned to concentrate deeply, which helped me excel in reading and eventually in software development.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Therapy taught me that fighting my parents was pointless; they loved me and were on my side.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I often reflect on how my parents influenced my values and expectations, especially regarding giving back to society.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Education hasn't significantly improved over the decades; large class sizes make it hard for teachers to address individual needs.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I think schools are failing children by not addressing individual learning needs, especially in large classrooms.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Motivation is key in education; if a child is motivated, they will engage with learning, but many feel lost in large classes.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I believe AI personal tutors could help make learning more relevant and engaging for students.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I have benefited from therapy throughout my life, especially during challenging times.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Grief is a complex process; talking about lost loved ones can help honor their memory and cope with the loss.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I feel a responsibility to honor the memory of friends like Kent and Paul Allen, who significantly impacted my life.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Looking back on my relationships and experiences has been both challenging and rewarding, including my fantastic early collaboration with Steve Jobs on projects like the Apple II and Macintosh software.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Steve matured significantly after leaving Apple, transforming it into the world's most valuable company, and I admired his design intuition and leadership skills.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

During our conversations, Steve and I reflected on how we both believed technology would revolutionize education, but we realized we were wrong about its impact.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I advised Mark Zuckerberg about the importance of engaging with politicians, as my lack of political connections during Microsoft's success led to antitrust issues.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Philanthropy can yield outsized results in saving lives, especially in areas where governments are risk-averse and lack resources.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I think we need to re-energize local community engagement, possibly through a modernized form of religion or community service, to address societal issues effectively.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I believe that shaping AI is currently the most important problem for the smartest people to solve, as it will have significant implications in the next decade.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

I find it essential to take time for reading and reflection, which helps maintain creativity and allows for deeper thinking.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

The book "Better Angels of Our Nature" by Steven Pinker highlights how, despite current challenges, humanity has made significant progress over the last 200 years.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

The Golden Rule—treating others how you want to be treated—should guide our behavior and is a universal truth across cultures.

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