Bill Gates Reflects on Career Choices and Passion for Programming

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Bill Gates, at the age of 28, shared insights during an interview about his career and motivations. At the time, Microsoft's annual revenue had surpassed $100 million. When asked about becoming a millionaire, Gates emphasized that no one at the company was driven by money. Instead, he found excitement in writing programs, seeing them used, and solving real-world problems. Gates discussed his decision to drop out of Harvard, explaining that he felt the computer revolution was imminent and required immediate action. When questioned about the possibility of working for someone else, Gates paused and expressed that he was accustomed to pursuing his ideas independently, making it challenging to adapt to reporting to others. He highlighted that those who truly seize opportunities are often not focused on potential earnings but rather on recognizing the importance of not missing the chance to be part of significant advancements.