2 | Bill Gates - A Child with Incredible Potential

Bill Gates was an incredible kid. I just read the book “Source Code” about Gates from age 8 → College Dropout.

This episode covers Gates’ relentless focus, incredible love for learning, ridiculous work habits, and lots more!

00:00 Bill Gates' Early Obsession with Card Games

03:12 The Hyperactive and Driven Child

06:25 A Voracious Reader with a Love for Learning

07:27 Struggles and Triumphs in School

15:58 Therapy and Family Support

17:52 Discovering Computers at Lakeside School

22:19 Sneaking Out to Code: The Birth of a Work Ethic

27:18 First Real Contract: The Payroll Program

29:28 Bill Gates' Early Business Ventures

29:49 High School Coding Projects

32:23 Tragic Loss and Coping Mechanisms

34:25 College Life and Realizations

44:52 The Altair Breakthrough

47:13 Founding Microsoft

49:20 Gates' Relentless Work Ethic

54:24 The Decision to Go Full-Time with Microsoft

55:03 Reflections on Gates' Unique Mindset