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Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by ImanuelJannah(m): 3:36pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Why I Dropped Out of School - Bill Gates Abuja - In an effort to change the perception of youths who think education is not important for a successful life, the world's richest man, Bill Gates has explained why he dropped out of Harvard university at age 19. Gates revealed that his desire to be the pioneer in the business of microcomputer software was the reason he suspended his university education in 1975. He disclosed this during an interview session with a cross section of African youths on MTV Base and monitored by Nigerian Interest Blog. The 60 years old billionaire who described himself as a strange kind of drop-out said: "I went to Harvard university for several years. I only dropped out because, if I didn't get going with my idea, someone might beat me to the market with the idea of microcomputer software." While reminiscing the days he spent in pursuit of higher education, Gates said he loved Harvard university, and that his time there were some of his best days in life. He said he left Harvard university with the consent of his parents who were already business savvy, had seen the potentials of his microcomputer software idea, and could share his enthusiasm for the software. However, he further said he promised his parents he would return to Harvard to complete his education and obtain his degree. In keeping to that promise, in 2007 exactly 32 years after he dropped out of school, Gates obtained a degree in computer science from Harvard university. He advised African youths to embrace education and entrepreneurship, if they desire to be billionaires like himself. "Take your education seriously, think about whether you want to work for a big company to get some experience before you start your own business or you just want to delve straight into entrepreneurship. Either way makes a whole lot of sense. Africa needs millions of billionaires to get to where it deserves." He said http://nigerianinterest..com.ng/2016/08/why-i-dropped-out-of-school-bill-gates.html 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by FreeSpirited: 3:58pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Now i think the hungry motivational speakers will stop saying Bill gate was a drop out......instead of emphasizing on the level of knowledge and mastery he had in programming before suspending his education for business. 2 Likes |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by Toppytek(m): 4:22pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
not only the motivational speakers... even some unserious lazy students compensate themselves with the believe that their certificate is not a yardstick to their success even when they don't have a better alternative... this is very common among the so called believers on campus... dem go get exams dem no go read ... na fellowship and vigil you go dey see dem... later they'll say an unbeliever is doing very well than them... Note: I'm a Christian and I believe in working hard and being rational with a positive mindset. 5 Likes |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by ImanuelJannah(m): 4:30pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
FreeSpirited:That's a point those "hungry" motivational speakers don't want to talk about 1 Like |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by FreeSpirited: 4:35pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
ImanuelJannah:After i read a book about 10000 hours of practice and success(Outliers) i stopped believing Bill gate was a normal drop out like 9ja drop outs. 2 Likes |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by ImanuelJannah(m): 4:40pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
FreeSpirited:same with me. I changed my perception of him after reading his book titled: "Business At The Speed of Thought" |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by fawaz050(m): 4:51pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
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Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by chacoonder(m): 6:53pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
The two keywords here are FOCUS & HARDWORK. |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by musicwriter(m): 7:13pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Dreams could be very powerful and literally control someone. |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by sylvez(m): 7:32pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
ImanuelJannah: I'm particularly interested in dis last statement.... " Africa needs millions of billionaires to get to where it deserves." he got my thought.... |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by CaptEColeJnr: 7:42pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
In other words, what he meant was that you should follow the path that suits your dream. He dropped out of school because he didn't needed the education or degree,what he needed was focus and programming training I'm only saying this,make some people no go drop out of school now thinking dem go still make am. LOL |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by vicsoj007(m): 10:49pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
lot of moral lesson fro this |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by Ximonak: 11:29pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
FreeSpirited: He was a Havard drop out, not Nigeria university or even anyhow USA university. You know the application and assessment, IQ etc you need to scale through to be granted admission there. No Nigeria University is in 1st 1000, but I believe we can also have Nigerians that will shake the world if our economy becomes stable abit |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by FreeSpirited: 11:46pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Ximonak:Stop yarning dust. Every ignorant person wants you to believe he dropped out and still became a success....If you really understand the circumstances surrounding his dropping out you wont dare call him a drop out. For the record, he only dropped out on his on accord so as to pursue his dream and passion. Had he wanted to graduate he would have with flying colors. |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by felipemadero(m): 2:10am On Aug 11, 2016 |
Tell them jare... |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by GdexFolami(m): 2:18am On Aug 11, 2016 |
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Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by ademiD(f): 7:11am On Aug 11, 2016 |
People need to be well informed....I love these |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by ImanuelJannah(m): 1:54pm On Aug 11, 2016 |
ademiD:I think so too. |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by Ximonak: 10:11pm On Aug 11, 2016 |
FreeSpirited: Must you insult to prove a point? |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by eistien(m): 10:19pm On Aug 11, 2016 |
Well said, education is essential no matter the state of the country. |
Re: Why I Dropped Out Of School - Bill Gates by FreeSpirited: 10:33pm On Aug 11, 2016 |
Ximonak:Where is the insult??.....i hope its not 'yarning dust'? |
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