How Bill Gates Earned His First Million by Age 26

His First Million by Age 26

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What makes a 26-year-old a millionaire ?

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In 1975, Gates dropped out of Harvard to pursue a dream: Microsoft.

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Gates and Paul Allen launched Microsoft, betting on the future of personal computers.

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Microsoft landed a game-changing deal with IBM in 1980 to provide an operating system, MS-DOS.

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By 1981, MS-DOS became the go-to software, fueling Microsoft’s explosive growth.

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By 1982, Gates’ share of Microsoft made him a millionaire at just 26.

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This first milestone set the stage for Gates to become the world’s youngest billionaire by 31.

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Vision, risk-taking, and focus on innovation can transform dreams into reality.

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What bold moves will you take to define your success ?

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His First Million by Age 26