I am going to talk about Bill Gates some more.
Here is a guy who literally created an EMPIRE. Of course Windows is built on top of DOS so he didn't even really innovate as much as he took something and made it easier and more accessible to the common man. Some would argue he stole the idea. Either way I guess this could be considered innovation but its the cool king of piggybacking innovation that sparks change.
He subsequently became one of the RICHEST men in the world. (Yet the man took years to spring for a decent pair of glasses.)
Now he and his wife have the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. Warren Buffet gave the bulk of his fortune to the foundation because he believes in what they do. In a fascinating and rare appearance, Bill, Melinda and Warren talked with Charlie Rose. (it gives me a very large lump in my throat to see these powerful people so dedicated to society)
Rather than sit back and buy luxory yachts and have extravagant parties (Like Microsoft VP Paul Allen) They turned Bill's fortune into MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF GOOD FOR HUMANITY.
Think about that for a second. Bill Gates has achieved the cliche. Create amazing wealth and do something real with it. This man might actually go down in history more for his upcoming philanthropy than his domination in the home PC market.
Bill Gates might be described as the definition of self-actualization. He took his talents and now has created something that will outlive himself forever. He has nothing political to gain for his actions (that I can see). I truly believe he simply sees a need and wants to do something about it.
I heart bill gates.
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