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A Billionaire and His Dad

April 30, 2009 – By Raymond T. Hightower | Comments Off

Bill Gates and his father, William Henry Gates Sr., were interviewed by Charlie Rose a few nights ago. The younger Gates aspires to live up to what his dad has done.

Positive Reinforcement
Bill’s parents and grandparents have provided positive reinforcement for the children throughout their lives. An 8-minute excerpt appears below, and the full 60-minute interview is available at CharlieRose.com.

Insatiable Curiosity
Bill’s father says that his son’s defining quality is his insatiable & demanding curiosity. Right behind that: Bill remembers everything he learns.

So… let’s encourage our kids to be curious!