In his memoir, Bill Gates shares his struggles as a lonely teen and his journey to build Microsoft without a girlfriend.
Seattle: Bill Gates has opened up about his school days. He describes himself as a “loner” and “nerd” who didn’t have a girlfriend while starting Microsoft.
In his upcoming memoir, Source Code, Gates shares these personal stories. The book will be released next week.
He recalls his time at Lakeside, an exclusive private school. Gates felt out of place and struggled to fit in.
Gates even shares a story about asking a popular girl, Vicki Weeks, to prom. She asked for time to think but ultimately chose another guy.
He admits that rejection was tough. It made him hesitant to be vulnerable for a while.
Later, Gates dropped out of Harvard to focus on Microsoft. At that time, he had no girlfriend or hobbies.
He also talks about experimenting with LSD in his youth. He learned the hard way not to take it before important appointments.
Gates reflects on his childhood and family dynamics. He mentions therapy sessions that helped him understand his relationship with his parents.
His memoir dives deep into his life, revealing both struggles and successes. Gates has come a long way since those lonely school days.
