5 Things You Didn & #039;t Know About Bill Gates

In a lot of ways, Bill Gates isn't that much different from the average American. He begins his day with a cup of coffee and the hope that he makes it to his first meeting on time. On the other hand, he has the luxury of avoiding long lines at airport security checkpoints. During an on-stage interview with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, MD, at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, the multi-billionaire revealed several fun facts about himself. Don't miss the MD&M West Conference and Expo, February 6-8, 2018, in Anaheim, CA. Use promo code "MDDI" for 20% off conference registration and free expo access.  1. He Skips the Most Important Meal of the Day.  When asked to describe the first hour of his day, Gates admitted that he doesn't typically eat breakfast. "I get up, have a cup of coffee, and hope to make it to my first appointment on time," he said. 2. He's Not Good at Firing People. There are those in the 1% bracket whose most famous words are "you're fired." But when asked what occupations would most appeal to him if he were to begin a new career path, Gates admitted that he is not good at firing people, so he wouldn't want to be in a position that would require him to do so. He also wouldn't want to be a salesperson who had to meet a particular sales quota on a regular basis. Actually, when it comes down to it, Gates said he's pretty darn spoiled in a job that allows him to learn new things and meet new people, so "most jobs would not be attractive to me." 3. He'll ...
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