Throughout his life, Bill Gates has dedicated himself to learning about a wide variety of topics — part of a trait that he says helped him become so successful.

Bill Gates first built a software empire, and then a philanthropic one. What makes him so successful? For certain, his unique facility for writing code and working with technology is a huge reason. But there are also personal qualities that helped him become, for a while, the richest person in the world. And they’re qualities anyone can develop.

The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, Bill Gates’s habits teach us valuable lessons about life and how to achieve success.

Bill Gates' anxiety over tech rivals caused him to constantly worry about Microsoft's demise, even years after it became one of the world's biggest companies.

"During my childhood, the fact that some people's brains process information differently from others wasn't widely understood."

Bill Gates opened up about his relationship with girlfriend Paula Hurd, expressing joy and positivity, and highlighting their memorable moments together, such as attending the Olympics.