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Bill Gates: Programming the Future
The son of a lawyer and a schoolteacher, he grew up in a supportive household that encouraged curiosity and ambition.
Li Ka-shing: From Factory Floor to Asia’s “Superman”
His childhood was marked by hardship — his father died of tuberculosis when Li was just 15, forcing him to leave school and support his family.
Sophia Amoruso: From Dumpster Diving to Girlboss
She grew up moving frequently, struggled with ADHD, and dropped out of school early.
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
A moment of anger and determination began the journey of a boy who would become Muhammad Ali, the most famous boxer in history and a global voice for…
Satya Nadella: Rebooting Microsoft
Nadella grew up fascinated by cricket and computers, two passions that taught him teamwork, strategy, and patience.

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Michael Jordan: More Than a Game
As a boy he was cut from his high school varsity basketball team, a setback that only fueled his determination.
Giorgio Armani: From Tailor’s Son to Global Icon
The son of a transport company worker, he grew up during World War II, an era of scarcity that shaped his lifelong appreciation for simplicity and…
Soichiro Honda: Failure, Fire, and Fast Cars
The son of a blacksmith, he grew up surrounded by tools and machines. From a young age, he was fascinated by mechanics and dreamed of creating something…
Google: From a Dorm Room to the World’s Front Page
The two founders met at Stanford University in the mid-1990s. At first, they argued constantly, but their shared passion for information and technology…
Anna Wintour: The Power of Vision
Growing up around newspapers gave her an early fascination with media, but her true obsession was fashion.
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