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Orianna Rosa Royle

Optimism is the secret sauce behind Bill Gates’ success, says psychology expert

Bill Gates beaming (Credit: Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images)

Microsoft’s founder Bill Gates has long been the poster boy for success because the billionaire tech entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist got to where he is today based on his brilliant mind. 

But, according to a well-known psychology expert, rational optimism also played a huge part in the 68-year-old’s long-term success.

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