5. Observe the Competition
If you are not aware it may ruthlessly trample you down and suck your whole energy. You must observe it carefully. Bill Gates is reported to watch competition around him with an eye of eagle. He is as tough as the Himalayas. Nobody has been able to challenge him. But before he starts his war with the competitors he always extends a hand of friendship. He offers a price and asks his competitor to be a part of Microsoft - making the company bigger and bigger.
6. Be Brave and Fearless
In the jungle of modern business charity may be there but the word 'mercy' doesn't exist. Deadly wars of survival are to be fought daily. And you have to be a brave and fearless warrior. The weak-hearted or the timid can't earn much money. Everybody knows the bravery and fearlessness of Bill Gates. He is like a great warrior in business.
7. Accept Challenges
It was time when Apple was riding high with its Mac operating system. Bill Gates was still trying to care his niche. He contacted Apple for license to sell their system. Apple CEO refused bluntly. It hurt Bill with deep uneasiness. From that very moment he took a challenge to invent his own operating system. With his dedicated team he plunged into work day and night. The result was Windows that revolutionized the IT industry.
8. Plan your Moves Like an Army Chief
A business leader too needs to act in tough discipline with proper planning like an army chief. Wars are to be won at any cost. You have lead your talented team like an army chief. No respite for anybody till a particular business war is won.
9. Keep Patience
Bill Gates is calm and cool like a great saint. Nobody has seen him lose his patience. He is surrounded by enemies and lawsuits. All sort of brickbats are thrown on him from all sides. There are more than two dozen lawsuits on him. But he never uttered an angry word against any one. He knows it is the price of success which the winner has to give. It is better to give it happily.
10. Strive for New and Easy
Everything changes fast and a modern business has to work on the their of new and easy. Products become outdated and slate soon. You have to bring new and better versions.
11. Think Victory
Always think victory. Do whatever is needed to assure a victory for your team and your organization. It comes with positive and right thinking. Since his childhood Bill Gates had habit to think victory. He always thought that he would become a very rich man.
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