[Dan Evans]

However, I agree that hard work in school and in life is the ticket.

Do you suppose Bill Gates would be making more money if he hadn't dropped out of college?

[Gordongekko909]

I think that with his intelligence and initiative, Gates would be rich almost no matter what.

[dormouse]

Bill Gates had MS DOS handed to him via Seattle Computer and dear old dad

[ladyjane]

Bill Gates didn't drop out of college. He was asked to leave Harvard because he was running big money poker games every night in his dorm room.

[jmcenanly]

Do you suppose Bill Gates would be making more money if he hadn't dropped out of college?
More likely, he may have learned that what couldn't be done.

[SQUID]

That's not the point my friend. There are things in life that are worth more than gold. Success is doing what you love to do and being good at it. Additionally, success is sharing it with those you love.

Intellect for many is just as rewarding as having millions.