Entrepreneurs who seek profits can learn valuable lessons from billionaires and Bill Gates, who pformed from software engineers to philanthropists. (Bill Gates)

When Gates formally retired from Microsoft (Microsoft) in June, career consultants and psychologists analyzed the ups and downs of Gates's career in the past 35 years, and summed up several elements that determined his success.

They found that one of Gates's most inspiring characteristics was his clear goal, which has been reflected in his youth.

Since writing the first computer program at the age of 13, Gates's determination to develop sophisticated software that could change the whole world has never wavered.

However, Gates's persistence also led him to take some risks.

For example, when he was 20 years old, he dropped out of Harvard University and founded Microsoft.

In 1998, he dared to appear in court to testify in an anti trust lawsuit filed by the US government.

Under his leadership, Microsoft responded quickly and finally reached a settlement. The settlement agreement did not impose too many restrictions on the company's monopoly on browsers and operating systems, which reflected how well he knew when and when to break the rules.

But experts say it is important for the ambitious business leaders to take full consideration of the potential accidents that may occur.

Experts also said that not everyone is suitable for gambling, and if there is no backup plan, personal career may be destroyed.

Katy Piotrowski, author of The Career Coward s Guide to Changing Careers, said: "Gates has proved that the Ivy League degree or distinguished family of the old American elite school is not a necessary condition for success.

But what needs to be remembered is that there is no background if there is no vision to promote the cause.

Gates commented on his management style and regarded him as arrogant and tyrannical.

But his strict work attitude conceals another secret of his success: he does not want to discount his goals.

But the technology giant also has a tender side.

Gates built his office camp as a relaxed working environment on campus and encouraged free thinking to win the admiration of his staff, leaving room for his hard line when necessary.

"Microsoft employees are the most brilliant and smart people, but they are not famous for their submission," said Stephen Hopson, a career consultant and professional speaker.

Can you imagine them working in a strict environment for clothes?

Gates understands his employees and provides them with an ideal environment for growth.

Gates's EQ and business savvy have made him a success today.

Although this point can not be followed, he firmly grasped when the opportunity came.

For example, when IBM first asked Gates to write an operating system for his first PC, Gates had neither experience nor resources, but he agreed and took out the MS-DOS system in a few weeks.

Carol, Vecchio, founder of Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal, based in Seattle, said: "successful people like Gates have seized the opportunity because they are ready.

If your goals are not clear enough, these opportunities will not come to you, because you can't see them. "

However, the most important quality of Gates's success is what experts call self-consciousness.

Whether writing BASIC or managing a charitable foundation, Gates did not hesitate to act for his passion.

He constantly supports innovation, refuses to stagnate and is satisfied with past achievements.

Through his heart and soul, he kept pushing himself forward.

"People should regard Gates's success as a person's success, not just the success of a businessman," said Alexandra Levit, a career consultant and author of How D You Score That Gig.

Admittedly, this is a new definition for success, but nowadays, with the blurring of boundaries between individuals and occupations, this definition has become more and more important.