Bill Gates is a very rich man today ... and do you want to know why? The answer is one word: versions.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success comes from continuously updating products rather than relying on a single perfect release.
- In plain terms
- Keeping things updated is key to wealth.
- What can you take from it?
- Iterate frequently to stay competitive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does iteration drive success?
Another view
Frequent updates can frustrate users accustomed to stability.
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