From a young age, Bill Gates exhibited an aversion to traditional education, as chronicled in his new memoir, 'Source Code: My Beginnings.' The software magnate, who left Harvard to co-found Microsoft in 1975, shares insights into his early life, revealing feelings of disinterest during his schooling. Gates recounts tales of being described by his preschool teachers as a 'rebellious child' with 'a complete lack of concern for any phase of school life.' He writes, 'My mother worried about me and warned my preschool teachers at Acorn Academy what to expect.' This early indifference persisted into later schooling, leading to mixed grades and a reputation as the 'class clown.' However, it was the introduction of computers in high school that ignited his passion and unlocked his potential. Gates ultimately became one of many successful individuals who struggled to fit within the confines of conventional education, a testament to the idea that non-conformity can lead to groundbreaking innovation.