My Inspiration

Bill Gates

Entrepreneur Bill Gates found the world's largest software business, Microsoft with Paul Allen and subsequently became one of the richest man in the world. 

Biography

Born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, famed entrepreneur Bill Gates began to show an interest in computer programming at age 13. Through technological innovation, keen business strategy and aggressive business tactics, he and partner Paul Allen built the world's largest software business, Microsoft. In the process, Gates became one of the richest men in the world. In February 2014, Gates announced that he was stepping down as Microsoft's chairman.

Bill Gates was born William Henry Gates III on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. Gates began to show an interest in computer programming at the age of 13 at the Lakeside School. Bill Gates grew up in an upper middle-class family with two sisters: Kristianne, who is older and Libby, who is younger. Their father, William H. Gates Sr., was a promising, if somewhat shy, law student when he met his future wife, Mary Maxwell. The Gates family atmosphere was warm and close, and all three children were encouraged to be competitive and strive athletic games at their summer house on Puget Sound. He also relished in playing board games and excelled at Monopoly.

Bill had a very close relationship with his mother, Mary, who after a brief career as a teacher devoted her time to help in raising the children and working on civic affairs and with charities. She also served on several corporate boards, including those of the First Interstate Bank in Seattle, the United Way and International Business Machines (IBM). She would often take Bill along when she volunteered in schools and at community organizations.

Personal Life
In 1989, a 28-year-old Microsoft executive named Melinda French caught the eye of Bill Gates, then 37. The very bright and organized Melinda was a perfect match for Gates. In time, their relationship grew as they discovered an intimate and intellectual connection. On January 1, 1994, Melinda and Bill were married in Hawaii. But only a few months later heartbreak struck Bill Gates as his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She died in June 1994. Gates was devastated.

Philanthropic Efforts
With wife Melinda's influence, Gates took an interest in filling his mother's role as a civic leader. He began to realize that he had an obligation to give more of his wealth to charity. Being the consummate student he was, Gates studied the philanthropic work of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, titans of the American industrial revolution. In 1994, Gates and his wife established the William H. Gates Foundation which was dedicated to support education, world health and investment in low-income communities. In 2000, the couple combined several family foundations to form the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They started out by making a $28 billion contribution to set up the foundation.

These days, Gates continues to devote much of his time and energy to the work of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The organization tackles on international and domestic issues, such as health and education. One aspect of its work in the United States is helping students becoming college ready. In 2015, he spoke out in favor of national Common Core standards in grades K through 12 and charter schools. Gates also proved to be groundbreaking employer around this time. The foundation announced that it would give its employees a year's paid leave after the birth of a child or the adoption of a child.

Bill Gates inspired me a lot. In his younger life, he was very obedient to his mum. He follow his mum to help up as a volunteer. When he knew the news that his mum died, he was very devastated. But after that, he still go on with his dream, he work determinately until he archive his goal in his life. Although he is the richest men in the world, he does not keep his money on his own priority. He set up foundations and organizations to help up with the indeed person and students. He inspired me to work hard to archive what we want and do not give up easily even if something happened. 

Inspiration Quotes from Bill Gates
"Patience is a key element of success"
"It's fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure"
"If you can't make it good, at least make it looks good"
"Don't compare yourself with anyone in this world. If you do so, you are insulting yourself"
"Expectations are a form of first-class truth: If people believe it, it's true"

Lee Chong Wei

Dato' Lee Chong Wei (born 21 October 1982 in Bangan Serai, Perak) is a Malaysian Chinese professional badminton player. As a singles player, Lee was ranked first worldwide for 199 consecutive weeks from 21 August 2008 to 14 June 2012. He is the third Malaysian player after Rashid Sidek and Roslin Hashim to achieve such a ranking and is the only Malaysian shuttler to hold the number one ranking for more than a year.

Lee Chong Wei is a silver medalist in both the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, making him the sixth Malaysian to win an Olympic medal and the first Malaysian to reach the finals in the men's singles event, ending Malaysia's Olympic medal drought since the 1996 Games. This achievement also earned him the title Dato', and a description by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Rasak as a national hero. He repeated the achievement four years later in London, thus making him the most successful Malaysian Olympian in history. Lee Chong Wei currently has a net worth of US$45 million, the highest ever for any badminton player.

Personal Life
In his early years, Lee Chong Wei favored basketball, however his mother soon banned him from the game due to the searing heat of the outdoor basketball court. Lee began to learn badminton at the age of 11, when his father, who liked to play the game, brought him to the badminton hall. Attracting the attention of a local coach, the coach asked Lee's father if he could take him as a student. After receiving his father's consent, the coach began to train Lee after school. Discovered by Misbun Sidek, he was drafted into the national squad when he was seventeen years old.

Career

In the 2008 Olympic Games, Lee was given a bye in the first round. He cruised to straight game victories over Ronald Susilo in the second round, Kestutis Navickas in the third round, and Sony Dwi Kuncoro in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals Lee Hyun-il gave him a tough fight, but eventually Lee was able to beat the South Korean and reach the final. However, it was a one-sided final, as Lee was completely outplayed by Lin Dan and salvaged only 20 points, losing 12–21, 8–21. He came second place overall.

In 2014, January, Lee lost in the final of Korean Open to Chen Long, his fourth straight defeat by the Chinese. He recorded his tenth Malaysia Open title a week later. Soon after the triumph, he announced this would be his last Malaysia Open outing, as he would assess his condition after the Asian Games and may retire if the results are not good. Further, he won his third All England Open and India Open title respectively. However, he was stunned by Simon Santoso in final of the Singapore Open, Lee won every match he contested during the Thomas Cup campaign, Malaysia reached the finals, only losing to Japan with a score of 3–2.
In June, he won the Japan Open for the third consecutive year and fifth time overall. He lost in the semifinals of the Indonesia Open, this also ended his hope of nine straight Super Series finals. In August, Lee came second for the third time at the World Championships, losing to Chen Long of China in straight sets. He again lost to Chen in the semifinals of Asian Games team competition, and lost to Lin Dan in semifinals of singles event few days later.

The Sudirman Cup was Lee's first tournament after serving an eight-month suspension for a doping violation. He went on to win all three matches he played in the tournament. He then took back to back titles by winning the US Open and Canada Open. He had to settle down for silver in the 2015 BWF World Championships as he failed to breach the Chinese wall of defense, Chen Long.
After the World Championships, he joined the Japan Open and eventually losing in the second round losing to his long time rival, Lin Dan. After that he joined the Korean Open and the Denmark Open, losing to Heo Kwang Hee of Korea in the qualifying rounds and Wei Nan of Hong Kong in the quarter-final stages respectively.
After three early round losses, he reached the final of the French Open and winning it by defeating the defending champion, Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei in two sets, clinching his first Superseries title after a 8-months suspension. He proved himself again by defeating Lin Dan in the semi-finals in Fuzhou, China in three sets of 17-21, 21-19, 21-19, advancing to the finals to repeat the scenario during the BWF World Championships 2015. He beaten Chen Long in two straight sets (21-15, 21-11) and clinched his first China Open title. He was also the first man to beat Lin Dan and Chen Long back-to-back in a tournament. The China Open was the only Superseries title that he never won before, and thus became the first man to win all Superseries and Superseries Premier events. Then, on November 22, Lee won the 2015 Hong Kong Superseries after defeating Tian Hou Wei in the final in straight sets, 21-16, 21-15, in 49 minutes. Prior to that match, he beat the two-time World Champion, Chen Long, in the quarterfinals in three games (13-21, 21-19, 21-15) in 1 hour and 26 minutes and Angus Ng Ka Long (21-19, 21-14) in the semifinals.

Doping

In October 2014, local media reported that the Badminton Association of Malaysia has confirmed that one of the nation's top shuttlers has tested positive for dexamethasone after urine samples were taken during the World Championships in late August. The identity of the shuttler was not revealed but was widely believed to be Lee Chong Wei. Dexamethasone is not a performance-enhancing drug but a commonly-administered anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that is not illegal when used off-season for injury rehabilitation, but deemed illegal if discovered in an athlete's body during competition. On 5 November 2014, Lee flew to Norway to witness the testing of his "B" sample at the Oslo University Hospital after the "A" sample had already been tested positive in October. The results were announced on 8 November 2014 by a Malaysian sports official who confirmed that the "B" sample had tested positive as well. He declined to identify the player but confirmed to The Associated Press that it was Lee. On 11 November 2014, the Badminton World Federation confirmed that Lee is temporarily suspended from competing due to an apparent anti-doping regulation violation. The hearing was held on 11 April 2015 in Amsterdam. On 27 April 2015, it was announced that Lee has been handed a backdated eight-month ban for his anti-doping rule violation. The panel was convinced that Lee had no intent to cheat and allowed him to resume his career by 1 May 2015. Lee was stripped of his silver medal from the 2014 World Championships but allowed to keep his two bronze medals from the 2014 Asian Games.

Lee Chong Wei inspired me. His determination to fight for success never end. He tried very hard to archive his goal even though he has doping in 2014. He never give up in his career of badminton life. He was very down and upset with the result of 2012 Olympic Games which he lose to Lin Dan of China. Later, he stand up and continue fighting with his dreams and goal. When, he face Lin Dan again he will not have the fear anymore, he stood up and win the game. His determination is the best thing to learn of.