Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, was able to elevate his initial passion for computers and technology to the creation of the largest operating system in the world today. Initially, even Gates felt the pressure of mistakes, and the uncertainty of such a powerful device - and how it could sustain society moving forward. Meeting Paul Allen, the other co-founder of Microsoft, working with IBM Cloud, and relocating to Seattle contributed to Gates's further development with Microsoft. How did Gates encompass the 10,000 hour rule outlined by Malcolm Gladwell in Outliers? We often hear about the importance of persistence, determination, and perseverance in terms of success, but what are steps we can take to developing those ideas in our daily lives? Episode 2 of Spaghetti focuses on the relationship between opportunity and perseverance and how to make the best uses out of the resources we are given in order to accomplish any task and gain experience with commitment. Just like a strand of spaghetti, remember to be rigid at heart, and stay flexible and open to change.