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As a Harvard dropout, Bill Gates wasn't exactly a model student.
But as the second-richest person on Earth — and someone who is heavily involved in efforts to alleviate poverty and health burdens for billions of people — he does know a thing or two about finding success.
Here are some of Gates' best nuggets of wisdom for those on the verge of entering the real world:
- Artificial intelligence, energy, and biosciences make good majors
- Surround yourself with people who challenge you
- Trust that the world is getting better and can be improved further
- Optimism can take you far
- Have convictions, but always stay curious
- Take time to think about the world's inequities
Read the full article by Chris Weller about professional advice from Business Insider