27 highly successful people share the best career advice for new grads

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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says there are no straight paths in life.

If clichés like "follow your passion," "give 110%," and "be true to yourself" just aren't cutting it for you, we've got some fresh takes on how to get a head start on your career.

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From "don't work too hard" to "relax," here's some of the best - and oftentimes unconventional - advice for your people from some really successful people: