6 of the smartest pieces of advice Bill Gates has given students over the years

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6 of the smartest pieces of advice Bill Gates has given students over the years

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As a Harvard dropout, Bill Gates wasn't exactly a model student.

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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 thing or two about finding success.

The Microsoft cofounder has given students his fair share of advice over the years through interviews, commencement speeches, and social media.

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Here are some of Gates' best nuggets of wisdom for those on the verge of entering the real world.