Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and 23 other successful people share their best career advice for 20-somethings

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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says there are no straight paths.

If clichés like "follow your passion," "give 110%," and "be true to yourself" just aren't cutting it for you anymore, 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 people in their 20s from some really successful people: