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<v ->Dear graduates of 2021,</v>

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I'm Andreas Malby, Regional Head of Recruiting

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and Managing Director and Partner at BCG in Copenhagen.

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A big warm congratulations on this important milestone

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in your life and your career journey.

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You have finished your studies in the middle

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of a very challenging time, to put it mildly.

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Now, more than ever, the world needs new talent,

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new perspectives, and new ideas.

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I would like to share some advice I would give

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to my own graduating self. Set a vision for your career.

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It doesn't have to be very concrete

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and you'll probably change it a hundred times,

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but a vision helps motivate you when times get tough.

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Be patient. Resist the temptation to quit

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if you encounter setbacks or criticism.

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I've learned so much more from my failures

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than from my successes.

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And even though setbacks are painful,

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they'll help build your character.

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Do your best, but don't compete with others-

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compete with your best self and focus on that.

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In my experience,

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that will make you more successful and happier.

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Congratulations, Class of 2021.