Like the legal intern delivering coffee and learning what it takes to be a good lawyer, their most significant impact in the role is not achieved in a short time, but rather in avoiding being too much of a distraction in the short-term and learning how to have a real impact in the long run.

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When asked how they achieved their success, they point to a role model they knew personally or were familiar with during their formative and most inspired years.

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Both public and private actors have a role to play to ensure that this is achieved.

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There is little in the way of self-esteem that can be achieved through laundry and even less as you realize your role is little more than a maid, cook and chauffeur.

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It was an honor, and not just to meet the President, but also to know that I was selected to be a role model and to show kids that education is important and that success can be achieved at any age.

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Dr Tharoor noted that the E-9 has a crucial role to play to address vast challenges, underlining the need to assess what can be achieved between now and the 2015 target date, and the critical factors that impede progress.

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