Beyond basic mathematical aptitude, the difference between good programmers and great programmers is verbal ability.
Search occupies this wonderful moment in a user's day where it doesn't even really break along demographics, right?
You have to ruthlessly prioritize.
I think the most interesting thing is what happens next.
Success is never getting to the bottom of your to-do list.
I love Google. I was there for 13 years, and if you told me I'd be as happy anywhere else, I would've probably doubted it. But I am as happy, if not happier, at Yahoo.