I have a theory that burnout is about resentment. And you beat it by knowing what it is you're giving up that makes you resentful.
Marissa MayerReally in technology, it's about the people, getting the best people, retaining them, nurturing a creative environment and helping to find a way to innovate.
Marissa MayerPeople ask me all the time: 'What is it like to be a woman at Google?' I'm not a woman at Google, I'm a geek at Google. And being a geek is just great. I'm a geek, I like to code, I even like to use spreadsheets when I cook.
Marissa MayerShifting toward management meant greater responsibility and influence, but it also meant giving up programming day-to-day in my role, which was hard because it took me out of my comfort zone.
Marissa Mayer