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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 Mayer

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Marissa Mayer
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: May 30
Business Executive
Computer Scientist
Engineer
Wausau
Wisconsin
Marissa Ann Mayer
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