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54 quotes by Marissa Mayer

Marissa Ann Mayer (/ˈmaɪər/; born May 30, 1975) is the current president and CEO of Yahoo!, a position she has held since July 2012. Previously, she was a long-time executive, usability leader, and key spokesperson for Google. In 2014 Mayer was ranked sixth on the list of America's Forty under 40 under 40 (Fortune magazine) as well as the 16th most powerful business woman in the world in 2014 according to the same publication.
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I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that's how you grow. When there's that moment of 'Wow, I'm not really... →

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Geeks are people who love something so much that all the details matter.

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You can be good at technology and like fashion and art. You can be good at technology and be a jock. You can be good at technology and be a mom. You... →

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When people think about computer science, they imagine people with pocket protectors and thick glasses who code all night.

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To me, speed is really about convenience.

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I don't think that I would consider myself a feminist. I think that I certainly believe in equal rights, I believe that women are just as... →

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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.

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I think it's very comforting for people to put me in a box. 'Oh, she's a fluffy girlie girl who likes clothes and cupcakes. Oh, but wait... →

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If you can find something that you're really passionate about, whether you're a man or a woman comes a lot less into play. Passion is a... →

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Product management really is the fusion between technology, what engineers do - and the business side.

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I've always liked simplicity.

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Shifting toward management meant greater responsibility and influence, but it also meant giving up programming day-to-day in my role, which was hard... →

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I pace myself by taking a week-long vacation every four months.

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