10 Successful Techies Reveal The Things They Can't Live Without
# 3 Clara Shih, Hearsay
Clara Shih is an American businesswoman who has served as the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Hearsay Social since 2009. In December 2011, she was also elected to the Starbucks board of directors. She always carries a business card that reminds her to ‘slow down’ and ‘take a deep breath’ which she thinks that she can’t live without.
She says, "Each and every day is a hustle. From 6 a.m. conference calls to meeting after meeting in the afternoon to the dreaded red-eye, I often lose track of how fast I’m burning through my day. My husband, family, and friends constantly remind me to slow down.”
She adds saying, "But they can’t be everywhere, so that’s why it’s essential that I always carry around one of my own business cards with this message written on the back: 'SLOW DOWN/TAKE A DEEP BREATH.' It’s truly incredible how easily we can forget the most important things, like drinking a glass of water or taking a breath. With this business card on me at all times, I’m always reminded at the most crucial times to take a moment, reflect, and then carry on rejuvenated and refreshed."
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