Balancing Passion and Sustainability in Tech

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The chapter explores the speaker's journey with open-source projects, the challenges of obsession and burnout, and the importance of setting boundaries. It discusses the delicate balance between pursuing passion in tech and ensuring long-term sustainability, emphasizing self-awareness and moderation. The conversation also touches on the dangers of burnout culture and the need to find contentment within oneself rather than relying solely on external achievements.

Annie Sexton has been on quite a journey since she was last on the show back in early ‘22. On this episode, Annie takes us on that journey, shares her new-found perspective & tells us about how she’s approaching her side project this time around.

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