Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love 

Runnin’ Down a Dream
By Bill Gurley

An honest, unconventional guide to building a career you actually love—from legendary venture capitalist Bill Gurley. Before becoming a leading investor in companies like Uber, Gurley nearly fell into the trap of “career regret.” Now, drawing from two decades of observing world-class achievers, he reveals six timeless principles to help you avoid that trap and build a purpose-filled career:

• Chase your curiosity
• Hone your craft
• Develop mentors
• Embrace your peers
• Go where the action is
• Always give back

Packed with hard-won wisdom and inspiring real stories, Runnin’ Down a Dream offers a powerful blueprint for turning your fascinations into meaningful work—where the hustle doesn’t feel like hustle.

“Fantastic. A variety of useful insights and examples that converge into one story that underlies remarkable success in nearly any field: The relentless hunger to learn about the thing you love.”
—James Clear, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits