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

byBill Gurley

Venture capitalist Bill Gurley reflects on how people can identify ambitious work, develop rare skills, and sustain a career they genuinely care about. Drawing on lessons from founders, companies, mentors, and his own path, he examines curiosity, competition, risk, reputation, and the long apprenticeship behind exceptional performance. The book resists shortcuts and encourages readers to study the people and industries they admire. Its practical message is that fulfilling careers emerge from informed bets, persistent learning, and a willingness to pursue difficult opportunities before the outcome looks obvious.

Publisher

Penguin Random House NZ

Publication date

2026

Format

Print edition

Pages

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ISBN

9780593799666