Runnin' Down a Dream

by Bill Gurley

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Part memoir, part guide to building a meaningful career, this book traces an unconventional journey from abandoned plans for law school to the worlds of restaurants, sports, technology, and venture capital. Along the way, it explores how curiosity, persistence, mentorship, and a willingness to take unexpected opportunities can reveal a path that no conventional career plan could predict. Drawing on figures from business, sports, the arts, and entrepreneurship, it argues that passion must be matched by disciplined skill-building—and that lasting success depends on mastering the rules before breaking them. Candid, practical, and encouraging, the book challenges readers to reject the career conveyor belt, discover what genuinely motivates them, and create a life of purpose through excellence and generosity.

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Runnin' Down a Dream

Bill Gurley

paperback

Penguin Random House NZ

Published Feb 5, 2026

ISBN: 9781911709862

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First Published

2026

Language

eng

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