Running Down a Dream
by Bill Gurley
Mentioned 2 times across 2 shows · first heard Feb 2026 on Mick Unplugged.
The general take
Jason Calacanis is enthusiastic about Bill Gurley's book "Running Down a Dream," calling it phenomenal and incredible, and he actively encourages listeners to buy copies for young people and parents they know. Calacanis also praises Gurley's related fellowship initiative as an innovative approach to supporting entrepreneurs, drawing a comparison to Peter Thiel's model.
About
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for graduation or anyone who needs inspiration to step off the career conveyer belt, this book will teach you how to find your unique dream job and avoid a career you’ll regret. After all, life is a use-it-or-lose-it proposition. Shouldn’t you spend it doing something you love? “I love the book. It’s such a practical guide, and I’m sure it will be a very popular gift for college grads.”—Sara Eisen, CNBC “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 After college Bill Gurley landed a job at a famous tech company. It should have been a dream come true—but he was surprisingly bored.
Who said what
Jason Calacanis👍 Recommends
…promoting a new book by investor bill gurley about entrepreneurship and dreams
“Hey, can I give a plug to friend of the pod, Bill Gurley? He's got an amazing new book. Phenomenal book. Running Down a Dream. Please. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Before you start. There it is. Running Down a Dream. I just want everybody to stop, pause the podcast. I want you to buy three copies. Give it to two young people and a parent you know. This book is incredible. It's a great book. It's a great book. It really is inspiring for kids. And Bill Gurley, friend of the pod, he always shows up for us.”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg — Software Stocks Implode, Claude's Hit List, State of the Union Reactions, Trump's Tariff Pivotat 39:08
Mick Hunt👍 Recommends
…discussing bill gurley's new book about pursuing careers you love
“this book came to my doorstep, running down a dream. And I said, I did not know this Bill Gurley. Right. Like I knew a lot of things that I've researched about you, read about you, been a huge fan of. But this book, man, I love how it's set up with with principles. And you've got stories in here. You got the profiles like it's an it's an easy read.”
Mick Unplugged — Unleash Potential: Runnin’ Down a Dream with Bill Gurleyat 02:38
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