#413 How To Run Down A Dream
Founders
Mar 03
#413 How To Run Down A Dream
#413 How To Run Down A Dream

Founders
Mar 03
Shownote
Shownote
Running Down A Dream: How to Succeed and Thrive in a Career You Love by Bill
Gurley has been one of the most valuable talks I've heard. For years I have been
using ideas from that talk to build this podcast. Bill has written a new book
based on that talk: Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually
Love [https://amzn.to/4cowVdy]. This episode explores the most valuable ideas
from the book and talk.
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Highlights
Highlights
This episode explores the core ideas from Bill Gurley's influential talk and book on building a fulfilling career. The discussion uses the journey of Sam Hinkie, from a math enthusiast to a sports executive and venture capitalist, as a real-world example of these principles in action.
Chapters
Chapters
From Math Lover to Sports GM: Sam Hinkie's Unconventional Path
00:00Why Passion is the Ultimate Fuel for Success
10:43The Will to Prepare: How Deep Study and Mentorship Create Mastery
21:55Go-Giver vs. Go-Getter: The Five Principles for a Thriving Career
28:33Transcript
Transcript
David Senra: Sam was born in the Netherlands, where his father was working at the time. But he grew up mostly in Marlow, Oklahoma, a town with a population just under 5,000. Sam's dad worked for an oil and gas company. Sam was gifted with intelligence and ...