Morning Brew Daily How to Find a Career You Love, with Author and Venture Capitalist Bill Gurley
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Dec 29, 2025 
Bill Gurley, a venture capitalist and author renowned for his early investments in startups like Uber, shares insights from his book, 'Running Down a Dream.' He emphasizes the importance of chasing curiosity as a career compass and contrasts modern opportunities with traditional views on job security. Gurley discusses leveraging new tools like AI and social media for professional differentiation and the value of mentors. He also highlights the urgent need for innovation hubs like San Francisco in the AI sector, while reflecting on balancing hard work with career opportunities.
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Test Passion By Free-Time Study
- Study your interest in your free time to test if it can become a career.
- If you choose studying over leisure repeatedly, that curiosity signals career potential.
Bedroom Producer Panel Encouragement
- A panelist told a young musician they never met anyone who leaned in and couldn't make a career.
- That example contradicts the myth that creative careers are impossible to sustain.
Parents Pushed Safety; Now Tools Shift The Math
- Parents often pushed economically safe careers from a different era's job market.
- Today's tools and opportunities make pursuing nontraditional careers more viable than before.
