Motivation

‘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

‘Schools never teach a how to find work you love class. Bill Gurley clearly maps the path with sharp insights and real tools. Strongly recommended’ Tony Fadell, iPod inventor, iPhone co-inventor, Nest founder, New York Times bestselling author of Build

‘Wicked smart and original, Bill pulls apart success stories and reverse engineers them for us. Thank you, Bill!’ Jeff Bezos, found of Amazon
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Humans spend an estimated 80,000 hours of their lives at work. Shouldn’t that time be spent doing something you love? How can you avoid the trap of career regret?

Today, Bill Gurley is known for his successful investments in companies like Uber. But before he found his dream job in venture capital, Gurley came close to falling into a trap that affects millions: “career regret.” Family pressure and a broken education system push too many young people onto a conveyer belt where the destination is a small subset of idealized “safe” jobs. But, as new research by Gurley and the Wharton School of Business shows, 6 in 10 people are likely to regret their career choice years down the road.

For the past two decades, Gurley has observed people who have climbed to the top in fields ranging from technology to hospitality to entertainment―and who radiate joy in their chosen field. Why did they thrive while others floundered? Is there a formula to finding your dream job?

In Runnin’ Down a Dream, Gurley breaks down the components of success, identifying six key tenets that will set young people up for flourishing, purpose-filled careers. From chasing your curiosity and honing your craft to going where the action Is to always giving back, Gurley brings them to life – through his own captivating, straight-talk voice and revealing stories of a handful of iconic individuals who epitomize them.

‘Life,’ as Gurley’s writes, ‘is a use-it-or-lose-it proposition.’ A much-needed corrective to talk of ‘lazy jobs’ and ‘quiet quitting,’ this book will inspire a new generation to step off the conveyer belt, find the things that make them insatiably curious, and turn those fascinations into a thriving career―where the work doesn’t feel like work at all.

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Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life.

What’s your dream? It’s a simple question, but one which very few of us ever really think about.

From early on, we are taught that there’s only one path to getting ahead: do well at school, get a certain kind of job, and avoid failure at all costs. We’re so busy trying to follow these rules that we never stop and ask ourselves: What’s my purpose? What do I really want? Do I have the power to make it happen?

Simon Squibb is on a mission to change people’s lives for the better. Here, he shares the hard-won life lessons from his years in the business world plus his own personal life, from facing homelessness as a teenager to selling a multi-million pound business, and now inspiring a new generation of budding entrepreneurs. Simon will empower readers to identify their own meaningful goals, to remove the barriers that stand in the way, and ultimately to build a richer life. Sometimes, it just takes one person to believe in you…

‘Simon loves dreams and he wants you to live yours. This book will stop you from giving up on your goals and start building the life you want’
Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and host of the On Purpose podcast

‘The book I recommend if you want to start or grow a business’ Ali Abdaal, productivity expert and bestselling author of Feel-Good Productivity

‘Inspiring stuff…Simon empowers you to follow your dreams without fear’
Jamie Oliver

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Discover the inspiring, must-read business book and #1 Sunday Times bestseller to help you achieve fulfilment and find purpose, from entrepreneur and investor Simon Squibb.

‘Simon loves dreams and he wants you to live yours. This book will stop you from giving up on your goals and start building the life you want’ Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and host of the On Purpose podcast

‘Simon is making a real impact. If you’re serious about becoming an entrepreneur, this book is a must read’ Richard Branson

‘The book I recommend if you want to start or grow a business’ Ali Abdaal, productivity expert and bestselling author of Feel-Good Productivity

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Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life.

What’s your dream? It’s a simple question, but one which very few of us ever really think about.

From early on, we are taught that there’s only one path to getting ahead: do well at school, get a certain kind of job, and avoid failure at all costs. We’re so busy trying to follow these rules that we never stop and ask ourselves: What’s my purpose? What do I really want? Do I have the power to make it happen?

Simon Squibb is on a mission to change people’s lives for the better.

In his bestselling business book, What’s Your Dream?, he shares the hard-won life lessons from his years in the business world plus his own personal life, from facing homelessness as a teenager to selling a multi-million pound business, and now inspiring a new generation of budding entrepreneurs.

What’s Your Dream? will empower readers to identify their own meaningful goals, to remove the barriers that stand in the way, and ultimately to build a richer life.

Because sometimes, it just takes one person to believe in you…

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‘If you have a dream to start a business then make this book your first step!’ Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author of The Greatness Mindset

‘One of the best business books I’ve ever read’ Mark Tilbury, entrepreneur and educator

‘A must-read for any would-be entrepreneurs keen to turn their business dreams into reality’ John Cauldwell, Phones 4U founder and author of Love, Pain & Money: The Making of a Billionaire

‘Simon Squibb is the real deal! This book is amazing…so, so good. I read over 100 books a year, and this is definitely in the top 5!’ Chris Evans

‘Inspiring stuff…Simon empowers you to follow your dreams without fear’ Jamie Oliver

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