CNLP 797 | Why You Shouldn't Chase Your Passion: Bill Gurley on the Delusional Factor Every Outlier Needs and How to Find a Mentor

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Bill Gurley, legendary investor behind Uber, Snapchat, and Twitter, shares why "follow your passion" is dangerously misleading, what to chase instead, what the best startup founders do, and the delusional factor that separates outliers from everyone else. 

Plus, his best advice on finding a mentor, landing your dream job, his biggest mistake (passing on Google), and what he'd tell young leaders just starting out.

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Bill Gurley, legendary investor behind Uber, Snapchat, and Twitter, shares why "follow your passion" is dangerously misleading, what to chase instead, what the best startup founders do, and the delusional factor that separates outliers from everyone else. 

Plus, his best advice on finding a mentor, landing your dream job, his biggest mistake (passing on Google), and what he'd tell young leaders just starting out.

🔗   Show Notes

📩 On The Rise Newsletter

🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet

🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy

🎥 Watch on YouTube

Follow @careynieuwhof

Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork

❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. 

Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes

CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE

Every Tuesday, get research-backed insights on what's working right now in churches your size. Recent Church Growth Engine issues explored how 30 million Americans embraced Jesus outside church walls, why autism-friendly services open new ministry opportunities, and how churches are using AI without losing their pastoral heart.

Subscribe for free and start building a church that grows in every way that matters. Visit churchgrowthengine.com.

ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

The Art of Leadership Live ISN’T a conference where you’ll sit down and listen to keynote speakers for 8+ hours a day. Each day is carefully designed with a perfect balance of teaching, connection, and free time so you can find the right insight and act on it. Learn more.

 

 

 

 

Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

 

2026-04-09 85 min
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