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Find These 5 People If You Want to Win

2026-07-23 · 11:21 UTC ·Bill Gurley ·1 min read

Brief

Bill Gurley and Codie Sanchez deliver a conversational presentation (video/podcast) emphasizing mindset and network over shortcuts: prioritize continuous learning, curiosity, preparation, and assembling quality people around you to win in business and life. Gurley also promotes his book Runnin' Down a Dream and a foundation that will award $5,000 grants (applications soon) via rdad.org.

Why it matters

Bill Gurley and Codie Sanchez (video published 2026-07-23) argue that continuous learning, relentless curiosity, and deliberately surrounding yourself with the right people—rather than chasing quick wins—are the primary drivers of long-term business and life success.

Key details

  • Gurley announced his book Runnin' Down a Dream and the associated foundation offering $5,000 grants to help people pursue their passions; applications open in a few weeks at rdad.org (promotion also linked on his YouTube video).
Source evidence

In this episode, Bill Gurley and Codie Sanchez discuss what it really takes to succeed in business and life. They talk about the importance of continuous learning, surrounding yourself with the right people, staying curious, and why passion and preparation matter more than chasing quick wins.

I WROTE A BOOK!
Runnin' Down a Dream
Order now: https://a.co/d/0c8GdH8O

Runnin' Down a Dream started as a talk, became a book, & is now a foundation.
We want to help people that need a boost to chase their dreams.
$5K grants for people that yearn to follow their fascination.
Applications open in a few weeks.

New website: http://rdad.org

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Channel: Bill Gurley
Published: 2026-07-23
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKpsYQ128BE