Gurley's test for true passion is whether you would study the topic in free time instead of consuming entertainment.
“I have a test that I think is the right test for whether something is the type of passion where the tools in this book could help you be successful.”
Gurley argues society pushes people toward safe jobs out of worry about economic well-being, not to stifle creativity.
“I always wanna say that because I don't think I don't think anyone's out to stifle creativity per se, but they worry. They worry about the kids' economic well-being.”
Gurley argues society pushes people toward safer jobs out of well-intentioned worry about economic well-being rather than malice.
“They worry about the kids' economic well-being. They worry about, you know, their ability to have a family and put food on the table, and and they push people towards safer jobs.”
Gurley excluded venture capitalists, bankers, consultants, lawyers, and doctors because people get pushed into those careers.
“I left out venture capitalists, investment bankers, consultants, lawyers, doctors. I have zero of those in the book. Yeah. Because those are the careers people get pushed into.”