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WorkLife with Adam Grant · August 25, 2026 · 35:55

How to find a peer group that lifts you up with Bill Gurley

Bill Gurley
Show Notes

Bill Gurley joins Molly to discuss why peer relationships matter more than mentorship in building a career you love. Gurley, author of Running Down a Dream, argues that reciprocal, two-way relationships built on vulnerability and shared experience are the most valuable source of professional wisdom. He and Molly reflect on the cross-disciplinary peer groups that helped each of them at difficult crossroads. They offer practical tips for building authentic relationships with people who understand, push, and support you.

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Vulnerability and shared experience as the foundation of peer groups
Gurley describes the foundation of strong peer relationships as reciprocal, two-way, and built on vulnerability and shared experience.
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Highlights

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Peer relationships matter more than mentorship
Bill Gurley argues that your most important and valuable career relationships are with your peers, not with more senior mentors.
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Cross-disciplinary peer groups help at difficult crossroads
Both Gurley and Molly found and nurtured cross-disciplinary peer groups that helped them at difficult career crossroads.
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Authentic peer relationships require understanding, pushing, and support
Gurley's advice for building peer relationships centers on finding people who understand, push, and support you.
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References

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Running Down a Dream — Bill Gurley — Gurley's book explores how people build careers they actually love.
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