About the Author

Bob Pritchett started a business at age 19 and leads it today. In 24 years Faithlife Corporation (formerly Logos Bible Software) has grown to more than 440 employees serving more than 3 million users around the world. Over years of mentoring interns, promoting employees, and raising two kids, Bob has learned exactly what life and career advice young people need most, and how rare it is for any of them to take it. But what amazing stuff happens when they do!

Bob is a 2005 winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, one of Glassdoor's Highest Rated CEOs 2015, and was included in the Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40. (Several years ago.) He blogs at BobPritchett.com.

Bob's first book, Fire Someone Today, And Other Surprising Tactics for Making Your Business a Success, was published in 2006 and has been translated into Russian and Korean.

Reviews

Stop WHATEVER you're doing right now, and read this book--all of it! It's a quick read that will make ALL the difference in your career.
--Johnnie Moore, president, The KAIROS Company

"In Start Next Now, Bob Pritchett provides an incredibly efficient way to discover specific, practical steps to advance yourself professionally, personally, and spiritually. He also explains one of my passions, which is the relationship between compensation, happiness, and meaningful work, and how to find the right balance."
--Dan Price, founder and CEO, Gravity Payments

"Knowing who you are, and where you are headed is an essential requirement for anyone, regardless if you hold a regular or leadership role. When you align your goals, live purposefully and work with focus on all areas of your life, you will end up in the right spot. Bob has many years of leadership experience, and though it takes an entire team to build a successful company, it cannot happen without the purpose driven vision of a successful leader. From his years of experience, Bob offers great practical advice, and though at first it may seem familiar, I can assure you that those familiar truths are the ones that hold most value."
--Hein van Wyk, CEO/President, Sharefaith

"In working with dozens of young leaders in my church and through my blog readership, the one thing they seem to want most is assurance from those of us who have gone before them. They want someone who believes in them and will give them permission to try. And, if they fail, to try again. This is a needed book for our culture and our times."
--Ron Edmondson, pastor, coach, and organizational leadership consultant, RonEdmondson.com

"It took me years to wrap my mind around how to reach my goals. The advice in Start Next Now has been immensely helpful and helps me not only pursue more purposefully my own goals, but also help others achieve theirs! A light read with heavy truth that will stand."
--James Nwobu, chief operating officer, Collision Records

"Bob is a true entrepreneur who has been there and done that. Start Next Now is an honest look at what it takes to be successful in business and life with practical advice that you can implement today."
--Anne-Marie Faiola, founder, Brambleberry.com and SoapQueen.com

"Bob wants to help you be successful at work, but more importantly, he wants to help you uncover your passion in life. Do you long to live a life of purpose? Do you want to be effective and make a difference with your life? This book is teeming with practical advice you can implement into your life instantly. A quick, enjoyable, and very important read for young people, or people of any age for that matter."
--Matt Brown, evangelist, author of Awakening, and founder of Think Eternity

"Start Next Now is a concise plan for those who find they have more to achieve and aren't sure how to do so. I would recommend this quick read to any person starting in a career or simply stuck at a level of employment below their true potential."
--Jane Carten, CEO, Saturna Capital

"In a time when everyone desires authenticity but few display it, Bob Pritchett stands out. Bob is self-taught and self-made, and he accomplished both by practicing the principles he shares in this book. Start Next Now is Bob's generous (and blunt) offer to help you accomplish your goals. It may not contain everything you need to know in order to succeed, but you need to know everything in it to have a fighting chance."
--James J. Kragenbring, president and chief investment officer, Aquifer Capital, LLC

"Start Next Now is full of sage advice from someone who practices what he preaches. Every HR department should have this resource available for their employees."
--Matt Lucas, provost and executive vice president, Corban University

"Just entering your career and need guidance? Stuck in your job and need direction? Doing ok but not moving forward? Start Next Now is for you! Biblical, balanced, witty, clear, honest, practical advice for getting the life you've always wanted."
--Dr. Mark Futato, professor and author

"It is truly a thrill to read Start Next Now, get in the head of Bob Pritchett, and learn that the joy in Bob's heart is not because of his success, it is the choice of doing it now--the act of being in action. As humans, we find many reasons and excuses to not get started or follow through on our dreams, but Bob points out many steps and pitfalls. He shows us his thoughts to help us gain courage, to give us the freedom to set aside our reasons that otherwise would have stopped us from moving forward with passion and filling our box of knowledge and courage as we grow. Never stop learning. Realize now that it is the 'courage' that you earn in the journey that is the success. The book is really an easy read and a pocket pal worthy of sharing."
--Becky Raney, chief operating officer, Print & Copy Factory

"I plan to have each of my six children read this book--but there is no one who cannot learn something from Start Next Now. This book gives each person an opportunity to fail at something and learn from it, so they can be ready for the next venture. When done with the attributes of
Christ, we can certainly use our vocation to further the cause of Christ, not only in others' lives, but in our own."
--Dr. Mark Chavalas, professor and author

"Start Next Now gives you the courage to pursue goals--along with massively practical tips to help you get started today."
--Gabe Cooper, founder and CEO, Brushfire Interactive and Virtuous Software

"Bob Pritchett offers a lot of insightful, timeless advice that you'll find valuable for you, your kids, employees, managers, or anyone wanting to get ahead. I'd strongly urge you to read and share Start Next Now."
--Tony Larson, president, Whatcom Business Alliance

"Start Next Now will breathe new life into your career and set new purpose to your personal and business goals. Start Next Now will help you consider the 'why' in your life and challenge you to succeed."
--Troy Muljat, commercial real estate developer

"I love this book, the perfect gift for friends and employees looking to get unstuck. I encounter so many friends who talk about making a change in their life but don't know how to start or where to go to get there. This quick and easy read is a practical resource to jump-start their journey and shift their thinking. Understanding and embracing Imposter Syndrome definitely shifts your mindset to take on huge challenges that can make a massive impact on your life. I will definitely be getting every one of my employees a copy of this book to encourage them on their path."
--Todd Watson, CEO, Showit, Inc.

"Start Next Now includes good straight advice that anyone can pursue to achieve more of what they want."
--Jeff Kochman, president and CEO, Barkley Company/Talbot Real Estate/TIC Holdings

"Whether you have a giant goal or a modest one, Start Next Now will get you moving in the right direction and guide you along the path of success. Bob Pritchett has been there and done that in dramatic but humble fashion, and he can help you achieve your goals as well."
--Mark Donnelly,

1 New York Times bestselling author of multiple Chicken Soup for the Soul books

"Bob Pritchett has a knack for taking complicated concepts and presenting them in simple, memorable ways. In Start Next Now, he shares a wealth of practical wisdom on accomplishing life goals. This is a book I'm going to give to my children and to young entrepreneurs, to help them chart a meaningful course for their lives."
--Brian Mackay, principal, Marketplace One

"Bob Pritchett has outlined simple and highly effective strategies for taking your reality to the next level. Through compelling stories and practical advice, Start Next Now will help change your paradigm. It is blunt, real, and highly engaging--a must-read, chock-full of motivation to challenge your status quo and get you focused on reaching your goals. Bob's inspiring and in-your-face perspectives will become bullet points for leadership training experts for years to come. So, there is no time to lose. Stop reading this endorsement and start reading Start Next Now. You will be glad you did!"
--John Bornschein, vice chairman, National Day of Prayer Task Force

"Anyone looking for the final (or first) push toward realizing the life they have always wanted should stop what they are doing and read Bob Pritchett's book. We all strive for our 'Next Now,' but oftentimes fail to break it down into the pragmatic steps required for forward progress. As he says in the book, 'Ambition is a treadmill,' and Bob will help change the way you think about things just enough so that you can get on the treadmill tomorrow."
--Todd Garland, founder and CEO, BuySellAds

"Bob has written an inspirational book every leader should read on how to start the next thing now. The book is full of down-to-earth, practical, and timeless advice. I wished I had read this book years ago when I started out my career."
--Paul Sohn, Leadership Coach, Author, Blogger

"Start Now Next is an insightful book full of thought provoking and extremely practical ideas. I enjoyed Bob Pritchett's ability to make the content both funny and easy to understand."
--Charlene Witt, PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc.

"As someone who has worked in ministry, corporate, and as an entrepreneur, this book really rang true with me. It is not only inspirational and practical, but very actionable. If you want to grow in your calling and passion, I highly recommend you read this and put it into action."
--Wisdom Moon, Song Resources & Church Engagement Manager, Integrity Music

"Knowing who you are, and where you are headed is an essential requirement for anyone, regardless if you hold a regular or leadership roll. When you align your goals, live purposefully and work with focus on all areas of your life, you will end up in the right spot. Bob has many years of leadership experience, and though it takes an entire team to build a successful company, it cannot happen without the purpose driven vision of a successful leader. From his years of experience, Bob offers great practical advice, and though at first it may seem familiar, I can assure you that those familiar truths are the ones that hold most value."
--Hein van Wyk, CEO/President, Sharefaith

"After "Fire Someone Today!", Bob Pritchett delivers more common sense advice in "Start Next Now" for business managers and owners about having those difficult conversations about pay, promotions and financial opportunity with employees and making sure they are on the right "bus" with you!"
--Jim Sharpe, Entrepreneur in Residence, Harvard Business School