Jason R. Price

Growing as a Servant Leader & Faithful Steward | 1 Peter 4:10 | Business-Athlete | Lifelong Learner

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5 Personal Finance Books That Changed My Perspective

I love to read, learn and grow. It’s been said that knowledge is power, but it’s actually the application of knowledge that’s power. You can read all you want, but nothing changes until you choose to apply it. Here are a few personal finance books that have changed my perspective:

1. The Total Money Makeover

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey – Dave Ramsey created the Baby Steps, a proven path to financial freedom. I think what Dave has done is amazing given all the people he has helped to get out of debt. The Total Money Makeover provided a lot of inspiration to me to manage our finances wisely and follow the practical guide Dave teaches.

2. Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki – Robert Kiyosaki and Dave Ramsey don’t agree on everything but I like the principles Kiyosaki teaches about investing in assets that create an ongoing income. I also liked his follow book, Cash Flow Quadrant, where he discusses the different ways of making money and the mindset in each of the 4 quadrants.

3. Your Money Counts

Your Money Counts by Howard Dayton – Howard Dayton presents both practical tips and biblical principles for managing money. Overall, my approach is to follow God’s plan for managing money, God as the owner and we are His faithful stewards.

4. Debt Free Living

Debt Free Living by Larry Burkett – Another good book I would recommend is Debt Free Living. It’s been a long time since I read this book but I think it’s more important than ever with so many people finding themselves in debt these days and not sure how they got there. Larry Burkett addresses debt from a practical and biblical perspective.

5. Your Need a Budget

You Need a Budget by Jesse Mecham – I use YNAB software to manage our family budget and Jesse Mecham wrote about on the approach that underpins the software. It might differ somewhat from the Baby Steps, but still a good read nonetheless and YNAB is solid budgeting software.

Hope you find these books as a good starting point for your personal finance library. Have you read any of them? If so, let me know your thoughts!

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3 Benefits of Adding a Morning Stretch to Your Routine

I’m the last person who should be writing about this because I don’t do it. However, if I were to stretch every morning, here are some of the benefits I can imagine I would receive!

1. Get my body going

There are a few things to get your body going in the morning and ready for your day that I think can make a big difference – 1. Drinking a glass of water, 2. Getting in the sun and going for a walk and 3. Stretching. I think doing so gets the blood flowing and your body ready for the day.

2. Improved flexibility over time

Flexibility is important as we get older. While you won’t have good flexibility initially, overtime it compounds. Imagine stretching every day for 6 months. After a year, you could join the circus!

3. Reduce potential for injury

I enjoy lifting weights, and do I stretch beforehand? Nope and that’s probably why every once in a while, I experience some pain in my shoulder. If you are going to exercise, lift weights, jog, walk, etc. It’s smart to stretch your muscles each day. It can be a form of preparation and recovery. I know this from being a former athlete but I’m certainly not as intentional as I need to be.

I think I’ve talked (or written) myself into developing this daily habit and tracking it. I’m excited about what stretching can do for me and how it could help me improve physical health and fitness.

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5 Things I Recommend When Starting a Career

I have been working in the tech for 26 years now in various roles and across different industries. I’ve learned a lot in my career but there are several things I have learned along the way that have become important to my career growth and that I would recommend to anyone getting started:

1. Build and grow your network

This is the most important. It’s not what you know but who. Be intentional about building a network and cultivating it. Connect with your network to add value and not just when you need something. Track who you are connected with and the last time you were in touch with them. LinkedIn is a great platform for building a network within your industry or outside of it.

2. Think about the outcome / how you want to live

Most people take a career out of interest or salary. I recommend thinking about what life looks like at the top of the ladder in your field. Is that the life you want to live? If not, what is the right level for you to climb, or is there another ladder more suited for your outcome?

3. Find a mentor

Mentors provide perspective. I think it’s helpful to have a mentor within your organization, but I think it’s better to have one outside that could provide broader perspective across all areas of life.

4. Mentor others

Be a river and not reservoir. In other words, once you have received value, make sure you are paying it forward to help other people grow.

5. Go ‘All In’

Whatever path you choose (and there will likely be several), know what it looks like to go ‘All In’ and creating as much value as possible. Be your best self and find ways to continue to grow so you can be of more value to the people you work with and your organization. An ‘All In’ mindset changes the game and can expand beyond your career.

These are all things I’m still working on 26 years into my career. They continue to be helpful and shape the next steps on my journey.

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