Hard Pivot: Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 142 ratings

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Last update: 07-30-2024


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Brian Hammer
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for anyone transitioning in life
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
I have read this book twice (and a third time is in the future) and it has been valuable in my transition from career to retirement. As some exercises that really make you look at yourself. Apolo has lived this transition and gives great insight and hope.
John Tipton
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Hardback book, can't wait to read it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
It is a nice hardback book with cover.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great message
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022
Excellent message for all.
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars It’s a specific type of read. For people who are in the process of change
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
I am retired and it doesn’t really apply to me
S C
4.0 out of 5 stars The push I needed
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022
This could not have come at a better point in my life. The practices are what makes the difference. It guides you to think and gives you no excuses. I love it
C
5.0 out of 5 stars Some great tips about how to decide what to do next in life
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
This book has nine main chapters, and a total of about 132 pages, not including Acknowledgments/Notes.

In the Introduction, Ohno describes some of the challenges facing elite athletes as they reach the end of their careers and have to decide how to approach the rest of their lives. He points out that so many athletes have to devote all of their focus, time, and energy toward their sport; which means that when their athletic career is over, they may not know how to NOT be an elite athlete. He also introduces what he calls “The Five Golden Principles”: Gratitude, Giving, Grit, Gearing Up, and Go (which he explains in more detail in Chapter Eight).

In the first few chapters, Ohno describes the initial difficulties he faced after retiring from speed skating at age 27. He recalls his feeling lost as he was unsure of what he wanted to do, and concerned that perhaps his previous experience wouldn't exactly translate well to other fields. As he plunged into new business ventures, he began to better identify what skills and attributes could actually be advantageous in the business world. Ohno covers team building, establishing new habits, handling negative thoughts, and believing in yourself.

In the last few chapters Ohno discusses several different topics. He explains the importance of staying curious, and the power of choosing love and compassion. He gives some advice on how to find your purpose, and goes into more depth about the “Five Golden Principles.” He wraps up the book with some inspirational messages, and tips on how to stay focused on making the next chapter of your life as fulfilling as possible.

Throughout the book there are practice exercises that can help you hone in on what is important to you, and how you see yourself. There are also “Pivot Points” listed at the end of most of the chapters, that help to summarize the main ideas of the chapter.

Overall I enjoyed reading this book. There are many helpful activities/exercises in the book that can give you some clarity about what you should do next; as well as several interesting stories from Ohno's personal journey. I could see this book being especially helpful for people that are transitioning from one phase of life to another, not just athletes, but anyone facing a major change in their career or lifestyle.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
Gave this book to my grandaughter who is in the military and has trouble with confidence and self esteem. She enjoyed the books and said they really helped her with her outlook on life and confidence to handle problems out of her confort zone. Would buy again as a gift.
Gene St. Pierre, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
Almost finished reading this book and have enjoyed every page of it so far. Great job, Apolo!!

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