Hard Stop: Live with Intention and without Regret

Drawing on personal experiences, author Gina Boedeker offers readers practical strategies for clarifying priorities, establishing boundaries, and implementing decisive actions to counterbalance the all-too-common work-life imbalance.

A "hard stop" is a deliberate pause to prioritize what truly matters, one that earns respect and can be enacted without guilt. Such moments can be transformative and potentially life-altering; such moments could save your life.

Boedeker illuminates the underlying cause of neglecting priorities: complacency. Many of us become trapped in a relentless cycle of daily survival, rarely questioning our life's trajectory. A pivotal moment, often caused by a personal crisis or simply a profound weariness with the mundane, can serve as a catalyst for change. Boedeker's book empowers readers to identify their core values and intentionally create the time and space necessary to live in alignment with them.

Hard Stop: Live with Intention and without Regret reveals a profound truth: we all possess the agency to reshape our lives. By eliminating what no longer serves us and cultivating a future filled with purpose and fulfillment, we can transcend burnout and create a life that is authentically our own.

Offering a candid and introspective exploration of life, Boedeker bravely shares personal experiences to illuminate her key points. Unlike many works that focus solely on either personal narrative or professional development, this book provides a holistic approach, integrating practical lessons and exercises into each chapter to engage the reader.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Boedeker established a market research firm dedicated to aiding businesses in expanding their target market share. This venture was inspired by the practical application of the methodologies outlined in her book. Recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective, Boedeker offers a versatile toolkit of strategies and insights. Readers are encouraged to selectively apply these concepts, tailoring them to their unique circumstances.

A print format is ideal for this book, as its workbook elements encourage note-taking, highlighting, and reflection. Whether juggling career, family, fitness, or educational pursuits, readers may encounter multiple challenges before the ability to take decisive, definitive action.

Hard Stop: Live with Intention and without Regret addresses readers at various stages of life, including those experiencing burnout or requiring a significant life change. For those seeking to proactively shape their future, this book can alleviate challenges and foster intentional decision-making in both personal and professional endeavors.

About the author

Gina Boedeker is an author, speaker, and founder and CEO of The Boedeker Group (TBG), a market insights company built on the premise that it’s possible to deliver exceptional results professionally while also finding balance outside of work. She lives with her family in Boulder, Colorado, writing and speaking regularly about how intentional living leads to a richer life.