“For too many, a legal career devolves into dissatisfaction and burnout. Judge Pfahler provides vital wisdom for avoiding these pitfalls and instead cultivating a sustainable professional life rich in meaning.” –Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work
“This beautifully written book by Judge Stephen Pfahler, who is a certified life coach, is filled with wisdom about how to live a meaningful life. The book is both practical in its guidance and inspirational. I learned a great deal from it and enormously enjoyed reading it.” –Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
“Written from the perspective of an expert legal practitioner and judge, this easy-to-read and comprehensive guide to thriving in one’s personal and professional life is a must for anyone working in a stressful profession or looking to better their lives.” –Boyd Rutherford, Attorney and Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
‘Stephen Pfahler brings us a fun and deeply inspiring work. The practical tools and insights in this book will guide anyone seeking total transformation of their careers and lives.” –Mark Divine, Retired U.S, Navy SEAL Commander, Founder & CEO of SEALFIT, Unbeatable and Courage Foundation. New York Times best-selling author of The Way of the SEAL and Unbeatable Mind.
“Stephen’s book is amazing and so inspiring. The strategies discussed in the book are applicable to anyone who wants to lead a meaningful, significant, and fulfilling life. It got me even further motivated to do and be my best every day. Thank you for sharing this wisdom.” –Sylvia Dsouza, RAND Corporation, Executive Director of Development.
“The Whole Truth for Lawyers provides a clear and comprehensive blueprint on how you can realize your full potential as a lawyer and a human being. We need more heroes in the legal profession, and this book will help you become one.” –Brian Johnson, Creator of Optimize and Founder CEO of Heroic
“Judge Stephen Pfahler has written a book drawing on his deep experience as a lawyer and judge to offer a guide for flourishing professionally and personally. Judge Pfahler weaves together legal practice tips, philosophical reflection, psychology, and personal advice in a book that should find its way into the hands of every law student and lawyer seeking the good life.” –Michael P. Moreland, University Professor of Law and Religion and Director, Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
“As a seasoned Judge, Stephen’s wise and even funny insights will spark important epiphanies for lawyers at all stages of their career. Reading his book will undoubtedly increase your capacity for greater joy, success, and significance as a lawyer.” –Michelle Hiepler, Esq. Founding Partner, Law Offices of Hiepler & Hiepler
“Stephen Pfahler has always had a gift that makes one feel seen, counted, and heard. In the thirty years I have known him, he has always been gracious to a fault, but that is not his superpower or what makes him and this book so special. It’s that he operates with a gratefulness that can be felt whether an executive or a service worker. And despite his incredible success, he continues to strive to be better, do better, and bring others with him. This student of life is in the perfect position to become a teacher of others. Read and learn.” –Sean Joell Johnson, Esq. Executive Director, Business Affairs, The Walt Disney Company’
“Super lawyer and Honorable Judge Stephen Pfahler weaves his mastery of law and life together to provide ‘an education in real life.’ His groundbreaking book is the perfect companion for every lawyer new and old to reach their full potential. Here is the ‘whole truth’ that makes for a complete happy, healthy, successful, and significant lawyer. –Kim Shapira, M.S., R.D., Author of This is What You’re Really Hungry For and Founder of Kim Shapira Method
“Judge Pfahler has written a book on thriving – not just surviving – that is essential for all law students and lawyers, and I look forward to sharing his wisdom with students for years to come.” –Chalak Richards, Associate Dean, Student Life, Diversity, and Belonging, Pepperdine University, Caruso School of Law
“Judge Pfahler lays out an extremely wise and practical approach for lawyers, law students, judges, and everyone else who wants to lead to a balanced and successful life — both personally and professionally.” –Richard Lopez, Senior Counsel, Boeing Company