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    Put Your Pants On and Get to Work - Ten Principles for Zestful Living
    Put Your Pants On and Get to Work - Ten Principles for Zestful Living
    Put Your Pants On and Get to Work - Ten Principles for Zestful Living
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    Put Your Pants On and Get to Work - Ten Principles for Zestful Living

    By Kalman Magyar

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    Living every day with zest hinges on following ten principles which apply equally to everyone.  No matter how much money you have, your level of education, occupation, age, or where you live – the principles work if you stick with them.  Their roots have been established over generations and stress-tested during times of war, prosperity, triumph, and adversity.  Begin living more zestfully.  It's never too late to start.

     

    Author Kalman Magyar has a remarkably eccentric skill set and atypical background. He is an international business lawyer and professor with over two decades of wide-ranging experience in courtrooms, boardrooms and classrooms throughout the United States and Canada. He is also a renowned Hungarian folk musician who has appeared in the world's most prominent performing venues and obscurest ethnic community halls.

     

    Kalman guides you through his unusual personal history while decoding his ten principles for a zestful life. The adventure begins with his family's ordeals in war-ravaged Hungary. It continues as a first-generation immigrant in New Jersey. Valuable lessons are drawn from Kalman's unconventional development in the legal and musical fields. The odyssey is far from smooth, with failures, challenges and missteps along the way.  These experiences form the genesis of the principles that collectively provide a blueprint for living zestfully. All day, every day.

     

    Married with three children, Kalman splits his time between Toronto, Ontario and Naples, Florida. Kalman also takes frequent trips to Budapest, Hungary, the land of his ancestors where his journey begins.  

     

    Features a foreword by Jeremiah Brown, winner of a silver medal in rowing for Canada at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London and author of bestselling sports memoir, The 4 Year Olympian: From First Stroke to Olympic Medallist.

     

    Marissa Stapley, Internationally Bestselling Author of Lucky and The Last Resort, says:  "A clear, concise and informative instruction manual for life delivered with humour, wisdom and heart. It's a book I immediately wanted to share and discuss with the people I care about. The format is easy to follow, the writing assured and clear — and you'll come away feeling as if you just had a discussion with a trusted, knowledgeable friend who has set you on a new path!'"

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKalman Magyar
    Release dateOct 27, 2021
    ISBN9798201415433
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      Put Your Pants On and Get to Work - Ten Principles for Zestful Living - Kalman Magyar

      ABOUT THE BOOK

      Living every day with zest hinges on following ten principles which apply equally to everyone. No matter how much money you have, your level of education, occupation, age, or where you live – the principles work if you stick with them. Their roots have been established over generations and stress-tested during times of war, prosperity, triumph, and adversity. Begin living more zestfully. It’s never too late to start.

      A clear, concise and informative instruction manual for life delivered with humour, wisdom and heart. It’s a book I immediately wanted to share and discuss with the people I care about. The format is easy to follow, the writing assured and clear — and you’ll come away feeling as if you just had a discussion with a trusted, knowledgeable friend who has set you on a new path!

      Marissa Stapley, Internationally Bestselling Author of Lucky and The Last Resort

      Features a foreword by Jeremiah Brown, winner of a silver medal in rowing for Canada at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London and author of bestselling sports memoir, The 4 Year Olympian: From First Stroke to Olympic Medallist.

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Kalman Magyar has a remarkably eccentric skill set and atypical background. He is an international business lawyer and professor with over two decades of wide-ranging experience in courtrooms, boardrooms and classrooms throughout the United States and Canada. He is also a renowned Hungarian folk musician who has appeared in the world’s most prominent performing venues and obscurest ethnic community halls.

      Kalman guides you through his unusual personal history while decoding his ten principles for a zestful life. The adventure begins with his family’s ordeals in war-ravaged Hungary. It continues as a first-generation immigrant in New Jersey. Valuable lessons are drawn from Kalman’s unconventional development in the legal and musical fields. The odyssey is far from smooth, with failures, challenges and missteps along the way.

      These experiences form the genesis of the principles that collectively provide a blueprint for living zestfully. All day, every day.

      Married with three children, Kalman splits his time between Toronto, Ontario and Naples, Florida. Kalman also takes frequent trips to Budapest, Hungary, the land of his ancestors where his journey begins.

      Read more at kalmanmagyar.com and mbollp.com.

      FOREWORD

      This book presents a collection of principles that know where they came from. Kalman’s reverence for family history, Hungarian music and culture, and pragmatic principles for life and work combine into a zestful blend indeed!

      When I first met Kalman and his wife, it was amidst hobnobbing with corporate supporters at an Olympic sport fundraiser in Toronto. They seemed a bit out of place – too down to earth in relation to the vibe of the room, I thought.

      Their wide smiles broadcast a genuine warmth and created an air of welcomeness and space amidst the crowd (and as you’ll read, Kalman works at this). That warmth is found throughout these pages, allowing for easy connection between his stories and your own life’s journey.

      Kalman has given us what he has to offer. He is not arrogant, he is not apologetic, he is true to his experience. He’s a mentor at your side, gently encouraging you to keep promises to yourself and to see your own uniqueness for the niche opportunities it can present you in life.

      He’s the kindest kick in the butt you’ll ever get – an incredible feat! And Kalman’s humor grabs you in spots. His keen forward-moving energy leaves you with the sense that he’s not always aware of how funny he is (the most satisfying kind of humor).

      Some of us have to work harder than others to keep our lives zestful. It’s easy to be dragged down by life’s disappointments, but this book is a reminder to take heart and have courage. Kalman lets us in behind the successful lawyer stereotype to show us how to live our principles in all areas of our lives.

      Kalman’s ten principles are far ranging. From love to time-management, there’s something in these pages that will resonate with where you’ve been, where you are, or where you’re headed.

      Jeremiah Brown

      Silver Medallist in Rowing, Men’s Eight - 2012 Summer Olympics (London)

      Public Speaker & Author of The 4 Year Olympian - From First Stroke to Olympic Medallist

      www.the4yearolympian.com

      INTRODUCTION

      I’m honored to have built a respectable international law practice. I’m privileged to have contributed in my own small way to the continued revival and reach of Hungarian folk music. Yet my greatest source of pride is that people I encounter, Jeremiah Brown included, can see that I’m authentically zestful – that is, happy, enthusiastic and energetic.

      Knowing that I’m living zestfully in a way that’s projected to others is more important than any accomplishment I’ll ever achieve in law or music.

      A zestful life is the great equalizer. It requires no special effort, skill, education, or money. All it takes is following these ten principles which universally apply to people of any age, background, location, political affiliation, religious belief, or social standing:

      • Put Your Pants On and Get To Work

      • Accept That Life Isn’t Up and To the Right

      • Find Your Calling

      • Be Polite, Pleasant and Kind

      • Honor Your Word

      • Embrace Rejection

      • Shoot Straight

      • Keep Scanning

      • Maintain Ready Position

      • Craft Your Own Future

      The principles did not appear out of thin air. As simple as they sound, they’ve been painstakingly established and honed over generations, resiliently surviving turbulent and jubilant times alike. In this book, I’ll share with you their sources, how they guide me every day, and how they might be incorporated into your own life.

      Understanding these principles and putting them into action will result in all the happiness, enthusiasm and energy you desire. No matter where you’ve been or where you’re heading, that’s a life worth living.

      PRINCIPLE #1:  PUT YOUR PANTS ON AND GET TO WORK

      Action is the foundational key to all success. - Pablo Picasso

      Conor McCourt and Marguerite Ethier form one of the greatest power couples the legal profession has ever known. Both were partners at two preeminent Toronto law firms before retiring to Vancouver. When I worked as an in-house counsel, Conor was one of my company’s outside lawyers and a world-class client relationship manager.

      They have had a wonderfully active retirement traveling the world together. Marguerite, a masterful litigator, still does pro bono legal work for her favorite causes. Conor decided to pursue his long-time passion of cooking. He went to chef school in Vancouver and now volunteers his time cooking at community soup kitchens.

      These are outstanding people. Super lawyers and super humans. Role models.

      During his training, Conor was the oldest student. One of his 20-some-thing-year-old classmates asked him one day, What was your greatest secret to success as a lawyer? That’s a great question. How did he rise to the top of the legal food chain?

      Conor’s unflinching answer to the inquiring culinary mind: Every morning, I just got up and went to work.

      The singular ingredient to success for one of Canada’s most accomplished big-firm partners? Just get up and get to work. And keep getting to work daily.

      Notice what Conor does not refer to. No discussion of specialized expert knowledge, even though Conor has gobs of it. No reference to pulling all-nighters, being lucky, navigating complex partner dynamics, or getting invoices out on time. All of these are important for success in the legal profession, but Conor’s key advice is to just get out of bed, show up and get to work.

      Success will follow.

      I prefer to re-state Conor’s advice a little differently – put your pants on and get to work. These are the two simple physical acts that will put you on the path to a zestful life:

      • putting pants on, or whatever you might wear to start your day

      • getting to work, no matter what or where your work may be

      Work is a general term that could refer to your day-job or educational studies. But it can also mean exercising, reading, writing, responding to the day’s first email, or even just making your bed. Only you know what work means in your own individual context each day. Some retiree friends in Florida understand this concept completely, treating their tennis, golf, card playing, and social gatherings as their work.

      This principle is not about waking up early. And it’s not about wearing fancy pants or being involved in world-changing work. It’s about taking action by simply showing up. Every day.

      Are you surprised at how simple Conor’s advice sounds? Don’t be. Never underestimate other people’s capability to be lazy and irresponsible. For those of you who put your pants on and get to work daily, it might very well be the only competitive edge or survival skill you’ll ever need. Expect most people not to bother to do even that much.

      This is such a basic and crucial daily practice that it’s the title of this book. Each principle that follows flows from this first step.

      LOOK TO YOUR FAMILY HISTORY FOR INSPIRATION

      Most family histories are likely full of examples of people who consistently got dressed and went to work. Digging into your ancestors’ experiences might serve as inspiration as you look to apply the principles in this book.

      My family’s history is rooted in Hungary. The country’s foundation goes back to the year 896. After a series of foreign occupations and shifting borders, today it is roughly equivalent to Portugal’s size and population, with about 10 million inhabitants, but in the center of Europe, five countries to the east of Portugal. Hungary has punched above its weight on the global stage, offering an unusually large number of inventors, scientists, artists, and athletes. Famous Hungarians you might have heard of are Ernő Rubik (inventor of the Rubik’s Cube), Ferenc Puskás (at one time the world’s greatest soccer player), Andy Grove (Silicon Valley pioneer), Albert Szent-Györgyi (discoverer of vitamin C), and composers Franz Liszt and Béla Bartók.

      My great-grandfather, Zygmund Piatek, was from the city of Rzeszów, Poland. While Zygmund wasn’t Hungarian, Rzeszów was once part of the Galicia province in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Empire was formed in 1867, the same year as Canada, as a dual monarchy between Austria and the Kingdom of Hungary which stretched from Galicia to the north all the way down to the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. The Empire was dismantled after losing in World War I, reducing the area of Hungary to its current size.

      Zygmund was an officer in the Austro-Hungarian Army

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