"This program includes a bonus conversation between the author and editor.
Volodymyr Zelensky captivated the world when his country was invaded by Russia in February 2022. His appearances were accompanied by countless inspiring statements. But there's a single one that informs Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky: 'We are all simple people.'
Jessie Kanzer sees Zelensky as a Spiritual Leader for Our Times. As a native Russian speaker (like Zelensky himself), she picks up on the deep philosophical ramifications behind his words. Rich and yet easily understood, the life lessons in Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky are accessible and wise, and are more about starting where you are than about war.
Kanzer herself has a bit part in Zelensky's life story, acting in one of his movies filmed in the States. She's a self-described 'spiritual nerd' who followed Zelensky long before he stood before a blue and yellow backdrop on the national stage. She writes, 'What is so incredible about our man Volodymyr is that his belief in himself stems not from seeing himself as special, but from seeing himself as ordinary and from knowing there is great power in this ordinariness.'
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press Essentials."
"Here are forty-seven inspirational pieces that are smart, hip, accessible, and rich with insight; Jessie Asya Kanzer's bite-sized stories of struggle, triumph, and contemplation provide a quick burst of mindfulness. Each chapter begins with a verse from the Tao, followed by sharp observations and anecdotes from her own life that give the teachings of Lao Tzu applicability to contemporary life. And each chapter concludes with a 'Do Your Tao' section that offers an actionable step, leaving the listener with a sense of grounding and fluidity.
Chapters include: 'Success Sucks (Sometimes),' 'F*ck This, I'm Water,' 'I Love You, I Not Love You,' 'The Tao of Babushka,' and 'Mystics Wear Leggings.'"
