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The Book of Kaizen
- Based on a Transformational True Story
- Narrated by: Solomon Griffin
- Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins
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Publisher's summary
Interested in what Coach Mike D.A. has overcome to become an expert on transformation? This book spills the tea.
Kaizen (Kai•zen/ky,zen) - noun: An approach to one's personal or social life that focuses on continuous improvement. From Japanese: literally, "continuous improvement".
The Book of Kaizen takes you on a journey into the life of renowned transformation expert Coach Mike D.A. as he shares his story of overcoming trials and tribulations to become a wellness specialist and published author while awakening his joy of life. This story is presented in a blend of fictional names and interviews with real-life events.
Learn how Coach Mike D.A. dealt with:
- The psychological effects of his father dying when he was 10 years old
- Surviving the drug-infested, gang-controlled streets of Cleveland, Ohio during the height of the U.S. Crack Epidemic
- Using more than a decade in prison to reshape his life like the man he looked up to as a youth - Malik El-Hajj Shabazz a.k.a. Malcolm X.
This book was written as a testimony to the resilience of spirit in the face of adversity. Coach Mike D.A. opens up about his life and memories with great transparency so others will know that they are not alone in the experiences they have faced and/or are facing.
Join us on this trip down memory lane with Coach Mike D.A. for a better understanding of him, yourself, and us as a society, then share the story with family and friends to inspire someone else.
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