Dan Millman

Dan Millman is a peaceful warrior; he is a patient, self-disciplined man that does not get trapped in his mind. He does not live in the future or dwell in the past; he lives here in the present, the now. When Dan is faced with a negative event in his life he creates a positive learning experience out of it.

Dan was born in Feb 22, 1946 Los Angeles, California. Dan is a former world champion gymnast and a best-selling author. Dan’s books have been printed in 29 different languages influencing different cultures around the world. Eleven of his thirteen books are best sellers. Before Dan became an author, he went on a twenty year long journey to find truth and meaning in life. Dan has truly lived. He won the First World Trampoline Championship (London, 1964), went on to national and international gold medals in gymnastics, served as co-captain of Cal-Berkeley's 1968 NCAA Championship Team, served as Director of Gymnastics at Stanford University (1968-1972), and Professor of Physical Education at Oberlin College (1972-1975).

While Dan was on his 20 year long journey he traveled all over the world from Hawaii to Asia and Europe studying different forms of martial arts, yoga, and different cultures. When he returned to the United States and found internal peace in the mountains of California, Dan took part in teaching and helping others, using lessons he learned from his mentor Socrates and lessons he learned in life. Dan has been a university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. Dan settled down with his wife Joy in Northern California and had two daughters. He also travels around the world giving self-help seminars.

One of his most influential books that Dan has written is Way of the Peaceful Warrior. In this book Dan tells his personal experience of life. While awakening from a recurring dream of a gray haired man. Dan decided to go on a midnight walk. Dan came across an all-night service station. Something inside of Dan made him walk into the gas station. Inside Dan found the old man that has been in his dreams. Socrates is the name Dan gave to the wise old man that set Dan on his life journey to find the way of the peaceful warrior. Dan’s books have given me a whole new outlook on life I am more happy, healthy and a much more positive person. I respect the earth more and I am thankful for being alive. I no longer take lightly the home I am given, the music I hear, the food and water that gives me life, and now I no longer take for granted the ability to learn through living.

Dan Millman is a true gift to all that have read any of his books. He gives hope and excitement to life, a whole new meaning to living. He has also given me a feeling of peace that I have never felt before. The Way of a Peaceful Warrior is truly a book that changes lives. Now when a negative situation presents itself in my life I stop, take a deep breath and discover what I can learn from this situation and I create a positive reaction. Thank you Dan and Joy Millman and thank you Socrates wherever your soul has rested. “Every man dies but only few truly live.” Dan Millman has truly lived.