Dan Millman: The Way of the Peaceful Warrior
The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Srinivas Rao
4.8 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 15 January 2018
⏱️ 57 minutes
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Summary
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dan Millman, a world-renowned author and former world-champion athlete. Known for his book 'Way of the Peaceful Warrior,' which was adapted into a film in 2006, Millman shares his journey from being a gymnast and martial artist to becoming a yoga enthusiast and prolific author. His books, translated into 29 languages, have touched millions of lives worldwide.
In this episode, Millman delves into the story behind his most popular book, 'Way of the Peaceful Warrior.' He recounts how a single individual profoundly influenced him, leading him to discover his life's purpose. This tale of self-discovery and personal growth is sure to inspire listeners, offering valuable insights into finding one's path in life.
Millman's journey is not just about athletic prowess or academic expertise; it's about the spiritual and personal transformation that leads to inner peace and enlightenment. Whether you're a fan of his work or hearing about him for the first time, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to our latest episode to hear Dan Millman's inspiring story.
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| 0:00.0 | After looking at those posters I turned to him and said Socrates I feel kind of guilty or |
| 0:04.8 | selfish you know doing all this work on myself my friends are out protesting and |
| 0:10.0 | marching and I'm just training in the gym and studying and and doing this work with you |
| 0:16.9 | you know and shouldn't I be out there doing more social activism? |
| 0:22.5 | And he stopped. |
| 0:25.1 | And he turned to me and said the oddest thing. |
| 0:27.1 | And by the way, I got this little scene |
| 0:28.7 | into the movie version of the book. |
| 0:31.4 | But he said, take a swing at me you know I went what did you hear what |
| 0:37.5 | what did you hear what I just said he said yeah come on I'll give you five bucks if you can |
| 0:40.8 | slap me on the cheek so I started bobbing and weaving and I finally took my shot, |
| 0:46.0 | tried to slap him on the cheek, found myself on the ground |
| 0:49.0 | in a rather painful wrist lock. |
| 0:51.0 | And as he let me up to my, he helped me up to my help me up to my feet he said Dan did you notice |
| 0:55.7 | a little leverage you can be very effective and shaking my wrist out I said yeah |
| 0:59.7 | Sock I noticed and he said well if you want to help people and be active and do these |
| 1:05.7 | social things of course do what your heart tells you you know but he said do not |
| 1:10.9 | neglect the work on yourself so you can develop that kind of clarity and |
| 1:17.1 | compassion so you'll know how to exert the right leverage at the right place at the right time. |
| 1:23.0 | I'm Sreni Rao and this is the right time. |
| 1:27.0 | I'm Sreni Rao and this is the Unmistakable Creative Podcast |
| 1:31.0 | where you get a window into the stories and insights of the most innovative |
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