Cool People, Big Ideas: Dan Millman on Wisdom, Resilience, and the Path of the Peaceful Warrior

Dan Millman on Wisdom, Resilience, and the Path of the Peaceful Warrior

Podcast Shownotes:

In this episode of Cool People Big Ideas, Lauren sits down with Dan Millman, best-selling author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior, The Journeys of Socrates, and Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit. They cover everything from the trap of revenge to spotting misinformation and why a four-minute daily practice might be all you need to stay grounded. Dan shares stories from his years of training with spiritual teachers, lessons he learned the hard way, and how to move through life with both strength and peace.

What You’ll Learn About:

• Why stories matter – How fiction and parables teach us more than facts ever could.

• Breaking the revenge cycle – The lessons hidden in The Journeys of Socrates.

• Truth vs. misinformation – How belief systems shape our world (and not always for the better).

• What wisdom actually looks like – Dan’s 20-year search for answers.

• Finding calm in chaos – Practical ways to build resilience, even when life feels like a mess.

• A practice that lasts a lifetime – Why Dan’s four-minute daily movement routine has stuck with him for over 50 years.

Takeaway:

✨ Life is both a training ground and a classroom. Through his books and teachings, Dan Millman reminds us that true wisdom is not just about seeking knowledge but living it—embracing daily challenges with both peace and strength.

🔗 Tune in now to hear Dan Millman’s powerful insights on self-discovery, resilience, and the path of the peaceful warrior.

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Notes & Resources

• Dan’s website: peacefulwarrior.com

  • Sign up for Dan’s newsletter for insights, quotes, and teachings.

  • Explore his Four-Minute Daily Practice, which he has done for 50 years.

• Books mentioned:

  • Way of the Peaceful Warrior

  • The Journeys of Socrates

  • Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit

  • No Ordinary Moments

  • The Creative Compass (co-written with his daughter, Sierra)

• Other references:

  • The spiritual search in the 1970s and 80s, featuring figures like Ram Dass.

  • The role of discernment in spiritual teachings—finding what truly resonates for you.