Dan Millman

Daniel Jay Millman, born February 22, 1946, is an American author and lecturer in the personal development field. A former world-champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor, Millman is described as a renowned spiritual teacher and writer drawing on his diverse professional experience.

After an intensive twenty-year spiritual quest guided by four radically different mentors, Millman's teachings crystallized into the Peaceful Warrior's Way. His eighteen published books have been translated into 29 languages worldwide and have inspired millions of readers globally. His bestselling work, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was adapted into a feature film starring Nick Nolte, bringing his philosophy to a broader audience.

Millman and his wife Joy reside in Brooklyn, New York, where he continues his work as a spiritual teacher and author rooted in practical, down-to-earth wisdom.