Dan Millman on How to Practice Life
From Stimulus - Learn Tools to Crush It in Your Medical Career by Rob Orman, MD
December 29, 2025 · 1h 7m · Episode 162
About this episode
Dan Millman discusses the importance of action and presence in personal growth and overcoming challenges.
What if the true test of strength is focusing less on what we feel and more on what we do? In this episode, we explore a practical philosophy of action, presence, and personal agency with Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Finally, we dig into how small mindset shifts can transform both high-stakes moments and the quiet struggles of everyday life. Guest bio: Dan Millman is a world champion athlete turned author, educator, and teacher of practical wisdom. With a background that spans competitive sports, university-level coaching, martial arts, and academic instruction, Dan brings a rare blend of physical discipline and philosophical insight to his work. Following two decades of spiritual exploration, he developed what would become known as the Peaceful Warrior’s Way, an action-based approach to living with purpose. Dan is the author of 18 books, including the international bestseller Way of the Peaceful Warrior, which was adapted into a feature film. His writings have reached millions across 29 languages and continue to influence readers around the world. We Discuss: Peaceful Warrior Philosophy in Action What We Control (And What We Don’t) Action Over Emotion The…
People in this episode
Host: Rob Orman, MD
Guest: Dan Millman
Topics covered
- philosophy of action
- personal agency
- mindset shifts
- present moment awareness
- practical wisdom
Keywords
- strength
- mindset
- action
- personal growth
- philosophy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Peaceful Warrior’s Way
Books & works: Way of the Peaceful Warrior
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