An old man named Socrates shows Danny that the best way of dealing with a bully is the way of the peaceful warrior, through courage and love.

Dan Millman stumbled on a 94-year-old mentor nicknamed Socrates, a powerful, unpredictable, and elusive character. He taught a way to maximize performance using a unique blend of Eastern philosophy and Western fitness to cultivate the true essence of a champion -- the "way of the peaceful warrior".

Millman's first-person account of his odyssey into realms of light, darkness, mind, body, and spirit has since become an international bestseller about the universal quest for happiness.

For the first time, the author takes more than 100 enigmatic passages from his first book 'The Way of the Peaceful Warrior' and explores the key ideas behind them, showing their genesis in spiritual philosophies old and new.

Discover the Life You Were Born to Live.

Bestselling author Dan Millman’s Life-Purpose system, a modern method of insight based on ancient wisdom, has helped hundreds of thousands of people find new meaning, purpose, and direction in their lives.

This revised and updated 25th Anniversary Edition reveals:

• an objective method to determine the life path of anyone born between 1750 and the present — including single-digit birth numbers for certain individuals born after the year 2000
• the strengths and challenges of each life path in areas of health, money, and sexuality
• key spiritual laws to overcome the hurdles on each life path
• guidelines for finding a livelihood consistent with your drives and abilities
• the hidden dynamics of your relationships
• how to live in harmony with the nine-year cycles of your life
• original insights into what makes a “master number” and why
• new examples of well-known people on each life path
• how the author learned this system and why he chose to share it

Go to PeacefulWarrior.com and use the free Life-Purpose calculator, or turn to the Appendix, to determine anyone’s birth number and life path.

From the bestselling author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior comes a volume to inspire new readers as well as the growing legion of peaceful warrior fans. Millman, in a down-to-earth style that will touch all of humanity, reminds readers of principles that make life work better, help clarify direction, inspire action, and catalyze change.

The Way Begins . . .

Sergei was three when the soldiers took him. At fifteen he fled into the wilderness, with nothing to cling to but the memories of a grandfather who called him Socrates and the promise of a gift buried near St. Petersburg. Thus begins The Journeys of Socrates -- an odyssey that forged the character of Sergei Ivanov, whose story would one day change the lives of millions of readers worldwide. This saga of courage and faith, of love and loss, reveals the arts of war and the path to peace. Ultimately, it speaks to the quest we all share for a meaningful life in a challenging world.

A world class athlete and author of "Way of the Peaceful Warrior", presents an inspirational path to unleashing full potential. Gymnast Dan Millman examines the motives for athletic excellence and offers a transformative guide to success that is as applicable in everyday life as it is in sports.

"Way of the Peaceful Warrior" is based on the story of Dan Millman, a world champion athlete, who journeys into realms of romance and magic, light and darkness, body, mind, and spirit. Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates and tempted by an elusive, playful woman named Joy, Dan is led toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Readers join Dan as he learns to live as a peaceful warrior. This international bestseller conveys piercing truths and humorous wisdom, speaking directly to the universal quest for happiness.

Opening with the story of the author's encounter with a sage in the woods, who challenges him to examine the 12 core principles that underlie human existence, this guide shows readers how these keys, found at the heart of every religion, culture, and moral system, can lead to a deeper sense of meaning, connection, and harmony with the world.

The famed Peaceful Warrior confronts new challenges and emerges triumphant. Dan sets out on a worldwide quest to rediscover his sense of purpose and source of inspiration. In worlds of shadow and light, Dan encounters inner tests, mortal challenges, shocking revelations, and unforgettable characters as he ascends the warriors path to wisdom and peace. This is the sacred journey we all share, the journey to the Light that shines at the heart of all our lives.

"Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit"-an In-Depth Training Course For millions of readers, Dan Millman's Way of the Peaceful Warrior has ignited life-changing shifts. And in the decades since he wrote this iconic book, his work continues to evolve. In this in-depth audio learning program, Dan shares the full scope of his insights and tools for those seeking practical wisdom leading to a peaceful heart and warrior's spirit. How to Consciously Live the Peaceful Warrior's Way-a Spiritual Path in the Modern World With clarity, humor, and a gift for sharing practical wisdom that blends transcendent insight with the realities of daily life, Dan Millman guides you personally through an array of powerful principles and practices to help you: * Develop and integrate your body, mind, and emotions into a spiritual whole * Reclaim your will and self-worth * Identify and resolve energy leaks to enhance your full capacity * Trust your intuition and gain self-knowledge to make wiser decisions * Transcend fear, self-doubt, and other emotional obstructions * Awaken your heart * Live with greater moment-to-moment appreciation for the gift of life Dan reminds his listeners that, "Life comes at us in waves of change that we cannot predict or control, but we can learn to surf these waves with perspective and resilience." With The Complete Peaceful Warrior's Way, you're invited to enjoy the ride-with balance, courage, and a spiritual presence.

WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR has become one of the most beloved spiritual sagas of our time. Shared among friends and families, this million-copy word-of-mouth bestseller has inspired men and women of all ages in twenty languages worldwide. Despite his success, college student and world-champion athlete Dan Millman is haunted by a feeling that something is missing from his life. Awakened one night by dark dreams, he wanders into an all-night gas station, meets an old man named Socrates, and his world is changed forever. Guided by this eccentric old warrior, drawn to an elusive young woman named Joy, Dan begins a spiritual odyssey into realms of light and shadow, romance and mystery, toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. This classic tale, told with heart and humor, speaks to the peaceful warrior in each of us. Countless readers have been moved to laughter and tears - even moments of illumination - as they rediscover life's larger meaning and purpose. Journey with Dan on the peaceful warrior's path to unreasonable happiness. Find out for yourself why this book changes lives.

ON THE JOURNEY OF LIFE, DO YOU SOMETIMES WISH YOU HAD A MAP?

You now hold such a map in your hands -- a guide through the twelve gateways of personal growth to the summit of your potential. Dan Millman makes your ascent accessible by bringing enlightenment down to earth -- applying spiritual wisdom to the practical realities of everyday life.

Explore the challenges and mysteries of body, mind, and emotions. Discover a new approach to success. Change confusion into clarity and knowledge into action. It begins as you turn the first page and enter...

THE TWELVE GATEWAYS

1. DISCOVER YOUR WORTH

2. RECLAIM YOUR WILL

3. ENERGIZE YOUR BODY

4. MANAGE YOUR MONEY

5. TAME YOUR MIND

6. TRUST YOUR INTUITION

7. ACCEPT YOUR EMOTIONS

8. FACE YOUR FEARS

9. ILLUMINATE YOUR SHADOW

10. EMBRACE YOUR SEXUALITY

11. AWAKEN YOUR HEART

12. SERVE YOUR WORLD

THE TIME IS NOW. THE ROAD IS OPEN. YOUR DESTINY AWAITS.

In the long-awaited conclusion to the international bestselling Peaceful Warrior saga, Dan Millman takes readers on an epic spiritual quest across the world as he searches for the link between everyday life and transcendent possibility. Continuing a journey begun in Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Dan moves from Honolulu to the Mojave Desert, and from a bustling Asian city to a secluded forest, shadowed by a mysterious adversary, until he uncovers the mystery of the hidden school. While traversing continents, Dan unveils lessons hidden in plain sight - insights pointing the way to an inspired life in the eternal present. Along the way, you'll encounter remarkable characters and brushes with mortality as you explore the nature of reality, the self, death and finally a secret as ancient as the roots of this world. Join Dan as he discovers the hidden powers of paradox, humour and change. The Hidden School contains a book within a book, a quest within a quest, a bridge between worlds.