Dan Millman

Self-Help Author

Birthday February 22, 1946

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

Age 78 years old

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About

An American self-help author and motivational speaker, he is best known for his 1980 work, Way of the Peaceful Warrior. His other books include The Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose (1994) and The Journeys of Socrates (2006).

Before Fame

As a child, he pursued interests such as modern dance, martial arts, trampoline, tumbling, and gymnastics. He later became the World Trampoline Champion while also studying psychology at the University of California-Berkeley.

Trivia

He taught physical education at Oberlin College and also directed the gymnastics program at Stanford University.

Family Life

He and his sister Diane were born in Los Angeles to Vivian and Herman Millman. He married Joy Millman; together, they had three daughters.

Associated With

Tony Robbins is another California-born author.