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Freedom from mental distraction equals power.

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Dan Millman
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: February 22
Author
Competitive Diver
Motivational Speaker
Trampolinist
Writer
LA
California
Daniel Jay Millman
Power
Equals
Distraction
Mental
Freedom

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Life has three rules: Paradox, Humor, and Change. - Paradox: Life is a mystery don't waste your time trying to figure it out. - Humor: Keep a sense of humor, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure - Change: Know that nothing ever stays the same.
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Our practices - our most spiritual practices - are hanging laundry on the line, raising children, building strong relationships, practicing kindness as much as we can, striving for excellence in the workplace, and developing deeper self-knowledge. I wrote The Four Purposes of Life to assist in these endeavors.
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A warrior does not give up what he loves, he finds the love in what he does
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Do you have the courage for it? Do you have the love? If you have enough of one, you will develop the other.
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Everything you'll ever need to know is within you the secrets of the universe are imprinted on the cells of your body.
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If you want a kinder world, then behave with kindness if you want a peaceful world, make peace within.
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Everything you need to know is within you. Listen. Feel. Trust the body's wisdom.
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Choice means giving up something you want for something else you want more.
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Aim not to win or succeed, but for excellence in the moment.
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Every athletic career, no matter how modest or lofty, is a journey.
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As a peaceful warrior, I would choose when, where and how I would behave. With that commitment, I began to live the life of a warrior.
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When you lose your mind, you'll come to your senses.
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No matter what we feel or know, no matter what our potential gifts or talents, only action brings them to life. Those of us who only think we understand concepts such as commitment, courage, and love, one day discover that we only know when we act doing becomes understanding.
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Nature and training (in any sport or art) can teach us all the spiritual laws I describe in another book, The Laws of Spirit. But now I'm happy to share these four purposes of life that lend meaning and direction to anyone's life, especially those in transition, going through changes.
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Like this gas tank, you are overflowing with preconceptions, full of useless knowledge. You hold many facts and opinions, yet know little of yourself. Before you can learn, you'll have to first empty your tank.
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