In The film, Peaceful Warrior, success is a major focus in Dan Millman’s life. Because of his high confidence, Millman struggles to face his own alter ego, to become more successful in gymnastics. Dan meets Socrates, but it’s only up to him to defeat his own bad habits. Once he lets his alter ego go, it gets to best of him and the stress causes him to do things that puts his future in jeopardy. “Success is what’s made of it.” (Socrates). After having a nightmare of failing during a gymnastics performance, Dan goes for a walk to the local service station. There he meets a mysterious person by the name of Socrates, who he finds interesting and wants to figure out. Socrates starts to help Dan to lose his bad habits, and …show more content…
He asks Socrates for assistance in training when he decides to compete in the finals.
When Millman feels he’s ready to rejoin, he goes to reassure his coach, who doesn’t believe in him, and worries about Dan getting reinjured. After exceling during practice, his team is convinced. Socrates helps him to comprehend it’s not always about winning, but continuing a passion. He takes Dan on a hiking trip to test his learning. He gets upset when there’s not anything at the top of the mountain. “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey,” Socrates expresses. After enough encouragement, Dan decides he wants to perform in the finals because it’s his passion, and he’s not focused on being victorious. As of, he performs an outstanding stunt. He receives many recognition after having such an excellent recover from his major injury. Even after putting his own future in jeopardy, Dan is fortunate to have someone like Socrates to motivate him into never quitting. After suffering a devastating leg shatter, he learns to find his inner self. Peaceful Warrior is an outstanding movie, and sends an important message of never letting anything get in the way of your passion. Success comes with struggles, but it’s up to you to overcome those, or let them control