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The story tells of a chance meeting with a gas station attendant who becomes a mentor to the young gymnast, Dan Millman, who names the attendant "Socrates". When Millman's right leg is shattered in a motorcycle accident, Socrates becomes Millman's spiritual teacher and shows Millman how to become a Peaceful Warrior.
For reference, see the wikipedia article "Dan Millman"