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12 Rules for Life

An Antidote to Chaos

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12 Rules for Life

Written by: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD
Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
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What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.

Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.

What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant, and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure, and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith, and human nature while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its listeners.

©2018 Jordan B. Peterson (P)2018 Random House Canada
Personal Success Philosophy Psychology Thought-Provoking Witty Business Wisdom Classics Self Development Self Improvement Personal Growth
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"Jordan Peterson is the most important and influential Canadian thinker since Marshall McLuhan. His international fame and impact continue to grow exponentially. Peterson's bold interdisciplinary synthesis of psychology, anthropology, science, politics and comparative religion is forming the template for the genuinely humanistic university of the future." (Camille Paglia)

"Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life hits home - from identifying the deeply engrained hierarchical ladder that motivates our decision making to asking indispensable and sometimes politically unpopular questions about your life and suggesting ways to better it. If that's not enough, its first twenty pages give a summary of evolutionary psychology that's breathtaking." (Howard Bloom, author of The Lucifer Principle)

"Firm but caring.... Peterson speaks the way I always wished my father had.... He is the right man at the right time, someone capable of showing young men that cleaning up their room has cosmic significance, and that imposing a little order upon chaos is good for the soul, which in turn is good for the world." (National Review)

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You might not be ready to be humbled

The thing is, no one truly ever is.

Study this book and come out a different person.

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Do yourself a favor and read

Thus spoke Jordan Peterson. Very good book. His like an understandable Zarathustra. Do yourself a favor and read it.

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some things to think about

This book was an absolute pleasure to listen to.
heartfelt, charming and relatable; it's definitely worth checking out.
A lot of it is quite basic and appears to be obvious at first glance, but be sure to pay close attention to the hidden gems that lie in every "life rule"
don't be fooled by the name. The advice is genuine and thought provoking, especially when one of these principles hits close to home

enjoy :)

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a perfect collection of his past few years

listened over a weekend. not the best sounding voice for reading, but content makes up for that. see in detroit DJP.

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phenomenal

absolutely life changing and has become a guide for me going forward in this crazy life

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It was alright.

I liked the practical advice but there was nothing mind-blowing and new philosophically It is overall just a point to the facts, studies, and scripture that suggest that the old ways are still valid and should not be totally discarded in the name of "progress." That the key to a fulfilled life is still majorly based on the principles that have been followed throughout western history and points to truthfulness and competence as the main virtues ensuring success. References a lot of history, the bible, and clinical psychology to make some solid arguments to this end. Well written and read by the man himself. I would recommend to those who want motivation without any of the "new age" ego building. A familiarity with and appreciation of The Bible would probably help too. Its motivation through understanding.

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life rules simple

This is a guide to the things we already know we need to do, just do it in many inspirational and loving words

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Great!

Good easy to remember and implement rules, nice to have Peterson read his essay himself

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a rare canadian pride

I rarely read a title twice ... nevermind three times. there are just so much to absorb and observe. J.B. Peterson is certainly one of the best I have come across in the past few years, and I will be listening and re-visiting him again. this is an excellent book.

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Lasting contribution to the post-post-modern world

This book is a mirror for those brave enough to look within and confront the darkness lurking behind everyday human activity. Jordans unique and unadorned words are a chorus of encouragement to choose love over fear when confronted by the shadows looking back, without losing sight of the difficulties inherent within the striving for a better life and world. This work is invaluable and stands as a significant sign post for western society as it confronts the potholes that many of our leaders are attempting to gloss over with platitudes and identity politics. This book clears a path and lays down the tracks necessary for a sustained experience of freedom and fullness. Bravo, sir.

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