Jordan Peterson: 12 Rules for Life:

An Antidote to Chaos,

Rules 1-6

EPISODE 128

In 12 Rules for Life; Jordan Peterson’s book has become for some, almost a religious text, with the ‘rules’ serving as the 10 Commandments of modern life. Are these the guiding principles by which we now structure our existence? It certainly is for some, and that’s worth thinking about.

12 Rules for Life frames a set of life principles to live by. Learn why you should stop telling lies to others and yourself, why you should stop doing things you know are bad for you, and how to pursue what is truly meaningful for you.

SHOW OUTLINE

RULES 1-3: CONFIDENCE, PERCEPTION, SELF-WORTH

Confront the world in a courageous manner to get others to respect you

  • 1. Stand up straight with your shoulders back (1m41

Take ownership of how you want to be treated

  • 2. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping (3m06)

Be aware of those who surround you and choose them carefully

3. Make friends with people who want the best for you (2m38)

RULES 4-6: FOCUS, SHAPE & FORM, CHOICE

Remember that you are unique to others, so stop comparing yourself

  • 4. Compare yourself with who you were yesterday, not with who someone else is today (1m48)

Be successful by raising your children to be liked by others

  • 5. Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them (1m25)

Have you done everything you can to set your life straight?

6. Set yourself in perfect order before you criticise the world (2m56)

CLIP CREDITS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5RCmu-HuTg&ab_channel=HowToAcademyMindset