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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos / Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief
12 Rules for Life:
Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers, with his lectures on topics from the Bible to romantic relationships to mythology drawing tens of millions of viewers. In an era of unprecedented change and polarizing politics, his frank and refreshing message about the value of individual responsibility and ancient wisdom has resonated around the world.
Maps of Meaning:
Why have people from different cultures and eras formulated myths and stories with similar structures? What does this similarity tell us about the mind, morality, and structure of the world itself? Jordan Peterson offers a provocative new hypothesis that explores the connection between what modern neuropsychology tells us about the brain and what rituals, myths, and religious stories have long narrated.
Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers, with his lectures on topics from the Bible to romantic relationships to mythology drawing tens of millions of viewers. In an era of unprecedented change and polarizing politics, his frank and refreshing message about the value of individual responsibility and ancient wisdom has resonated around the world.
Maps of Meaning:
Why have people from different cultures and eras formulated myths and stories with similar structures? What does this similarity tell us about the mind, morality, and structure of the world itself? Jordan Peterson offers a provocative new hypothesis that explores the connection between what modern neuropsychology tells us about the brain and what rituals, myths, and religious stories have long narrated.
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First published January 1, 2019
About the author
Jordan B. Peterson
56 books16.6k followersJordan B. Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, self-help writer, cultural critic and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. His main areas of study are in abnormal, social, and personality psychology, with a particular interest in the psychology of religious and ideological belief, and the assessment and improvement of personality and performance.
Peterson grew up in Fairview, Alberta. He earned a B.A. degree in political science in 1982 and a degree in psychology in 1984, both from the University of Alberta, and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from McGill University in 1991. He remained at McGill as a post-doctoral fellow for two years before moving to Massachusetts, where he worked as an assistant and an associate professor in the psychology department at Harvard University. In 1998, he moved to the University of Toronto as a full professor. He authored Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief in 1999, a work in which examined several academic fields to describe the structure of systems of beliefs and myths, their role in the regulation of emotion, creation of meaning, and motivation for genocide.
In 2016, Peterson released a series of videos on his YouTube channel in which he criticized the Canadian government's Bill C-16. He subsequently became involved in several public debates about the bill that received significant media coverage.
Peterson grew up in Fairview, Alberta. He earned a B.A. degree in political science in 1982 and a degree in psychology in 1984, both from the University of Alberta, and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from McGill University in 1991. He remained at McGill as a post-doctoral fellow for two years before moving to Massachusetts, where he worked as an assistant and an associate professor in the psychology department at Harvard University. In 1998, he moved to the University of Toronto as a full professor. He authored Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief in 1999, a work in which examined several academic fields to describe the structure of systems of beliefs and myths, their role in the regulation of emotion, creation of meaning, and motivation for genocide.
In 2016, Peterson released a series of videos on his YouTube channel in which he criticized the Canadian government's Bill C-16. He subsequently became involved in several public debates about the bill that received significant media coverage.
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February 1, 2022
Eat, Pray, Love for Incels.
February 25, 2026
I was going through a difficult time in my life & this book helped me steer clear of depression. I'm reading the book all over again because I want to internalise all the concepts in my head.
I do feel that the author sometimes gets lost in his own storytelling but manages to find his way back to the original point in the end.
There are a lot of biblical references so if you're an atheist or not a Christian, quite a bit of the impact is lost.
Not recommended for feminists (the toxic kind).
My suggestion would be to only read this book if you have heard of Jordan Peterson & agree with his way of thinking.
I do feel that the author sometimes gets lost in his own storytelling but manages to find his way back to the original point in the end.
There are a lot of biblical references so if you're an atheist or not a Christian, quite a bit of the impact is lost.
Not recommended for feminists (the toxic kind).
My suggestion would be to only read this book if you have heard of Jordan Peterson & agree with his way of thinking.
January 1, 2021
I listened to the author read his book. Mr. Peterson is brilliant, drawing upon ancient and modern literary, Biblical, philosophical, scientific and cinematic references. His forceful speech requires concentration, but his points and rules for life are expressed simply so as to be memorable and are thoroughly explicated with numerous life examples. I found it dense reading (or listening), but fulfilling. It is worth the read. I will search for his interviews to hear his points in a more conversational manner (presumably).
January 26, 2021
Not a good read.....I got interested in this author after watching one of his youtube video where he gives the reason why Hominids developed 3D and rich color vision. This book seems to me like a rant from a right winger preacher who goes about eulogizing his own deeds as he goes about a sermon on the how to live a fuller life.
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August 19, 2020This is a book that a lot of people said "save their lives", in a world of conflicting signals, this book is laying down the rules, literally in this case. In essence what Dr Peterson is saying if you want your life to have meaning, follow these rules. He is not apologetic about his approach and he is said to put in words what a lot of people were thinking. The main ethos of the book is that modern Western philosophy has missed it way, and allowed itself to be misled by the radical left, which has successfully insinuated themselves in western Universities. That a person should take more responsibilities for their actions, and these actions have consequences. Life is not easy, but hard, especially if you want to move forward in life and make something of it. He has 12 rules and each one seems to have its own chapter. With his extensive knowledge, in mythology, politics, fairy tales, philosophy, religion, science, modern culture - Homer Simpson, movies - Superman, etc he states that our parents or traditions were there for a reason. Even it is just to give life meaning and purpose, of which he believes if lacking can account for some of the problems we are seeing today.
August 14, 2024
Honestly, I don’t get the hype. I finished *12 Rules for Life* by Jordan Peterson, and I’ve got to say, I was pretty disappointed. I went in expecting something that would really challenge my thinking or offer some fresh perspective on life, but instead, it just felt like a bunch of basic advice wrapped in way too many words.
Peterson’s “rules” are mostly common sense stuff that you’ve probably heard a million times before, like “clean your room” or “stand up straight.” And sure, some of it might be useful if you’ve never thought about these things, but do you really need an entire book to tell you this? I don’t think so.
What really got to me, though, was how preachy the whole thing felt. It’s like Peterson is trying so hard to come across as this deep, wise figure, but most of his points are just overcomplicated versions of really simple ideas. And the way he writes? It’s dry, repetitive, and just not engaging. I found myself zoning out more times than I can count.
I was hoping for something that would really inspire me or at least give me some new ways to think about life, but instead, it just felt like a chore to get through. If you’re looking for a self-help book that actually has some substance, I’d say skip this one and look elsewhere. There are way better options out there that won’t waste your time with the obvious dressed up as profound.
Peterson’s “rules” are mostly common sense stuff that you’ve probably heard a million times before, like “clean your room” or “stand up straight.” And sure, some of it might be useful if you’ve never thought about these things, but do you really need an entire book to tell you this? I don’t think so.
What really got to me, though, was how preachy the whole thing felt. It’s like Peterson is trying so hard to come across as this deep, wise figure, but most of his points are just overcomplicated versions of really simple ideas. And the way he writes? It’s dry, repetitive, and just not engaging. I found myself zoning out more times than I can count.
I was hoping for something that would really inspire me or at least give me some new ways to think about life, but instead, it just felt like a chore to get through. If you’re looking for a self-help book that actually has some substance, I’d say skip this one and look elsewhere. There are way better options out there that won’t waste your time with the obvious dressed up as profound.
September 19, 2023
A masterpiece, that's very well articulated and on point.
I loved every piece of it.
I totally recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about themselves and the world around.
I loved every piece of it.
I totally recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about themselves and the world around.
December 20, 2025
I tore through the first half of this book with vigor and interest and very much enjoyed it. Then, at some point, I began setting it down and picking it back up. There was a moment when I thought I might DNF it, based on my own personal judgment and subjective experience, because I disagreed with a topic JP was discussing.
If only I had followed Rule #9 better—which I hadn’t yet arrived at—and listened or read with the intention of letting the author finish his thought. Had I done that, I would have realized I was in for a real treat. I finished the book.
I did wrestle with the second half more than the first, at times thinking the author took too long to develop his thoughts. But when those thoughts finally manifested, it was as if a small fire was lit within my soul.
I continued to grapple with whether this was a 4- or 5-star book and ultimately landed on 5 stars. This book is far more than just “keep your head up,” “don’t lie,” or “work on yourself.” Anyone claiming it’s simply a collection of “basic rules for life,” as I’ve seen in a few poorly rated reviews, either hasn’t read the book, has a vendetta, didn’t understand it, or listened to it without suspending judgment of the author, his ideologies, or his persona.
Once again, I circle back to Rule #9 and would suggest that anyone read this book with the goal of encountering something different. A different perspective and perhaps gaining a deeper understanding of why we should follow the 12 Rules for Life.
Highly recommended. While I’ll be taking a short break to tackle other books on my TBR, I will definitely be reading Dr. Peterson’s other works as well.
If only I had followed Rule #9 better—which I hadn’t yet arrived at—and listened or read with the intention of letting the author finish his thought. Had I done that, I would have realized I was in for a real treat. I finished the book.
I did wrestle with the second half more than the first, at times thinking the author took too long to develop his thoughts. But when those thoughts finally manifested, it was as if a small fire was lit within my soul.
I continued to grapple with whether this was a 4- or 5-star book and ultimately landed on 5 stars. This book is far more than just “keep your head up,” “don’t lie,” or “work on yourself.” Anyone claiming it’s simply a collection of “basic rules for life,” as I’ve seen in a few poorly rated reviews, either hasn’t read the book, has a vendetta, didn’t understand it, or listened to it without suspending judgment of the author, his ideologies, or his persona.
Once again, I circle back to Rule #9 and would suggest that anyone read this book with the goal of encountering something different. A different perspective and perhaps gaining a deeper understanding of why we should follow the 12 Rules for Life.
Highly recommended. While I’ll be taking a short break to tackle other books on my TBR, I will definitely be reading Dr. Peterson’s other works as well.
October 30, 2023
Whew. Some of the opinions in this book are radically unfounded and insulting. It became nearly impossible to finish the book. This author is in trouble for similar that I was unaware until I went looking to learn more if this was a pattern of his, and learned that he is on the verge of losing his license because of the outlandish things he does and says.
December 20, 2022
A little underwhelming, has good thoughts but wanted a book more in-depth.
June 2, 2023
Awful.
March 20, 2026
Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life" isn't your typical self-help book promising a fluffy path to endless happiness. Instead, as I discovered through my reading, it's a profound, almost primal call to arms – a demand that we embrace the "terrible responsibility of life" and become active, formidable participants in our own existence.
One of the most compelling ideas the book explores is the delicate balance between order and chaos. It argues that a fulfilling life isn't found by permanently residing in the safe haven of order, nor by recklessly abandoning ourselves to thrilling danger. The real goal is to stand firmly on the border, cultivating just enough order for security, but enough chaos to keep us learning, growing, and adapting. This resonated deeply; it’s about enthusiastically accepting our burdens and transforming ourselves from passive victims into agents of change.
Peterson also hits hard on the paradox of human compassion. We're incredibly adept at caring for others, yet often negligent towards ourselves. He attributes this to our unique self-awareness, our acute understanding of our flaws and mortality. We harbor an unconscious belief that we don't deserve care, treating ourselves poorly because we secretly feel unworthy. But the book offers a path forward: taking care of yourself means figuring out what's truly good for you, not just what you want. It’s about self-discipline, facing challenges, and building a strong, capable future self, much like a good parent guides a child.
Another crucial takeaway is the importance of our social environment. We're not obligated to associate with people who drag us down. By surrounding ourselves with those who celebrate our successes and challenge us to improve, we create an inevitable environment for personal growth. This idea extends to the modern plague of social media, which constantly exposes us to the "top one percent of the top one percent." This creates a harsh inner critic, making us feel inadequate. The powerful antidote? Stop comparing yourself to others, and start comparing yourself solely to who you were yesterday. This radical shift in framework is a game-changer for silencing destructive self-talk.
"Life is not a single, unified game with one clear winner," the book wisely points out. Instead, it's a complex tapestry of thousands of games – career, family, health, friendship, spirituality. If one game isn’t going well, we have the power to shift focus and find success elsewhere. This perspective offers immense freedom and hope.
The path to substantial personal transformation, Peterson asserts, begins with a brutal and honest inventory of our current situation. Where are we weak? What are we avoiding? What small, seemingly insignificant thing could make tomorrow slightly better? The power of a "one percent" daily improvement is profound, leading to an unrecognizable transformation over a decade. This isn't about grand gestures, but consistent, incremental progress.
Finally, the book emphasizes the twin powers of listening and speaking. Allowing another's perspective into your mind, even with the terrifying risk of changing your own, is how we collect wisdom without enduring painful experiences. Equally vital is precision in speech – cutting through the fog of confusion and addressing the "elephant in the room" that we often instinctively ignore.
"12 Rules for Life" isn't about superficial fixes; it’s a profound and challenging demand to clean your room, stand up straight, speak the truth, and aim for the highest possible good. It’s a roadmap to escaping the abyss of nihilism, becoming a beacon of strength, and bringing your unique light into a chaotic world. It left me with a clear message: the world is terrifying, but we are far more powerful than we know. Embrace the struggle, find your meaning.
One of the most compelling ideas the book explores is the delicate balance between order and chaos. It argues that a fulfilling life isn't found by permanently residing in the safe haven of order, nor by recklessly abandoning ourselves to thrilling danger. The real goal is to stand firmly on the border, cultivating just enough order for security, but enough chaos to keep us learning, growing, and adapting. This resonated deeply; it’s about enthusiastically accepting our burdens and transforming ourselves from passive victims into agents of change.
Peterson also hits hard on the paradox of human compassion. We're incredibly adept at caring for others, yet often negligent towards ourselves. He attributes this to our unique self-awareness, our acute understanding of our flaws and mortality. We harbor an unconscious belief that we don't deserve care, treating ourselves poorly because we secretly feel unworthy. But the book offers a path forward: taking care of yourself means figuring out what's truly good for you, not just what you want. It’s about self-discipline, facing challenges, and building a strong, capable future self, much like a good parent guides a child.
Another crucial takeaway is the importance of our social environment. We're not obligated to associate with people who drag us down. By surrounding ourselves with those who celebrate our successes and challenge us to improve, we create an inevitable environment for personal growth. This idea extends to the modern plague of social media, which constantly exposes us to the "top one percent of the top one percent." This creates a harsh inner critic, making us feel inadequate. The powerful antidote? Stop comparing yourself to others, and start comparing yourself solely to who you were yesterday. This radical shift in framework is a game-changer for silencing destructive self-talk.
"Life is not a single, unified game with one clear winner," the book wisely points out. Instead, it's a complex tapestry of thousands of games – career, family, health, friendship, spirituality. If one game isn’t going well, we have the power to shift focus and find success elsewhere. This perspective offers immense freedom and hope.
The path to substantial personal transformation, Peterson asserts, begins with a brutal and honest inventory of our current situation. Where are we weak? What are we avoiding? What small, seemingly insignificant thing could make tomorrow slightly better? The power of a "one percent" daily improvement is profound, leading to an unrecognizable transformation over a decade. This isn't about grand gestures, but consistent, incremental progress.
Finally, the book emphasizes the twin powers of listening and speaking. Allowing another's perspective into your mind, even with the terrifying risk of changing your own, is how we collect wisdom without enduring painful experiences. Equally vital is precision in speech – cutting through the fog of confusion and addressing the "elephant in the room" that we often instinctively ignore.
"12 Rules for Life" isn't about superficial fixes; it’s a profound and challenging demand to clean your room, stand up straight, speak the truth, and aim for the highest possible good. It’s a roadmap to escaping the abyss of nihilism, becoming a beacon of strength, and bringing your unique light into a chaotic world. It left me with a clear message: the world is terrifying, but we are far more powerful than we know. Embrace the struggle, find your meaning.
October 29, 2022
The book is exceptional. I often put the book down while I digested what I had just read. I picked up this book for leisure, but it is not. I enjoyed the harshness with which the author explained many things because sometimes, sugar-coating information loses its efficacy. I gave the book three stars for two reasons, but those reasons almost made me throw the book against a wall or give it off to a stranger without reading it till the end. I am a woman. I identify as one and am committed to a man. I sacrificed (so to speak) my twenties to have a solid career. The author loses all credibility when the author focuses on one-quarter of university degrees to get the point across that the current uprising of feminism is oppressing men. He is not wrong because often, the ideology of feminism is used as an excuse by haters of men to justify their actions. But instead, the way he chose to explain this can be interpreted as "not putting his own house in order", that discrimination against women is real. I don't like hearing about some 50/50 quota that needs to be reached because I want to be rewarded for my skills and not reach some number. To achieve that, hiring men must halt, and there simply aren't enough women in all sectors for companies to reach that target without bias. I dropped another star for his justification that men made a woman's life easier with references towards tampons and pads. He ignored that there was a time when the women who could read or speak their minds risked getting burnt to the stake by men who were intimidated and jealous women who realised their lives could have meant more. I agree with the author saying that it's not just men oppressing women; as with everything, oppression comes in quantity and quality. Men are responsible for the quantity of oppression, and I believe some women drive the quality of it. I am confident as a woman to discuss both sides, and I admire men who defied all odds in their life. But lest not forget, while men suffer in their unachievable societal expectations, women have it worse! And that's a fact! Biology plays into it, and I don't mind every detail that makes a man different from a woman. What I do mind is the societal 'virtual' values cooked up over the years that no one can dispute satisfy men more than women. Hence three stars! He has the intellect that could have highlighted all the above but chose not to, so he can warp reality around his point. He suggested one shouldn't do something like that but instead one ought to listen to someone else because they may know something you don't.
August 30, 2024
Enjoyed his antidotes.
Top takeaways:
Rule 1: Be Dominant
Rule 2: Treat yourself like someone you’re responsible for helping
Rule 3: Make friends with those that want the best for you
Rule 4: compare yourself to who you were that who others think you should be
100’S OF DAILY SMALL DECISIONS MAKE UP YOUR DAY!
Rule 5: Don’t let your children do anything that makes you dislike them.
Rule 6: Get your house in order before you criticize the world
Rule 7: Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient
Rule 8: Tell the truth or at least don’t lie
Rule 9: Assume the person you are listening to might know something you don’t!
Rule 10: be precise in your speech
Rule 11: Don’t bother children while skateboarding
Playing it too safe is not good
Rule 12: pet a cat when you see one
A SUPERHERO WITH NO LIMITATIONS IS NOT A SUPERHERO AT ALL
Top takeaways:
Rule 1: Be Dominant
Rule 2: Treat yourself like someone you’re responsible for helping
Rule 3: Make friends with those that want the best for you
Rule 4: compare yourself to who you were that who others think you should be
100’S OF DAILY SMALL DECISIONS MAKE UP YOUR DAY!
Rule 5: Don’t let your children do anything that makes you dislike them.
Rule 6: Get your house in order before you criticize the world
Rule 7: Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient
Rule 8: Tell the truth or at least don’t lie
Rule 9: Assume the person you are listening to might know something you don’t!
Rule 10: be precise in your speech
Rule 11: Don’t bother children while skateboarding
Playing it too safe is not good
Rule 12: pet a cat when you see one
A SUPERHERO WITH NO LIMITATIONS IS NOT A SUPERHERO AT ALL
June 5, 2025
As neither a JP fan girl nor a hater, I'm going to be blunt and to the point. If you've seen JP lecture, you know what you're getting into with this book - many rambling, seemingly nonsensical off-roads into material (often religious) that is only very loosely related to the topic he began discussing, but so many genuinely useful, practical and likewise poignant points made in between that you almost don't even care. Peterson is a mind whose brilliance (and personal struggles) cause him to teeter on the rim of insanity from time to time, but I'm quite happy to accept a little rambling from a madman hell-bent on saving the world from ourselves. A thoroughly thought-provoking, albeit at several points rather tedious, read which I do not regret investing my time into.
March 20, 2023
To say this book changed my life would not be an exaggeration at all. Jordan Peterson is one of the greatest minds of our time. The insights he has compiled in this book really resonated with me. In his online lectures he often articulates thoughts that I have been struggling with but unable to put into words. This book is no different in that regard. The book is very well written and easy to read and internalise. If one is to live by just half of the rules he outlines in his book the quality of your life and your ability to cope with the challenges that are an inseparable part of it will without a doubt improve. I would recommend this book for everyone.
September 12, 2024
I have been struggling to finish reading this for a while now in between other books; whew! Glad I'm done, I found the book to be a thought-provoking and insightful guide to navigating the complexities of life. Peterson, a clinical psychologist, offers a blend of psychological wisdom, philosophy, and practical advice, drawing on a wide range of sources from ancient religious texts to modern scientific research. The biggest takeaway: set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.
April 13, 2026
Jordan Peterson is a modern day philosopher, he truly knows what he's talking about. This book was packed with the essential knowledge on how to be a good human being in a tough world. Alot of what he has to say may seem mundane with common sense intertwined on evrry page, but I believe that common sense isn't very common in today's world and this book can truly change the trajectory of many lives, only if they're willing to take on board what he has to offer. This book helped give me the guidance to face the uncertainty of the endless chaos of the world.
July 20, 2023
I dislike that I often think back to the advice in this book, particularly the idea of caring to your basic needs as if you were your own dependent really helped me. However you would probably be wise to stop reading each chapter about 2/3 of the way through before he starts talking about the nuclear family and how no one will ever love u if ur a man and don’t stand loud and proud like a large and frisky lobster
December 14, 2023
The author describing the world as a dichotomy between chaos and order oversimplifies its complexity. Reality is often more nuanced, with elements of both chaos and order coexisting and interacting. Embracing a spectrum or continuum perceptive allows for a more accurate representation of the intricate dynamics in the world, acknowledging the shades of gray between extreme notions of chaos and order. Interesting but not compelling book.
September 18, 2024
The message was good, each rule quite pertinent to all walks of life, but man, it was about 200 pages longer than it had to be. I know I’m not an idiot, and even with a masters in psychology, some of the verbiage throughout made it seem like he was grasping at straws or faux intellect.
I love JP though, he’s a brilliant mind and a wonderful speaker, and I look forward to reading more of his work in the future because the ideas were quite good.
I love JP though, he’s a brilliant mind and a wonderful speaker, and I look forward to reading more of his work in the future because the ideas were quite good.
March 7, 2022
Enjoy reading this book. Dr. Peterson really goes in depth for each rule to get me think more and further. These 12 rules of life are not a laundry list for you to follow, but 12 different guides to explore every nooks and cranny of your mind. Highly recommend to everyone who wants to have a meaningful and conscious life.
December 11, 2022
I kept hearing conflicting information about Jordan Peterson, so I decided to read one of his books. I see why Liberals might not like him for his opinions on gender. Peterson has many interesting insights and notes valuable references, especially for late teens and young adults. I have not read anything else he has written or listened to any podcasts with him being interviewed.
May 31, 2023
A really good book, tough to read, but has several extremely good points and valuable tips to use in life or atleast to reflect on.
Some points are probably a bit too far fetched and shows Jordans deep conservatism, which takes it down. To me his bombastic language is great but for others it might be too much.
Some points are probably a bit too far fetched and shows Jordans deep conservatism, which takes it down. To me his bombastic language is great but for others it might be too much.
May 24, 2024
there is little doubt of Peterson's breadth of knowledge and insight into human behaviour.
He does not sound like a preacher, but he sounds preachy.
I also listened to the audio of this book, sometimes in the pool, sometimes while I was reading the pages... goodness he has a grating voice.
hey Peterson, hire a voice talent the next time.
He does not sound like a preacher, but he sounds preachy.
I also listened to the audio of this book, sometimes in the pool, sometimes while I was reading the pages... goodness he has a grating voice.
hey Peterson, hire a voice talent the next time.
February 15, 2025
Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos is often praised as a profound self-help book, but it has several significant flaws that make it a frustrating read. While Peterson presents himself as a rational thinker, the book is riddled with vague philosophical meanderings, unnecessary complexity, and a moralistic tone that can feel condescending.
August 10, 2022
JP is tells a good story. His metaphors are second to none and some of his advice, particularly when it comes to conflict, feels useful. However, some of his views on women, trans people, and slacking kids, made me uncomfortable.
January 1, 2024
Thought-provoking guide that blends psychology, philosophy, and personal anecdotes and personal anecdotes, and anecdotes….
The book does encourage introspection and insights. But too many personal anecdotes.
The book does encourage introspection and insights. But too many personal anecdotes.
June 1, 2024
This book has a lot of good points about life. It opens your mind to another perspective. It also has some things I don't necessarily want to adopt. It was an interesting audiobook. I chose audiobook over the hard copy because Mr. Peterson is reading himself.
April 27, 2025
I honestly have no idea what I read. It was too hard for me to understand and follow, which I hate because I really wanted to get something out of this book but my brain just couldn't wrap around what message he was trying to get across.
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