12 Rules for Life
12 Rules for Life is a bestselling self-help book written by Canadian psychologist, professor, and author, Jordan Peterson.
12 Rules for Life offers practical advice and insights to help individuals navigate the complexities of life.
Peterson presents twelve principles or rules that emphasize personal responsibility, meaning, and the pursuit of a meaningful and purposeful life.
The book covers various topics such as self-improvement, relationships, parenting, and finding meaning in a chaotic world.
Overall, 12 Rules of Life aims to provide guidance and tools for readers seeking to improve themselves and find greater fulfillment in their lives.
Key take aways from 12 Rules of Life by Jordan Peterson
- Stand up straight with your shoulders back: Face aggression and defend yourself, taking on the burden of existence.
- Treat yourself like someone who deserves your help: Overcome feelings of shame and unworthiness by caring for yourself.
- Make friends with people who want the best for you: Surround yourself with supportive individuals who hold you accountable and praise your efforts.
- Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today: Reflect on your priorities and strive for personal growth instead of being nihilistic.
- Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them: Teach children right from wrong, avoid abusing authority, and make them competent in the face of challenges.
- Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world: Assess your flaws, prepare for life’s tragedies, and focus on the good, beautiful, and true to make the world a better place.
- Do what is meaningful, not what is expedient: Prioritize cooperation, delayed gratification, and finding meaning in the balance between chaos and order.
- Tell the truth, or at least, don’t lie: Embrace self-compassion, admit flaws and mistakes, and create a livable reality through truthful speech.
- Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don’t: Engage in conversations to learn and solve common problems, valuing the insights of others.
- Be precise in your speech: Clearly articulate problems to confront and manage them effectively.
- Leave children alone when they are skateboarding: Allow children to develop independence and competence by not overly protecting them.
- Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street: Love and accept others despite their limitations, manage crises by compartmentalizing, and appreciate the small moments in life.
