12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Jordan B. Peterson

Jan 2018 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Jordan B. Peterson

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Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan B 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.

In this book, he provides twelve profound and practical principles for how to live a meaningful life, from setting your house in order before criticising others to comparing yourself to who you were yesterday, not someone else today. Happiness is a pointless goal, he shows us. Instead we must search for meaning, not for its own sake, but as a defence against the suffering that is intrinsic to our existence.

Drawing on vivid examples from the author's clinical practice and personal life, cutting-edge psychology and philosophy, and lessons from humanity's oldest myths and stories, 12 Rules for Life offers a deeply rewarding antidote to the chaos in our lives: eternal truths applied to our modern problems.

Ratings and reviews

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos is a really interesting book with a lot of good advice. It's full of practical tips for living a better life, and it's written in a way that's easy to understand. I especially liked the parts about taking responsibility for your own life and standing up for yourself. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their life.

In his book, Jordan Peterson offers practical advice on how to lead one's life, derived from Western culture's written heritage, such as biblical texts. To the latter, he pursues a symbolic approach. Whilst remaining theologically somewhat naive, this is affecting because of its palpable candour and seriousness. Therefore, the book is best described as a sermon, delivered by a talented and honest preacher.

great book. simplistic well thought out ideas on how to improve one's life, without the usual high nose snobish or overly optimistic nonsense of you basic self help books. This is a must read if you're on the path to try to find meaning in life and want to draw your own conclusions.

About the author

JORDAN B. PETERSON, raised and toughened in the frigid wastelands of Northern Alberta, has flown a hammer-head roll in a carbon-fiber stunt-plane, explored an Arizona meteorite crater with astronauts, and built a Kwagu'l ceremonial bighouse on the upper floor of his Toronto home after being invited into and named by that Canadian First Nation. He's taught mythology to lawyers, doctors and business people, consulted for the UN Secretary General, helped his clinical clients manage depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and schizophrenia, served as an adviser to senior partners of major Canadian law firms, and lectured extensively in North America and Europe. With his students and colleagues at Harvard and the University of Toronto, Dr. Peterson has published over a hundred scientific papers, transforming the modern understanding of personality, while his book Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief revolutionized the psychology of religion. The author lives in Toronto, ON. www.jordanbpeterson.com