Jordan Peterson: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos,

Rules 7-12

EPISODE 129

in Part Two: Rules 1 -12: 12 Rules for Life; Jordan Peterson’s book (buy on Amazon) has become for some, almost a religious text, with the ‘rules’ serving as the 10 Commandments of modern life.

12 Rules for Life frames a set of life principles to live by. In part two we dive into the second half of his book to dive into rules 7-12, including;

"Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don’t", and

"Tell the truth — or, at least, don’t lie."

SHOW OUTLINE

INTRO

RULES 7-9: MEANING, TRUTH, LISTEN

7 +8. [combination clip of rules 7 and 8] Life isn’t supposed to be easy and how not to corrupt your perceptions by thinking falsely [7. Do what is meaningful (not what is expedient) plus 8. Tell the truth — or, at least, don’t lie]

  • Importance of pursuing the truth (1m07)

Have humility and get better all the time!

9. Assume the person you are listening to might know something you don’t (1m57)

RULES 10-11: PERCEPTION, COURAGE

Know what you want and communicate to yourself and others

  • 10. Be precise in your speech (1m35)

Encourage others and don’t interfere with risk

  • 11. Do not bother children when they are skateboarding (2m50)

OUTRO: RULE 6: GOODNESS

When you’re truly suffering, cut your timeframe and find the beauty in life

12. Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street (4m23)

 
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