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SUMMARY: 12 Rules For Life By Jordan B Peterson
Summary Of 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson
Jordan B. Peterson's "12 Rules for Life" is quite a thought-provoking read in every sense of the word. The Canadian clinical psychologist puts forth his ideas about Being, personality, existence, the interconnectedness of order and chaos, the gender roles assignment discourse and a variety of other controversial topics.
It is refreshing, and sometimes confusing, how he weaves biblical accounts and characters into the telling of his stories. But what might raise the hairs of most are his views on political correctness regarding, cultural appropriation, white-privilege, postmodernism and everything in between. One thing is clear about Peterson. He is a man unapologetic of his views, which are largely unpopular, closely conservative, and politically incorrect.
Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticise too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.
In this summary, I will walk you through all the ideas worth remembering from that book as well as a detailed summary of every single chapter.
Important note: This is a book summary of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B Peterson - this is not the original book
Jordan B. Peterson's "12 Rules for Life" is quite a thought-provoking read in every sense of the word. The Canadian clinical psychologist puts forth his ideas about Being, personality, existence, the interconnectedness of order and chaos, the gender roles assignment discourse and a variety of other controversial topics.
It is refreshing, and sometimes confusing, how he weaves biblical accounts and characters into the telling of his stories. But what might raise the hairs of most are his views on political correctness regarding, cultural appropriation, white-privilege, postmodernism and everything in between. One thing is clear about Peterson. He is a man unapologetic of his views, which are largely unpopular, closely conservative, and politically incorrect.
Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticise too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.
In this summary, I will walk you through all the ideas worth remembering from that book as well as a detailed summary of every single chapter.
Important note: This is a book summary of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B Peterson - this is not the original book
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July 16, 2022
Jordan Peterson's book shows how people should care more about their mental health in order to protect their physical health
From my point of view, the success of the book lies in its focus on addressing human feelings and dealing with them intelligently in order to protect the psychological system inside the human body from any defect that may affect his health in general.
1 Stand up straight with your shoulders straight
Happiness is pointless, we're all on this Earth to suffer, So learn to suffer like a man. Not everyone can be as rich and successful as CEOs, but try to be less of a failure than you already are.
2 Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping
Here the writer tells you to make a bit of an effort to take care of yourself and stop waiting for other people to dig you out of your pitiful hole.
3 Befriend people who want the best for you
If you find a true friend willing to help and get you out of sadness make sure to keep him by your side and don't lose him.
4 Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not the useless person you are today
Face it, you’re never going to be that smart, so don’t compare yourself to someone else but compare yourself to you were yesterday.
5 Don't let your children do anything that makes you dislike them
If you want to be proud of your children please treat them well first.
6 Set your house in order before you criticize the world
Everyone has his own destiny, So stop moaning if someone is richer and better looking than you.
7 Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient
8 Tell the truth. Or at least don’t lie
dishonesty will always come back to bite you, so tell the truth. Or at least don’t lie.
9 Assume the person you are listening to knows something you don’t
you'd be surprised what you can learn by shutting up and truly listening.
10 Be precise in your speech
11 Do not bother children while they are skateboarding
12 Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street
From my point of view I think that rescuing cats on the street, especially in winter, so try to tell car owners not to drive their car in winter unless they warn animals that are sheltering from the cold under their cars.
From my point of view, the success of the book lies in its focus on addressing human feelings and dealing with them intelligently in order to protect the psychological system inside the human body from any defect that may affect his health in general.
1 Stand up straight with your shoulders straight
Happiness is pointless, we're all on this Earth to suffer, So learn to suffer like a man. Not everyone can be as rich and successful as CEOs, but try to be less of a failure than you already are.
2 Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping
Here the writer tells you to make a bit of an effort to take care of yourself and stop waiting for other people to dig you out of your pitiful hole.
3 Befriend people who want the best for you
If you find a true friend willing to help and get you out of sadness make sure to keep him by your side and don't lose him.
4 Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not the useless person you are today
Face it, you’re never going to be that smart, so don’t compare yourself to someone else but compare yourself to you were yesterday.
5 Don't let your children do anything that makes you dislike them
If you want to be proud of your children please treat them well first.
6 Set your house in order before you criticize the world
Everyone has his own destiny, So stop moaning if someone is richer and better looking than you.
7 Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient
8 Tell the truth. Or at least don’t lie
dishonesty will always come back to bite you, so tell the truth. Or at least don’t lie.
9 Assume the person you are listening to knows something you don’t
you'd be surprised what you can learn by shutting up and truly listening.
10 Be precise in your speech
11 Do not bother children while they are skateboarding
12 Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street
From my point of view I think that rescuing cats on the street, especially in winter, so try to tell car owners not to drive their car in winter unless they warn animals that are sheltering from the cold under their cars.
February 1, 2025
Review: Summary of 12 Rules for Life by Epicread
The Summary of 12 Rules for Life by Epicread offers a condensed version of Jordan B. Peterson’s full-length book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. While Peterson’s original work dives deeply into philosophical, psychological, and sociological ideas, this summary serves to provide readers with a quick and accessible overview of the key concepts without getting lost in the complexities of the longer text.
Key Points from the Summary:
• Thought-provoking Content: The summary captures the essence of Peterson’s philosophy, addressing profound concepts of order, chaos, and personal responsibility. Peterson’s rules, including ideas on standing up straight, confronting chaos, and seeking meaning through discipline, are well summarized in this edition.
• Humorous and Informative: Peterson’s unique style and wit are reflected in the summary. While humorous, the summary maintains the serious undercurrent of Peterson’s philosophy, making it a practical guide for improving one’s life.
• Practical Application: As with the original work, this edition emphasizes actionable advice. The summary presents the core of Peterson’s 12 rules in a manner that can be easily digested and applied to real-life situations.
Strengths:
• The summary is concise and provides a clear overview of Peterson’s theories without getting bogged down in extensive analysis.
• The style is accessible, making it ideal for those who are short on time but still want to grasp the core of 12 Rules for Life.
• It serves as an excellent primer for those who want to explore Peterson’s work further or revisit the ideas without re-reading the entire book.
Conclusion:
For readers seeking an abridged, straightforward version of 12 Rules for Life, this summary offers a great alternative. While it doesn’t capture every nuance of Peterson’s work, it does a solid job of distilling the major points and ideas into a readable format.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) — A good summary that is informative and efficient, perfect for those looking for a quick understanding of the original work.
The Summary of 12 Rules for Life by Epicread offers a condensed version of Jordan B. Peterson’s full-length book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. While Peterson’s original work dives deeply into philosophical, psychological, and sociological ideas, this summary serves to provide readers with a quick and accessible overview of the key concepts without getting lost in the complexities of the longer text.
Key Points from the Summary:
• Thought-provoking Content: The summary captures the essence of Peterson’s philosophy, addressing profound concepts of order, chaos, and personal responsibility. Peterson’s rules, including ideas on standing up straight, confronting chaos, and seeking meaning through discipline, are well summarized in this edition.
• Humorous and Informative: Peterson’s unique style and wit are reflected in the summary. While humorous, the summary maintains the serious undercurrent of Peterson’s philosophy, making it a practical guide for improving one’s life.
• Practical Application: As with the original work, this edition emphasizes actionable advice. The summary presents the core of Peterson’s 12 rules in a manner that can be easily digested and applied to real-life situations.
Strengths:
• The summary is concise and provides a clear overview of Peterson’s theories without getting bogged down in extensive analysis.
• The style is accessible, making it ideal for those who are short on time but still want to grasp the core of 12 Rules for Life.
• It serves as an excellent primer for those who want to explore Peterson’s work further or revisit the ideas without re-reading the entire book.
Conclusion:
For readers seeking an abridged, straightforward version of 12 Rules for Life, this summary offers a great alternative. While it doesn’t capture every nuance of Peterson’s work, it does a solid job of distilling the major points and ideas into a readable format.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) — A good summary that is informative and efficient, perfect for those looking for a quick understanding of the original work.
February 17, 2020
Great Job.
Author did a great job of condensing the book. He covered all the important points in great detail and added points of interest.
Author did a great job of condensing the book. He covered all the important points in great detail and added points of interest.
October 3, 2021
The 12 Rules applied in real life will only have positive results.
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