SUMMARY: 12 Rules for Life - An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson

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The fulfilling life you've dreamed of is finally within reach! With sharp wit and evidence-based principles, let Jordan B. Peterson help you break down the complex world of the human brain and how it responds to chaos. Millions of readers around the world agree that 12 Rules for Life came at just the right time!

Life is chaos — this we know for certain and we want to make sense of it! Many times, despite our big dreams and good intentions, we indulge ourselves in self-sabotaging behaviors that hurt our progress.

If you want An Antidote to Chaos, then this book is perfect for you!

 

You will learn how to:

1. Properly care for others
2. Get the right mindset and energy
3. Keep your eye on YOUR ball
4. Lead an ethical life
5. Foster deep, genuine connections
6. Act in line with the person you want to become
7. And many more!

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Disclaimer: This comprehensive summary is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson and does not share any affiliation with the author or original work in any way or form and does not utilize any text from the original work. We encourage purchasing BOTH the original book and our summary as your retention for the subject matter will be greatly amplified.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vivid Read Summaries
• Release date: Jul 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201775049

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Summary

12 RULES FOR LIFE

An Antidote to Chaos

by Jordan B. Peterson

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Disclaimer: This comprehensive summary is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson and does not share any affiliation with the author or original work in any way or form and does not utilize any text from the original work. We encourage purchasing BOTH the original book and our summary as your retention for the subject matter will be greatly amplified.

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Table of contents

INTRO

OVERTURE

RULE 1: Stand Up Straight with Your Shoulders Back

RULE 2: Treat Yourself Like Someone You are Responsible for Helping

RULE 3: Make Friends with People Who Want the Best for You

RULE 4: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not Who Someone Else is Today

RULE 5: Do Not Let Your Children do Anything that Makes You Dislike Them

RULE 6: Set Your House in Perfect 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 That the Person You are Listening to Might Know Something You Don’t

RULE 10: Be Precise In Your Speech

RULE 11: Do Not Bother Children When They are Skateboarding

RULE 12: Pet a Cat When You Encounter One on the Street

CODA: What Shall I do With My Newfound Pen of Light

ACTIONABLE NOTES

INTRO

The Book In Three Sentences

Jordan B. Peterson proposes a viable solution in 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos for a world that often seems overwhelming. The book breaks down the complex world of the human brain and how it responds to chaos. Here readers will learn how to properly navigate towards a more fulfilling life.

The Core Idea

While the modern world may seem chaotic and unknowable, once we learn how to use our minds properly, we can navigate it. Rules may seem boring or too strict, but they also help us to prepare a roadmap for dealing with uncertainty. Scientific research provides the basis for our knowledge of these rules. Effectively perceiving ourselves and living honorably with others are the keys to a meaningful life.

Brief Summary

It’s important to be able to see the world as it really is, and to live ethically in order to lead a purposeful life. Just as crucial is the ability to