12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

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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.

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409 pages

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Alldog456
Mar 09, 2025
9/10 stars
This book is very inspirational and will help you find yourself and operate meaningfully in the world.
Graham Richards
Nov 13, 2024
10/10 stars
Life changing!!
Anonymous
Oct 15, 2024
6/10 stars
Entirely too much religion in a not so good way. I have consumed both of Jordan's books, and I like the guy's persona, but his books have not been very good.
JoeBrislen
Aug 25, 2024
10/10 stars
This life changing book is well put together and thought out to the deepest of human consciousness. Dr Peterson has so much clinical psychology experience and is able to relate this into simple words for anyone to understand. Definitely a recommendation for me.
1stSgt Dessart
Aug 21, 2024
These rules are morally sound and will point you in the right direction.

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