What I Learned from Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life

And how we are probably all guilty of breaking rule number 6.

Very recently, Jordan Peterson released a new book entitled Beyond Order, 12 More Rules for Life which seems to be everywhere over Bookstagram. A while ago, I read his original book, 12 Rules for Life, and thought it might be worth a revisit.

Firstly, this is a book so beautifully written, you need to make time to read it. Lots of time. Most non-fiction/self-help books are written for the fast-paced, to-the-point reader. This author has taken his time to turn a non-fiction book into a work of art.

The author is a Canadian clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto.

He originally wrote this answer on Quora, which gained popularity, so he turned it into a book. The book contains references to ancient greek mythology, psychology, art history, and many references to the bible. It really goes deeper and broader than these 12 rules.

That said, if you lack the wherewithal or time, here are my key takeaways. Perhaps they might spark your interest enough to venture into reading it for yourself.

1 Stand up straight with your shoulders back
This rule is not just about posture. It is about…