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12 Rules for Life

By: Jordan B. Peterson
Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
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The number one Sunday Times and Audible best seller from 'the most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now' (New York Times) - read by the man himself.

How should we live properly in a world of chaos and uncertainty?

Jordan Peterson has helped millions of people, young and old, men and women, aim at a life of responsibility and meaning. Now he can help you.

Drawing on his own work as a clinical psychologist and on lessons from humanity's oldest myths and stories, Peterson offers 12 profound and realistic principles to live by. After all, as he reminds us, we each have a vital role to play in the unfolding destiny of the world.

Deep, rewarding and enlightening, 12 Rules for Life is a lifeboat built solidly for stormy seas: ancient wisdom applied to our contemporary problems.

©2018 Jordan B. Peterson (P)2018 Penguin Audio

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Easily accessible wisdom

Jordan Peterson presents a refreshing voice of wisdom in a crowd of shrill hysteria and politically correct drivel. I was impressed with the combination of common sense advice and surprising insights. There is lots to learn here. If you’re looking for a blueprint for a life well lived, you’ve come to the right place.

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Lit

A candle has been lit in the world to keep the dark at bay.

I’m in awe of Jordan’s capacity to ignore the nonsense hurled at him, and still speak with a white hot passion to help people. It humbles and makes you want to emulate.

Twelve simple rules that get into your subconscious so quickly it feels like they were always there.

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Deep and enjoyable experience

Peterson goes all in in his effort to lay out his philosophy in a form that resonates on many levels of analysis. The book is simultaneously a compelling map of reality, guide to a balanced and meaningful life, and a deep defence of Western culture, Christian values and healthy masculinity, which are all currently under attack. I think this book is not just an insightful thought provoker, but also a healthy vaccination against dangerous ideological viruses which are unleashed in the modern world.

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Overrated

Not the new bible on how to live your life. It's all over the place even making it hard to remember the rules themselves. Struggled to finish and found my mind to wander.

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most disappointing auidible book to date

I have been a member of audible for 10 years and this was my worst book to date.

I found the principles as statements to be interesting. But the rationales provided to support the principles incoherent, deeply conservative and somewhat random... i skipped several chapters for two reasons. First the book should be positioned as a defensive of conservative christian principles from an abstract perspective. This was not clear from the reviews. Despite the appearances of asking questions about the status quo, It is not multidisplinary or open minded. As a female non-christian I was rolling my eyes at several points.

Second, the extensive overuse of hypothetical questions makes it hard to follow an arguement.... leaving me wondering how the author came to his conclusions.

If there is an abridged version buy that. the principles are really interesting and worth considering, but the ramblings in between are not worth it

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50% of Christian bs, 20% of coaching, 20% of philosophy and 10% of interesting stuff :(
some words to reach fifteen words limit.

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Went off on a tangent

Found myself rewinding every now and then because I seem to miss the point. Then realised he was on a rant that just didn't make sense. Amazon's return program for Audiobooks saves the day.

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Life-changing in every sense of the word

This book has brought me joy, laughter and also tears, grief and profound sadness. Through the wisdom of ancient texts and personal anecdotes, doctor Peterson gave me courage to face my fear of responsibility, take my place in the world and improve the lives of those around me. The performance is deeply personal and precise as is the case with other Peterson's material. I hope I will return to this book for strength and inspiration whenever I need them most.

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Too much bible talk

Disappointed to see this book turned into a full-on bible study from chapter 6. Dr.Peterson introduced himself as a psychologist and a scientist, but I see little reasoning with genuine scientific knowledge instead this book is mostly about Dr.Peterson’s personal interpretation of the bible. He often ran off the topic and spend hours to praise and interpret Christianity, he also consistently to refer to the bible and not actual evidences to make his case, which significantly lowered his credibility.

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Tedious God bothering none sense

An utterly pointless audio that teaches and advises nothing regarding an antidote or any rules for life. I was hoping for some genuine and interesting insights into life but was left rolling my eyes thinking ‘oh FFS!!’ with everything biblical analogy...and there are many! Be warned... my fault for not doing further research into Peterson....worst audiobook I’ve listened to...zzzzzzzz...God botherers may enjoy it...

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