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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
I consider Jordan Peterson one of the less-malignant characters currently being propped up as a hero in anti-PC circles, so I came into this book with a pretty clear bias against him, but not the vitriol that I reserve for extremists; mostly, I want to understand people on the fringes of our current cultural battle.
As a clinical psychologist, Peterson offers solid insight into mindfulness, consideration, and coping mechanisms. On the other hand, his narration diverges heavily from the topics at hand (12 Rules for Life is the strict format, as well as the title of this book, but subheadings lead to plenty of journeys off the beaten path) and his constant theocratic moralizing gets old fast. I think this is basically a boring book written by a boring man, made notable and ironic due to the fact that it was written by a psychologist/philosopher in the midst of his very public and personal psychological and philosophical midlife crisis.
As a clinical psychologist, Peterson offers solid insight into mindfulness, consideration, and coping mechanisms. On the other hand, his narration diverges heavily from the topics at hand (12 Rules for Life is the strict format, as well as the title of this book, but subheadings lead to plenty of journeys off the beaten path) and his constant theocratic moralizing gets old fast. I think this is basically a boring book written by a boring man, made notable and ironic due to the fact that it was written by a psychologist/philosopher in the midst of his very public and personal psychological and philosophical midlife crisis.
informative
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
This took me almost a year to finish. It was painful. Common sense people. Do everything you can to be the best version of yourself.
One of those books which you need to read time and again. I got lost in some pages of the book. I tried to read line by line but I couldn't understand some paragraphs. This one is really deep. Perhaps I need to read again to get more out of this book. Overall, a wonderful read. Simple and wise life advices are given throughout the book, the storytelling manner in really impressive, although, I couldn't get all of it. A must read to understand life changing ideas with deep storytelling.
I never finished the book. I really really tried. I stopped at the fourth rule. Good luck
Equal parts enlightening, heart wrenching and hilarious
Thanks to this book , I went through his lecture series "Maps of Meaning". Just loved it .
I don't get way so many people love this book. I did a quick read, but I found nothing profound. Seems like a lot of self help books except that it is significantly longer with more "intellectual" language. I will re-read again to see if I missed something.