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

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    IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a book summary of 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson and not the original book.

    Called "one of the most important thinkers to emerge on the world stage for many years," by The Spectator, Jordan B. Peterson's "12 Rules for Life" is a truly thought provoking read. How should we live in the modern world? Peterson aims to answer this question using his unique blend of ancient traditions, religion and scientific research from his many years as a clinical phycologist. 

    He does not shy away from the hard questions and controversial topics. White privilege, postmodernism, gender identity and the source of the world's greatest evils are all discussed. It should not be forgotten amid his controversial opinions that Peterson has over 20 years' experience as a phycologist and offers countless nuggets of wisdom on living a better life throughout. 

    Peterson journeys broadly, providing advice on confidence, dominance, communication, discipline, meaning and so much more. If you want to live a better life, read this book, study it - then live it. 

    Why should you always pet a cat when you meet one in the street?

    What can we learn from lobsters about success in life?

    What terrible fate awaits those who criticize all the time?

    Look inside to find out!

    It takes the average person 49.5 minutes to read 9000 words.
    For the price of a coffee and a time investment of roughly 2% of your day, I believe the wisdom in this book to be well worth it's value. This book allows you to skip to the nuggets of wisdom and actionable content in a very easily absorbed, readable way including key takeaways at the end of each chapter. Save yourself time and money.


    Amplify your knowledge in a simple, efficient manner. Take action, get your copy today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRobert Farrington
    Release dateAug 2, 2018
    ISBN9781386780793
    Summary: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson

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      Summary - In A Nutshell Publishing

      SUMMARY:

      12 Rules for Life

      by Jordan B. Peterson

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      Copyright © 2018 In A Nutshell Publications. Please note this is an UNOFFICIAL summary and analysis. This summary and analysis is not affiliated, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the subject book’s author or publisher. All Rights Reserved. The publisher and author make no warranties or representations with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Content and price subject to change without notice.

      Table of Contents

      Chapter One: Stand Up Straight with Your Shoulders Back

      Chapter Two: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping

      Chapter Three: Make Friends with People Who Want the Best for You

      Chapter Four: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, not to Who Someone Else Is Today

      Chapter Five: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them

      Chapter Six: Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World

      Chapter Seven: Pursue What Is Meaningful (Not What Is Expedient)

      Chapter Eight: Tell the Truth, or at Least Don’t Lie

      Chapter Nine: Assume That the Person You Are Listening to Might Know Something You Don’t

      Chapter Ten: Be Precise in Your Speech

      Chapter Eleven: Do Not Bother Children When They Are Skateboarding

      Chapter Twelve: Pet a Cat When You Encounter One On the Street

      Conclusion

      Chapter One:  Rule 1 – Stand Up Straight with Your Shoulders Back

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      Peterson begins by describing how certain creatures have managed to develop techniques to protect their territory and enhance their chances of survival. He explains how male lobsters fight to establish dominance on the ocean floor, and how a wren aggressively puts up a fight to keep other birds away from its territory.

      His conclusion from all this is simple - the fight over shelter, food, and mates is a life and death situation. In reality, even the victor often suffers serious injuries that leave him vulnerable to other competitors. There simply has to be a way to make the fight shorter, or better yet, avoid a fight in the first place. According to Peterson, the only thing that can achieve this is the dominance hierarchy.

      He goes ahead to explain how defeat and victory have an impact on brain chemistry. The brain of a winner tends to produce high levels of serotonin and low levels of octopamine, while losers produce more octopamine than serotonin. Serotonin gives the winner an upright, confident posture that makes them appear taller and more dangerous. The octopamine makes losers appear

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