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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Written by:
Jordan B. Peterson
Narrated by:
Jordan B. Peterson

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
1283
Narrator
167
Release Date
January 23, 2018
Duration
15 hours 56 minutes
Summary
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What are the most valuable things that everyone should know?

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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Matthew M.

I was a little hesitant about Peterson because he is such a pop phenomenon, but I started with Maps of Meaning and realized how serious, honest and insightful of a thinker he is. I found the content in 12 Rules inspiring and helpful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking to explore self, action and meaning.

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Kim O.

Joyless. Generally negative vibe. Lecturing tone. I wasn’t moved to act in any helpful, positive way. Personal and research “stories” have interest but not inspiring.

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Cameron S.

Jordan’s book like his lectures are riveting and thought provoking, his voice is a bit dry but what he has to say is paramount in today’s world. He should never stop,

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Jaewon K.

amazing amazing amazing

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Andrew L.

Most helpful and enlightening book I've ever come across. Thank you, Jordan.

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Anonymous

Jordan Peterson is a role model for men in this time that need a brilliant, sophisticated,and courageous figure to aspire to besides the typical sports athlete or movie star. if your looking for traits and virtues that you want to hold, and want to carry yourself as man to be a loving husband ,supporting father, a public figure. A force to be reckoned with in pursuit of happiness or in defenses of it . It is time to strap up your boots educate yourself it's time for men to get back out there and be productive in your own lives.

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Tanner F.

awesome, everyone should read this. Let's build a better world from the individual up.

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Anonymous

Very moving. Forced me to examine my life and strategize on how to become a better person. First Jordan Peterson book, and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Plus I can refer to this one again and again to get back on track.

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Anonymous

Hope everyone can listen to/read thus book and apply rules to life, it’s the real change.

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Manny Nicole L.

Good listen. Anyone who find this listen (book) joyless and negative is truly and unquestionably dead inside. Even my child was able to take something positive out of this.

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Humberto M.

Just an amazing piece of work, highly dangerous for snowflakes

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Anonymous

Great lessons and advices for those who want to improve their life situations. I would say it is a life changing book and can change ones perspective towards certain situations in life. Listeners were able to get the full essence and emotions through the narration of the author himself.

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Caleb S.

one of the most important books of the 21st century

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Anonymous

Great book. Very deep.

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Jeremy Fisher

It helped me. Ty Jordan.

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Anonymous

Jordan has a sinscere way of talking. Listening to his words in his own voice delivered the meaning behind his literature. In his own voice you can feel how much he means what he has written, and how mich what he has written means to him.

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Anonymous

Timeless masterpiece

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Anonymous

Great book.

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Gabriel M.

Great book if you are looking to maximize your potential. This book contains a thorough description of how to live a righteous life.

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Jason S.

Love Jordans books

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Chloe L.

Jordan Peterson is a delight, I am thankful for the impact he has made on my life. Listened to it at 1.3x speed and it's perfect, I think I'll read the hard copy as well so I can take notes.

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Thomas M.

Extremely complex and beyond the grasp of most people. BUT there is not one person who will not benefit from reading Jordan B’s rules. Much of getting to understand the most important aspects of life is within this book. I personally had to read it twice in order to comprehend as much as possible. Buy it and let Jordan B’s lovely voice take you away.

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Jeremy G.

worth the read

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Zack K.

Best book I have ever read. Very useful

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Grid G.

This book was a disappointment. Tends to veer significantly off topic and is very heavy on religious preaching and biblical references.

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Anonymous

Thoroughly formulated and brilliantly articulated thoughts and analyses on the human condition with its oughts. Well worth the time.

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Anonymous

Such a great book !

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Teddy C.

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Anonymous

I loved the book, it resonated with me, leaving plenty notes which I’ve transcribed on a word document for future revisiting . I’m not a native speaker, and I’m also not well lectured on the Bible stories, so I found it a bit hard to follow those parts, but the personal stories made up for that; I loved those , I can tell Peterson is trying his best to make these rules stick; in school , I find most of the teachers that suck or that sucked fail to provide students with useful analogies or real life applications or experiences that give the concept a dimension, so that words become something more than abstract containers .

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Daniel S.

I like Peterson I’ve probably watched hundreds of hours now of him on different platforms. So I thought the book would be something special, however in my opinion if you’ve heard one or two of Peterson’s interviews you’ve kind of heard it all. The book just goes on and on about human behavior but kind of in that 48 laws of power way where you’re like duhh that’s obvious. But maybe I’m just burnt out with the guys message. I am not hating on the guys book. But yeah it was a little mundane.

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Anonymous

Help me a lot

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Anonymous

Great use of time. Depth, courage and compassion woven together for you and I.

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Anonymous

Firstly, the organizational structure is problematic. The chapters, ostensibly centered around the titular rules, often meander into tangential discussions that obscure the main points rather than clarifying them. This lack of focus makes it difficult for readers to extract actionable advice.Secondly, the book's use of academic and esoteric language unnecessarily complicates its messages. Peterson draws heavily on psychology, mythology, and religion, yet the connections between these disciplines and the practical advice meant to be derived from them are tenuous and poorly explained. This not only alienates readers without a background in these areas but also undermines the universality and applicability of the advice.Furthermore, Peterson's arguments frequently rely on anecdotal evidence and personal beliefs rather than rigorous scientific research. While personal insights can be valuable, their predominance over empirical data in a self-help context can mislead readers about the efficacy of the advice provided.Lastly, the tone of the book often comes across as didactic and prescriptive, which, when combined with the author's controversial public persona, may color the reader's perception of the advice and its value.In conclusion, while '12 Rules for Life' aspires to offer a comprehensive guide to living a meaningful life, its lack of clear organization, reliance on dense and inaccessible language, questionable use of sources, and prescriptive tone significantly detract from its effectiveness as a self-help resource.

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John H.

This enlightening book is replete with great insight into human nature, psychology, and cultural evolution. Understanding Peterson's twelve rules will surely help you navigate life's joys and travails and improve your relationships. His wisdom is profound. It's a challenging listen, however, because the author uses an academic vocabulary; his narrative can sometimes be complex and a bit confounding. You'll have to follow his narrative and diction closely to avoid being left behind. That said, I'm certainly going to read his other books.

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Cindy G.

I have read so many self-help books, they become redundant. This book surprised me. As a therapist that favors an existential approach, this book was a joy to read. I love the brutal honesty of the author. I would read it again and recommend it to others.

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Anonymous

Amazing book! One I think should probably be read once a year!

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Anonymous

Jordan B Petersons voice is so so soothing. He’s got amazing insight

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Nick H.

Amazing book. The man is absolutely brilliant!

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Mohamed Hashim

The 15 hours duration could be summarized to 15 minutes, long unrelated details Sometimes I kept skipping for more that third of the book

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John R.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is one of the best thinkers not just of our time, but maybe ever.

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Anonymous

What a complete idiot.

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Elliott B.

an absolutely amazing and unforgettable read! life changing

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Anonymous

instruction manual for people lost in life

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Emily L.

Peterson was one of my favourite teachers in undergrad, but I’m dissapointed in this book. For someone who used to have such a complex and full analysis of his subject matter, he seems to have fallen into black and white thinking characteristic of depression. We’re all individuals competing for simple dominance on a social hierarchy to win the evolutionary game. Not to say that this theory doesn’t hold water…but it’s too simple and focused on the individual. What about cooperation, social group cohesion, networks of collaboration to help the group as a whole. There is just as much research out there that supports this viewpoint as there is the individual lobster example.

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Anonymous

didnt know it would be a bible loving book. crap

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Gloria G.

The title and chapter titles are a gimmick to get you to read/ listen to his opinions and boring personal life events. Even the few topics interesting (chaos vs order) are totally academic in nature and of no relation to tips on your own life. Book is a total ruse - an academic exercise. Read only if that is what you want- but be aware that’s what this is.

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Anonymous

Enlightening. The parts that are based on the cases from the author's practice were excellent. My favorite were the last few rules.

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Žak M.

Excellent.

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Jeremy G.

great read.

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Tyler M.

I still like Jordan B Peterson

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Steven S.

Great listen! If you enjoy Jordan's lectures, debates, or podcasts you will enjoy this book. I look forward to his next one.

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SEUNGSIN L.

Greeeeeeeeat

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Shannon James

I love JP but at times I found the book lacking the layman's terms required for a commute style listen where I couldn't readily ask Google to define a word I heard. This book was highly informative & I took away some profound ideas that have helped shapedy life for the better. It's too bad the ratings are out of 5 stars and not more specific (as I can rate either 100% satisfaction with 5 stars or 80% satisfaction with 4; neither accurately reflects my book review). I would prefer to rate the title as 9/10 and the narrator 9.5/10 . Overall, it's a worthwhile purchase at the $14.95 / 1 credit price. If your iffy on the price / book - I'd recommend starting with monthly audiobook club called something like "Best Picks" where you get a more than satisfactory amount of titles to listen to in EVERY genre for a month. Then you can get your money's worth before committing to the personal development genre / $14.95 for a single title. At least you get to keep this once you buy it though!

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Anonymous

Boring, and religion preaching

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