Robinson, Nathan (June 24, 2019). "A Chat With Chomsky". Current Affairs. Archived from the original on September 1, 2019 . Retrieved September 2, 2019. Linked to the previous rule, it is important to remember that taking on responsibilities that others tend to shun does not mean forcing ourselves to do things we hate. Rules to live by from a grumpy old man". Irish Independent. February 25, 2018. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018 . Retrieved March 3, 2018.

Peterson criticizes the postmodern assertion that gender is merely a social construct, and that there are no differences between males and females. He disagrees that there needs to be complete equality, in every behavior and preference, at all times. It's easy to complain or blame our children for what we don't like about them. First because "they are only children", later because "adolescence is a difficult age".

12. If you meet a cat on the street, stop and pet it

You can hate the universe for this. Or you can accept that suffering is an undeniable part of existence, and loving someone means loving their limitations. Superman without any flaws is boring and has no story. As also happens in marital relationships, small things (annoying habits, home management, children or finances ...) tend to grow larger when they are not dealt with on the spot, turning small stones into mountains of misunderstandings and quarrels.

It is therefore easy to get lost in the vast material shared by the former Harvard Professor over the past 5 years. Hutchens, Gareth (March 12, 2018). "Not all he says is defensible, but Jordan Peterson deserves to be taken seriously". The Guardian. Archived from the original on March 12, 2018 . Retrieved March 12, 2018. The complete collection of 24 ethical principles based on biology, mythology, religion, literature and scientific research by Prof. Jordan Peterson. Life is said to be too short to learn only from one's mistakes; the wise also learn from those of others.

4. Compare yourself to who you were yesterday instead of comparing yourself to someone else

Doyle, Martin (December 19, 2018). "Ireland's bestselling books of 2018 revealed". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on December 20, 2018 . Retrieved January 6, 2019. If you can't stand their actions or attitudes, think about how much strangers who don't love them as much as you can. And what consequences this may have in their adult life. Transform your goals into something achievable today. If it’s not within your control, look somewhere else. Let every day end a little better than it started. Wilhelm, Heather (January 29, 2018). "Commentary: The last gasps of America's outrage culture". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on March 16, 2018 . Retrieved March 3, 2018. Joe Humphreys of The Irish Times argued people shouldn't be stopped "from reading what is a veritable powerhouse of a book: wise, provocative, humorous and also maddeningly contradictory (as all deep and truthful studies of human nature must be)". [87] Glenn Ellmers in Claremont Review of Books wrote that Peterson "does not shrink from telling readers that life means pain and suffering. His deft exposition, however, makes clear that duty is often liberating and responsibility can be a gift". [29]

People talk because this is how they think. They need to verbalize their memories and emotions to clearly formulate the problem, then solve it. As a listener, you are helping the other person think. Sometimes you need to say nothing; other times, you serve as the voice of common reason. The last rule of Peterson's first book stems from his observation of a stray cat and from a parallel that he draws with our lives.

Rubenstein, Adam (March 1, 2018). "Jordan Peterson: 'I Don't Want People Falling Down in an Ideological Abyss' ". The Weekly Standard. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018 . Retrieved March 3, 2018. Whether it's a glow of light in the dark, or the sweetness of stroking a cat or dog, remember what really matters and grab every opportunity to make your life lighter and brighter. Do not take a prejudicial position without first delving into it on your own, reading with your eyes and listening with your ears. 19. Try as hard as you can on at least one thing and see what happens But take away religion, and a void remains. There is no scientific code of ethics that inherited the stabilizing role of religion. In the absence of clear rules and a moral compass, people are prone to nihilism, existential angst, and misery. Assume that your conversation partner has reached careful, thoughtful conclusions based on her own valid experiences.