Jordan Peterson, Jordan Peterson, Jordan Peterson. The name is everywhere but I knew little else other than the name seemed to be catching everyone's social media attention. I had an opportunity to pick up and read his 2nd book "12 Rules for Life: An Antiodote to Chaos" so I thought, why not?
In '12 Rules' Peterson makes twelve statements that, with their explanation, outline his concepts of how to Be, and how Being can lead to a better world. Some of these piqued my curiosity - "Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsbile for Helping" Ok. "Make Friends With People Who Want The Best For You." Definately. "Do Not Bother Children While They Are Skateboarding." Huh? "Pet a Cat When You Encounter One On The Street". Whaaaat?
With each of the 12 is a small personal tale and sliver of insight creating relevance and connection with the reader. Rationally, the blending of logic and calm, something less and less common these days, Peterson builds his cases and elaborates each point, eventually tying them all together into a package of universal improvement - by focusing on improving ourselves.
While overall, I loved the entire book, I often found myself thinking - this seems a bit wordy. But I was also regularly surprised with sentences that dropped into my mind and rumbled around my consicousness for the remainder of the day. There were also numerous times I was breathless. Not from concepts but from the frentice, bounding pace like the author was was tryign to capture a wisp before it faded. Overall, very thought provoking and highly recommended read [4/5]
In '12 Rules' Peterson makes twelve statements that, with their explanation, outline his concepts of how to Be, and how Being can lead to a better world. Some of these piqued my curiosity - "Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsbile for Helping" Ok. "Make Friends With People Who Want The Best For You." Definately. "Do Not Bother Children While They Are Skateboarding." Huh? "Pet a Cat When You Encounter One On The Street". Whaaaat?
With each of the 12 is a small personal tale and sliver of insight creating relevance and connection with the reader. Rationally, the blending of logic and calm, something less and less common these days, Peterson builds his cases and elaborates each point, eventually tying them all together into a package of universal improvement - by focusing on improving ourselves.
While overall, I loved the entire book, I often found myself thinking - this seems a bit wordy. But I was also regularly surprised with sentences that dropped into my mind and rumbled around my consicousness for the remainder of the day. There were also numerous times I was breathless. Not from concepts but from the frentice, bounding pace like the author was was tryign to capture a wisp before it faded. Overall, very thought provoking and highly recommended read [4/5]
