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Do you know who this man is?
I imagine many in this space do
But if you donโt, you should.
Since I started my journey towards self-improvement several years back
Do you know who this man is?
I imagine many in this space do
But if you donโt, you should.
Since I started my journey towards self-improvement several years back
There probably isnโt any other single individual who has made as much of an impact on my life as has been made by
Jordan B. Peterson
Heโs like the grandfather I never had.
And I am so thankful for his life and work
But this isnโt just a big fan boy post.
Jordan B. Peterson Heโs like the grandfather I never had.
And I am so thankful for his life and work
But this isnโt just a big fan boy post.
Although Iโd have no shame in that..
Itโs not.
What Iโd like to share today are 3 of the most important lessons Iโve learned.
From his
- Life
- Books
- Lectures
So, letโs get to it
1. Say what you mean, and donโt back down.
Itโs not.
What Iโd like to share today are 3 of the most important lessons Iโve learned.
From his
- Life
- Books
- Lectures
So, letโs get to it
1. Say what you mean, and donโt back down.
If youโre not familiar with Dr. Peterson, he is a clinical psychologist and has served as a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto since 1998.
He was brought to the forefront over his views on some political and social issues.
He was brought to the forefront over his views on some political and social issues.
There was one situation in particular that really blew up
His name was all over the internet for a while
When asked if he would use certain words if they were compelled by the law, he gave a firm no.
His name was all over the internet for a while
When asked if he would use certain words if they were compelled by the law, he gave a firm no.
He believes in free speech, and will not be compelled to use certain words by the law, as this violates his conscience and understanding of the law.
He said this very plainly.
And he meant what he said.
The media really blew this out of proportion.
He said this very plainly.
And he meant what he said.
The media really blew this out of proportion.
His words were twisted, his character smeared
He went on talk shows where his actual answers to their questions were completely disregarded, his words twisted, and he was made out to be some sort of bigot.
This happened over and over again.
But he did not recant.
He went on talk shows where his actual answers to their questions were completely disregarded, his words twisted, and he was made out to be some sort of bigot.
This happened over and over again.
But he did not recant.
He never has.
He took a strong stance based upon his principles and moral compass.
And then refused to compromise.
In this way, be like Jordan Peterson.
Say what you mean.
Donโt back down.
2. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.
He took a strong stance based upon his principles and moral compass.
And then refused to compromise.
In this way, be like Jordan Peterson.
Say what you mean.
Donโt back down.
2. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.
If youโve read his book, you know this is rule #2 from 12 Rules For Life.
I love that entire book, and if somehow youโve not read it yet, I suggest you do so ASAP.
But back to this point.
Thereโs this phenomena Iโve noticed with good-hearted people:
I love that entire book, and if somehow youโve not read it yet, I suggest you do so ASAP.
But back to this point.
Thereโs this phenomena Iโve noticed with good-hearted people:
They tend to be much kinder to others than they are to themselves.
And it seems they often do more to care for others than they do themselves.
When it comes to other people,
They are quick to
- forgive
- show understanding
- do their very best to help them
And it seems they often do more to care for others than they do themselves.
When it comes to other people,
They are quick to
- forgive
- show understanding
- do their very best to help them
And yet they show no such kindness to themselves.
So treat yourself like someone youโre responsible for helping.
Because you are.
The same care, guidance, and effort you put into helping other people
Put that same energy into helping yourself.
So treat yourself like someone youโre responsible for helping.
Because you are.
The same care, guidance, and effort you put into helping other people
Put that same energy into helping yourself.
Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.
Now, last
But certainly not least
3. Have compassion, give encouragement.
โPeople need so little encouragement...โ
Now, last
But certainly not least
3. Have compassion, give encouragement.
โPeople need so little encouragement...โ
Iโd been following Dr. Peterson for some time before I came across this clip Iโm going to reference.
Peterson has much wisdom to give to all people, both young and old alike
Much of it quite harsh on the surface.
Peterson has much wisdom to give to all people, both young and old alike
Much of it quite harsh on the surface.
You wonโt find much fluff, and his talks are noticeably without niceties and platitudes
But I genuinely believe Dr. Peterson desires to truly help people
I was watching this clip from an interview
But I genuinely believe Dr. Peterson desires to truly help people
I was watching this clip from an interview
Dr. Peterson shared how when he was on his speaking tour, people would have the opportunity to talk with him just a moment after the talk was over
He shared how they would tell him about how he had helped them, and how their life had improved because of his work.
He shared how they would tell him about how he had helped them, and how their life had improved because of his work.
And he said he noticed they were sort of hesitant to share the good news
As if they were not used to being able to share accomplishments and have them be well-received
And in this clip, as heโs recalling this, he gets noticeably emotional, a bit choked up
As if they were not used to being able to share accomplishments and have them be well-received
And in this clip, as heโs recalling this, he gets noticeably emotional, a bit choked up
โWhen people share good news about their life, people donโt necessarily respond positively...You know, they donโt get encouragement...
And people need so little encouragement!โ
And people need so little encouragement!โ
That clip made 2 things clear to me:
- This man truly cares about people
- What he said is true
It IS so true that in our culture today
- This man truly cares about people
- What he said is true
It IS so true that in our culture today
Your success will not be celebrated by many
Money Twitter is sort of this wonderful exception sometimes
But others will not always celebrate your wins with you.
Money Twitter is sort of this wonderful exception sometimes
But others will not always celebrate your wins with you.
Others often wonโt encourage you after your accomplishments
But the impact that just a bit of genuine, compassionate encouragement can make in the life of another cannot be overstated.
There are people out there, or even all around us, really
That are TRYING
But the impact that just a bit of genuine, compassionate encouragement can make in the life of another cannot be overstated.
There are people out there, or even all around us, really
That are TRYING
Maybe theyโre struggling
And you have no idea how your encouragement could help them
The difference that the right words at the right time could bring.
So if you truly want to help others?
- Be compassionate
- Give encouragement
This doesnโt always look the same.
And you have no idea how your encouragement could help them
The difference that the right words at the right time could bring.
So if you truly want to help others?
- Be compassionate
- Give encouragement
This doesnโt always look the same.
Sometimes compassionate encouragement looks like a pat on the back, of a kind word
And sometimes it looks more like a kick in the rear.
But the bottom line is
If you truly want to help
CARE about those who you are trying to impact.
Empathize with them.
Have compassion.
And sometimes it looks more like a kick in the rear.
But the bottom line is
If you truly want to help
CARE about those who you are trying to impact.
Empathize with them.
Have compassion.
And then encourage them whenever possible.
Have compassion.
Give encouragement.
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So thatโs it.
3 lessons Iโve learned from someone I consider to be one of the wisest men alive today.
Have compassion.
Give encouragement.
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So thatโs it.
3 lessons Iโve learned from someone I consider to be one of the wisest men alive today.
If youโre a fan of Peterson, and thereโs been a big lesson heโs taught you that I didnโt mention here
Iโd love to hear about it, so letโs talk in the comments below
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Itโs much appreciated.
Regardless, if you read this far, thank you!
Dr. Peterson has been a huge positive impact on my life
And I hope these lessons have been helpful to you.
Itโs much appreciated.
Regardless, if you read this far, thank you!
Dr. Peterson has been a huge positive impact on my life
And I hope these lessons have been helpful to you.
