12 RULES FOR LIFE by Jordan Peterson

12 RULES FOR LIFE by Jordan Peterson

by | Jul 29, 2022 | Personal productivity

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12 RULES FOR LIFE by Jordan Peterson
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Answer the questions below.

Do you sometimes compare yourself to others? How does it make you feel?
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Yeah, I definitely compare myself to others sometimes, especially when I see people around me achieving things faster or doing things I wish I could. It can make me feel a bit insecure or like I’m not doing enough. But I’ve been trying to focus more on my own progress, like how far I’ve come compared to where I was a year ago. It’s tough, but I feel better when I focus on myself instead of everyone else.

Which is worse, lying to yourself or others? Why?
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I think lying to yourself is worse. When you lie to others, it’s bad, but at least you can try to repair the damage. But when you lie to yourself, you’re distorting your own reality, and that can lead to much bigger problems down the road. Being honest with yourself, even when it’s hard, is crucial if you want to grow and improve. Without that honesty, you can’t fix what needs fixing.

What would be your main rules for life? Think about 2 or 3 at least.
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My main rules for life would be, first, always seek to improve yourself—just like the rule about comparing yourself to who you were yesterday. Second, stay honest, with yourself and others. That’s important for building trust and staying grounded. And third, keep things simple. I’ve found that life is easier when you cut out the unnecessary and focus on what really matters.

part one

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 0:18 What are the all 12 rules meant to help us with?
  • ⌚ 0:39 What motivated Natan to read Jordan Peterson’s book?

part two

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 0:55 What was the first rule?
  • ⌚ 1:12 Why do people compare themselves to others?
  • ⌚ 1:30 What are the disadvantages of comparing yourself to others?
  • ⌚ 2:18 Is social media good for our self-confidence and health? Why?
  • ⌚2:27 Who should we be comparing ourselves to?
  • ⌚2:52 What 4 questions can you ask yourself regarding your progress?
  • ⌚ 3:27 What are the benefits or comparing yourself to your past self rather than others?

part three

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 3:33 What is the second rule and what makes it so difficult?
  • ⌚ 3:45 What can lying to ourselves do to our progress?
  • ⌚ 4:47 Why is it so important to know and admit to yourself what you really want from life?
  • ⌚ 4:47 What is another way of telling the truth?
  • ⌚ 5:22 Why did Peterson avoid an uncomfortable conversation with his neghbour?
  • ⌚ 5:50 How did the man react at first and what happened later?
  • ⌚ 6:43 What question we might ask ourselves at the end of each day?
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DISCUSSION

Answer the questions below. Throw some newly learned words and phrases

  • Which of those two rules do you think is harder to follow?
  • Which is worse, lying to yourself or others? Why?
  • Do you have a working strategy for dealing with  uncomfortable situations?
  • Do you think you could stand your ground like Jordan Peterson while confronting the ex-con biker?
  • What do you think might have happened if Jordan had shown any sign of weakness to the ex-con?
  • What do you think of the idea of giving ourselves scores like Natan does for himself?

POLL

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Which of the Peterson's 12 Rules for Life do you think are the most practical and relevant for you?

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