Jordan B. Peterson on 12 Rules for Life

Last year I attempted suicide. I was newly single and jobless. I was living out of my truck and extremely lonely. I couldn't even afford data on my phone to properly communicate with the outside world, or my mother in England (I live in NZ). One day, when I was sitting outside a café, using their free wifi, I saw a suggested video pop up of a "Jordan Peterson Owns..." I clicked on it. It was entertaining. That led me to watch other videos of his and soon I found out that he wasn't just someone who puts people in their place- but a loving, caring man with great wisdom and knowledge on how to fix the mess I called my life. I parked outside that same café every night for a couple of weeks and I've been obsessed with his teachings ever since. I know he hears this a lot; and for good reason, but this man has literally saved my life. I keep his book on me like a bible and I revisit old lectures all the time. I'm no longer suicidal. I'm not longer homeless. I have a room to clean. Thank you, Dr. Peterson. Edit: I'm completely blown away by all the lovely messages from people from all over the world. It gives me a great feeling of global unity, that we are all one, fighting the same battle. Endless love and respect to you all. I wish you nothing but happiness. An update to my life: I just got a puppy. I guess you could say I took rule 12 a little too seriously and instead of petting a cat (in this case a dog) I actually adopted one. Take care, love to you all.

I feel like I just took my brain to a five star restaurant. Wonderful!

When nobody else celebrates you, learn to celebrate yourself. We hope to see more like this.

The most important thing that should be on everyone's mind currently should be to invest in different sources of income that doesn't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the word. This is still a good time to invest in various stocks, Gold, silver and digital currencies..

Being 18 years old watching him is probably the best choice ive ever made

The guy who introduces Dr. Peterson is so genuinely happy he is here.

I am amazed at the amount of wisdom that he has been able to cram in his head,and then be able to recall it in a useful manner. He is amazing!!!!

This gives me hope. I'm not sure if this counts as a therapy session but to me it was incredible. Thank you Jordan Peterson

I'm functionally depressed. Been listening to Peterson almos everyday for a few months now. Just cleaned my room today. Edit: it's amazing how so many people in the comments don't see the analogy.

"You are devaluing what you say if you are offering it to an audience that doesn't listen" damn

What a shame that some colleges are prohibiting their students from hearing Jordan Peterson's very important lessons for life. What a great loss. What i've noticed in my "working class life" is that many of the younger people have found him and that his lectures are available online (youtube). We need more of this man and those like him.

4:31 Chapter 1: Stand up straight with your shoulders straight 16:24 Chapter 2: Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping 22:53 Chapter 3: Befriend people who want the best for you 25:45 Chapter 4: Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not the useless person you are today 37:22 Chapter 5: Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them 48:54 Chapter 6: Set your house in order before you criticise the world 58:47 Chapter 7: Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient 1:05:00 Chapter 9: Assume the person you are listening to knows something you don’t 1:11:43 Chapter 11: Do not bother children while they are skateboarding 1:17:09 Chapter 12: Pet a cat when you encounter one in the street 1:22:30 Q&A session Chapter missing: Chapter 8: Tell the truth. Or at least don’t lie Chapter 10: Be precise in your speech

4 million people took an hour and thirty minutes out of their day to watch a lecture on how to better their lives. I officially have hope for the future.

I would like to say a very special thank you for the SJW's that have wrongly accused Dr. Peterson for bringing him to the limelight and allowing him to share his amazing, peaceful, loving, caring and helpful message to all of us.

This man... Jesus, he is a GIFT for humanity! I cannot even express how grateful I am to him for sharing his knowledge over the decades. He helped me so much!

33 years old, No education or understanding before hand on life just lived it, feeling my way through. Listening and resonating so deeply with him with what i stumbled upon, fumbled, tumbled through life so far.. haha This man is everything to humanity

To all the teenagers and early 20 s out there. I'm 27 and I wish I had heard this at 15. Do yourself a favor and listen to the man. Don't let your ego get in the way.

im 98 yrs old listen to your body and treat your family friends well I know i haven't much time please listen to your inner self. life is tough make it easy and don't beat your self up over mistakes try learn be kind to you. night my fellow humans..

This Canadian guy is not just a buddy, he's a friend.

Very well articulated; I wish I had more time for trial and error, but I'll be 56 in October and I need ideas and advice on what investments to make to set myself up for retirement, especially with the looming inflation and recession; my goal is to have a portfolio of at least $850k at the age of 60.