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Summary: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson

Written by: In A Nutshell Publishing
Narrated by: David Margittai
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Summary: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson: An Antidote to Chaos 

(Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

Called “one of the most important thinkers to emerge on the world stage for many years,” by The Spectator, Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules for Life is a truly thought-provoking read. How should we live in the modern world? Peterson aims to answer this question using his unique blend of ancient traditions, religion and scientific research from his many years as a clinical psychologist. 

He does not shy away from the hard questions and controversial topics. White privilege, postmodernism, gender identity, and the source of the world's greatest evils are all discussed. It should not be forgotten amid his controversial opinions that Peterson has over 20 years’ experience as a psychologist and offers countless nuggets of wisdom on living a better life throughout. 

Peterson journeys broadly, providing advice on confidence, dominance, communication, discipline, meaning and so much more. If you want to live a better life, read this book, study it - then live it. 

Why should you always pet a cat when you meet one in the street?

What can we learn from lobsters about success in life?

What terrible fate awaits those who criticize all the time?

Listen to find out!

It takes the average person 49.5 minutes to read 9000 words.

For the price of a coffee and a time investment of roughly 2 percent of your day, I believe the wisdom in this book to be well worth it's value. This book allows you to skip to the nuggets of wisdom and actionable content in a very easily absorbed, listenable way, including key takeaways at the end of each chapter. Save yourself time and money.

©2018 Rob Farrington (P)2018 Rob Farrington

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Took a long time before I would listen

But as Mr. Peterson says always treat people like thay might know somerhing you don't. Turns out we are on the same page and I shoulda read or listened to this a long time ago for confirmation of alot of things I believe and to pick up some new jewels. great job on the summary.

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Good overview, much easier than the full book!

The full book is very long and has a lot of content that doesn't fully add to the content. This is great summary and a real time saver!

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  • TC
  • 2023-11-10

Great summary

Thought is hit all the important points. Great way to get a reminder of what I read a long time ago.

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Great breakdown, straight to the point

I love Peterson so of course this is right up my ally! Well done breaking it down!

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Just the facts, ma'am.

To break down such amazing logic and teachings in a summary gave me a quick insight to what the book is about. It's broken down into 12 chapters that elaborate the ideas.

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Loved all of it, words to live by. Please continue to write more. it is so important to know that we have everything we in in the Bible.

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Great Read

I follow Jordan online and was excited to jump into the book. I'd heard a lot about it and it didn't disappoint. Definitely not the last I will enjoy this one.

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Really understood this book more especially when I watch his YouTube as well.

Thank you I came to Canada 15 years ago and I understood every word you said. I will listen to this for a few weeks just like you said so it becomes part of me and

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Informative and Easy to Understand!

It was perfect that after every chapter there were the 'key takeaways', easily defined to follow.
If you get weirded out by the biblical reference, don't. They are just tools and examples used to help us understand what J.P. is trying to get across.
Gifted this Summary version to two of my closest friends.
Will be purchasing the full version!

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good overall summary

I've read the 12 rules for life before. this is a good reminder, but a little short. could've been a bit longer

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  • Leanna Hutsell
  • 2019-01-19

Recommend this to anyone of any age.

I am a 17-year-old senior in high school, and I am taking my time with this audio book for sure. So far, the first two rules are absolutely amazing and I have implemented them fully. I love Jordan Peterson, and I can't wait to finish this audio book. I would seriously recommend this to anyone of any age.

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  • Adriaan Goosen
  • 2019-04-05

Enjoyed the summary of good principles.

Sounds basic, but we keep forgetting these principles to improve our lifes and influence those around us.

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  • Barabara Carasco
  • 2019-01-19

Great audio book and very helpful!

Great audio book and very helpful for putting your life in the right direction if you need to. I like how Jordan incorporates biblical references. You don't have to believe in anything to understand you just need to understand perspective and have an open mind.

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  • Jose Maria Vengoechea
  • 2019-04-14

Damage audio

The audio from chapter 4 to the end is damage it just stop playing, fix this and send me the complete audio file.

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  • Rob Windsor
  • 2020-01-03

A good summary of a fantastic book.

This was a very unique, life changing book for me. Jordan Peterson has a unique ability to be able to break apart chaos and find order inside of it. 12 rules for life will bring a sense of understanding to Anyone who reads it. As long as they are honest with them self. It should be required reading in every high school classroom. this summary by David is a good quick read to get the overall understanding of the book but can and no way replace the actual book by Jordan Peterson.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2018-08-20

Fantastic book

Great advice and a joy to listen too. I would definitely recommend people give this a read

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  • 2019-10-04

0n Point!!

Narrator great!! One of those Books you want on Hard Back!! Go Back and Reflect take notes!! Definitely Buying this Book! Looking Forward to the Purchase!

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  • Eric W.
  • 2019-01-19

Buyer Beware!

This is possible the worst audio book I have ever purchased. The narrator says "Peterson" so much... Always referencing Jordan Peterson in 3rd person. Just give me a summary of the book without saying Peterson wrote, Peterson said, Peterson meant...

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  • Micah
  • 2018-10-29

Great idea, well executed.

Very well put together and a great read full of good ideas. Thanks! By all means, read the full book but this is a brilliant summary.

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  • 2021-03-07

Helpful...

My eyes are not what they used to be so I have switched to mostly audibles. However, sometimes while listening to the longer versions my mind will wonder some. This summary helped for focusing on key points I may otherwise miss. Thank you.

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