Bridgetown Church has put together a holistic and user-friendly workbook to help you construct your Rule of Life. They have some wonderful questions and suggested practices that are worth considering. In September 2018, Peterson threatened to sue Cornell University philosopher Kate Manne for defamation after she called his work misogynistic in an interview with Vox. Manne called Peterson's threat an attempt to chill free speech. Vox considered the threat baseless and ignored it. [104] [105] [106] In a critique often shared by prominent intellectual Noam Chomsky, [107] Nathan Robinson of Current Affairs called Peterson a " charlatan" who gives "the most elementary fatherly life-advice" while adding"convolutions to disguise the simplicity of his mind." [108]

Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson. Penguin. Archived from the original on April 6, 2018 . Retrieved March 3, 2018. Consider your personality: If you’re introverted, carve out plenty of time to be alone in the quiet. If you’re more extroverted, make sure you get a lot of time with friends. But also do your best to architect a balance that works for you. If you had a cancer in your body, wouldn’t you want to know where it is, what it is, and how exactly to treat it? Why don’t you treat every other problem in your life with the same clarity? Don’t blame others for your problems. Don’t make excuses. Don’t be overly sensitive. Don’t be a drama queen. 15. Remember Things That You Are Grateful ForThe most interesting people are the ones who take an interest in life and never let go of the “beginner’s mind”. They discover learning opportunities and continue to grow, both personally and professionally. Rubenstein, Adam (March 1, 2018). "Jordan Peterson: 'I Don't Want People Falling Down in an Ideological Abyss' ". The Weekly Standard. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018 . Retrieved March 3, 2018. That’s quite an increase! And these are only numbers for job changes, which are just one type of life change we might experience. We’re now diving into the fourth rule of life: harnessing the power of kindness. It’s a simple concept, yet it holds an immense impact on our lives and those around us.

There are some people who are so bursting with energy and vitality that others feel compelled to listen to them, and feel drawn to them. You might end up getting in trouble if you try treating others how you want to be treated, instead of how they would like you to treat them. STEP #4:Discuss your Rule of Life with your roommate, spouse, or some other member of your household. If you live alone, discuss it with a friend who knows you well. Invite them to speak into what you’ve written. Next up is the concept of staying true to oneself. It’s easy to get caught up in societal expectations or trying to fit into certain molds. However, true happiness comes from knowing who you are at your core and honoring that person, regardless of external pressures.

In a review for Psychology Today, philosopher Paul Thagard called the book flimsy and said Peterson's views fail to stand up to philosophical scrutiny. According to Thagard, "If you go for Christian mythology, narrow-minded individualism, obscure metaphysics, and existentialist angst, then Jordan Peterson is the philosopher for you. But if you prefer evidence and reason, look elsewhere." [99] Psychologist John Grohol, writing for PsychCentral, said the book's basic advice was sound, self-evident, and harmless, but he could not recommend it because Peterson justified his advice with rambling tangential anecdotes and religious dogma instead of scientific data. [100] My curiosity to read this book was finally administered last night when I decided to read ‘The Rules of Life’ by British Author Richard Templar. Surround yourself with people who support you and genuinely want to see you succeed. You will push each other to greater heights; each person’s life improves as the others’ improve. They won’t tolerate your cynicism, and they will punish you when you mistreat yourself. Reflections on the National Science Foundation's Understanding the Rules of Life Program: Proceedings of a Workshop Series