Pick your favorite reason then read the book.
There are probably hundreds of good reasons to read Jordan Peterson’s book ‘12 Rules for Life,’ but you only need one. I’ve come up with twelve of them. I figure 12 rules, 12 reasons, nice parallel. You can pick your favorite from my list or come up with your own; doesn’t matter as long as you read the book.
Top 12 Reasons to read ‘12 Rules for Life‘ by Jordan Peterson
Twelve: “Dare to be dangerous … The forces of tyranny expand inexorably to fill the space made available for their existence.” If you want to stand up to bullies, read the book.
Eleven: “You should take care of, help and be good to yourself the same way you would take care of, help and be good to someone you loved and valued.” If you want to treat yourself better, read the book.
Ten: “It’s appropriate and praiseworthy to associate with people who’s lives would be improved if they saw your life improve.” If you’re looking for a better set of friends, read the book.
Nine: “Attend to the day, but aim at the highest good … to journey happily may well be better than to arrive successfully … ” If you want your life to be more adventurous, read the book.
Eight: “It is the primary duty of parents to make their children socially desirable.” If you want a better life for your children, read the book.
Seven: “Say only those things that make you strong. Do only those things that you could speak of with honour.” If you have personal behaviors you want to stop, read the book.
Six: “… sacrifice - and work – serves far more effectively than short-term impulsive pleasure at keeping suffering at bay.” If your looking for more courage in your life, read the book.
Five: “With love, encouragement, and character intact, a human being can be resilient beyond imagining … it’s deceit that makes people miserable beyond what they can bear.” If you want more truth in your life, read the book.
Four: “True thinking is rare - just like true listening. Thinking is listening to yourself. It’s difficult.” If you want to improve your thinking and listening skills, read the book.
Three: “Why refuse to investigate, when knowledge of reality enables mastery of reality? Ignored reality manifests itself in an abyss of confusion and suffering.” If you want to get better at identifying and facing reality, read the book.
Two: “In societies that are well functioning … competence, not power, is a prime determiner of status. Competence. Ability. Skill. Not power.” If you want to toughen up, gain more confidence, gain more competence and pull your weight in society, read the book.
One: “People are very tough. People can survive through much pain and loss. But to persevere they must see the good in Being. If they lose that, they are truly lost.” If you want to be more grateful and appreciative for the simple fact that you are alive, read the book.
I read the book for all twelve of these reasons and more. Now, I feel much better about myself, others, nature and the universe. I want you to get that awesome feeling too. So, happy reading. Let me know how you enjoyed it.
Sincerely, Dave
Note: Quoted passages are from the book “12 Rules for Life” by Jordan Peterson.
