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Jordan Peterson, born June 12, 1962, is a Canadian clinical psychologist and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto. He gained widespread recognition with his book "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" published in 2018, which became an international bestseller. more Jordan Peterson, born June 12, 1962, is a Canadian clinical psychologist and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto. He gained widespread recognition with his book "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" published in 2018, which became an international bestseller. In 1999, he published "Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief," a work that explores the connection between belief systems and psychological processes. Peterson's lectures on topics ranging from psychology, mythology, and religion to modern cultural and political issues have amassed a significant online following. His debates and interviews, particularly those addressing free speech and political correctness, have further solidified his position as a prominent public intellectual. less

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"The creative person, by necessity, must come to be at odds with the majority"
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"It's better to do something badly than to not do it at all"
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"In the West, we have been withdrawing from our tradition, religion, and even nation-centered cultures"
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"Work as hard as you possibly can on at least one thing and see what happens"
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"The secret to your existence is right in front of you"
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"Blaming others for your problems is a complete waste of time"
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"Power is competence"
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"Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don’t"
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"You cannot protect your children too much"
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"Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient)"
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"It's in responsibility that most people find the meaning that sustains them through life"
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"The purpose of life is finding the largest burden that you can bear and bearing it"
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"You're going to pay a price for every bloody thing you do and everything you don't do"
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"It took untold generations to get you where you are. A little gratitude might be in order"
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"What you aim at determines what you see"
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