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The Most Important Thing in Life, According to Jordan Peterson
Whether you admire or abhor this Canadian psychologist, there are a few lessons we can all learn from him.
If you spend a lot of time on the internet, there’s a substantial chance you might have stumbled upon Jordan Peterson before. He’s a Canadian psychologist who has garnered worldwide attention in recent years.
There are numerous reasons for this attention, such as the widespread availability of his lectures, debates, and interviews (some of which went viral, like his interview with Cathy Newman). He's also known as the author of two books titled 12 Rules for Life and Maps of Meaning.
The major theme of Peterson’s lectures and writings draws upon psychology, history, mythology, and even pop-culture at times; to illustrate pointers about how we can live a meaningful life.
A somewhat controversial figure, his ideas attract an abundance of both criticism and praise — with a strong case on each side. I am neither a fan nor a hater of Jordan Peterson, but I do think there are some valuable things to be learned from him.
