This fantastic quote succinctly describes how an individual can read a library of information and, while not retaining every dot and tiddle of every book photographically within the mind, retains something even greater -- a renewed spirit, and with it a refined mind. That's all that one can ask for when accessing the God-given gift of comprehension, to become transformed by your new understanding for the better.
Great quote. I tend to scourge myself for knowing so little about a book I read a time ago. That decreases the motivation to read another because.... you know I'm too stupid anyways. I hope I will keep that sentence in mind when my brain wants to trick me into not-readery.
@@JM1675 I think we should not take a quote literally, because philosophy is not literal and it has to be taken in a philosophical sense. The essence of the quote is that you are truly educated if you seek knowledge. I agree that a person who is illiterate doesn't mean the person is not intelligent. However people who really want to improve themselves, will equip themselves with all the tools at their disposal to learn as much as possible. The tools being, reading a book, or listening to an audio book, listening to lectures, etc. A person wanting to learn and be better, will always be plagued (in a good sense) with the hunger to learn more and use any tools necessary.
“One glance at a book and you're inside the mind of another person, maybe somebody dead for thousands of years. Across the millennia, an author is speaking clearly and silently inside your head, directly to you.” ~ Carl Sagan
@@bidybo watch his interview with the blonde woman who’s British. He refused to accept the bill labeling it as hate speech, but he clarified he would call a student what they wanted
"You must be willing to be a fool to advance." This hit me hard as a first generation college student in engineering. I'm surrounded by brilliant people, and it can be intimidating to try and challenge yourself as doing so makes you vulnerable to mistakes, which is very frowned upon by peers. In my engineering club, I've made some significant mistakes and I was grilled hard for being incompetent by superiors and peers. In retrospect, it motivated me to become better. I didn't see it in this light until I thought about what Peterson said.
20 years in engineering, and I can offer this - surround yourself with people better than you, and you'll grow at a faster rate. You'll always stay a bit uncomfortable, but you learn to accept that feeling. Also, engineering is partially about failure - sometimes lots of it. (This is particularly true in R&D.) The first version of anything doesn't work. Don't get frustrated by that. It's part of the process. Keep designing! :-)
I’m a community college Engineering transfer track student and I’m thinking of joining an Engineering club but I don’t really know how I will compare to other people in the club.Essentially I feel like I’ve wasted my free time instead of tinkering with electronics and technology.Any tips?
One of the things I love most about martial arts is that everyone who starts doing it sucks at the beginning. You literally have to embrace that suck and just keep showing up to class and eventually you'll make it to where you want to be. Just keep showing up to class.
Yup, as a civil engineer I've always felt like the most incompetent in my field... But looking back I now see that I've been progressing A LOT, more than I could ever thought of. That wouldn't be a reality if I did something easier or work in a group where I was the "best"
When I was bien I didn't know how to walk while everyone around me mastered walking. People where laughing as I fell again and again trying to make a step. Today, I can run and they clap. What was wrong with me? Nothing. I was just getting started. Your superiors were all "incompetent" in the beginning. Just keep trying. God bless you.
1. All great leaders are readers. (Not all readers are leaders.) 2. The expert in anything was once a beginner. 3. Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice. - Anton Chekhov
It doesn't mean that reading will make you successful or whatever, it just means that the leaders had the curiousity and thirst for knowledge that put them in their position.
Unfortunately, junk-food is the highest gross income business in the food industry. TH-cam and their advertisers prefer mindless ads to accompany mindless videos.
The way Jordan Peterson explains what TH-cam is in today's world and the use of reading and listen to podcasts just made think 'wow'. Cause it never occurred to me to see it like the way Jordan has described. I feel like my way of seeing the world has broaden and this is why I enjoy listening to podcasts, reading books and watching certain parts of TH-cam. Thank you Ethan, Hila and Jordan for broadening my mind.
Well you're living your own instead of fantasizing about an alternate one that may never come to fruition. I'm not bashing books by saying this but moderation is key. It's the same for most media and entertainment, such as watching reality Tv as an example, you're watching someone else's life instead of living your own. To fantasize about a different life shows you are unwilling to improve your own.
@@baldwiniv5339 Well I suppose that's true but with reading a book, you learn more about different experiences in life. I'd say you're more equipped than with someone who doesn't read, of course this context doesn't apply to every genre of books. Essentially you're reading someone's experience and through that, you can associate these experiences with your daily life. So reading isn't a way of not willing to improve, it's more of a way to help you and guide you throughout your life.
@@baldwiniv5339 this is nonsense- in fact the opposite is true. You can get valuable ideas from the thoughts of others. If I'm a banker, I cannot live the life of a neurosurgeon, or artist. But maybe I could gain a perspective or an insight that I could apply to my own life. What's more, I can more readily understand the perspective of others and be more empathetic. These ancillary skills that come with reading is extremely valuable. One other thing: you say may "never come into fruition". Nearly every idea born to mankind has come from an intangible thought that manifested itself in a tangible outcome- Microsoft, Electronic Data Systems, Piggly Wiggly (the first supermarket chain), and countless others. These inspirations had to come from somewhere. Often it came from books.
@@TopazBeast not exactly the same. Reading gives you a perspective you can’t get from 95% of movies/tv/video games. Depending on the way it’s written 1st p/ 3rd/ multiple pov. You get inner dialogue. No, you don’t live their life. Impossible in any situation but I personally think (opinion) that it is a little deeper than movies or tv could ever offer you.
Jordan Peterson used to talk to TH-camr's with less than 2k subscribers. For a public intellect his humility never seizes to amaze me, and that's what sets him apart.
David Clinging hu·mil·i·ty (h)yo͞oˈmilədē/Submit noun a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness. if that doesn’t help you i don’t know what will.
"A book is like a portrait as opposed to a photograph." Such a beautiful way to describe it. Books are so much more intricate and mentally enriching than podcasts or videos.
Reading is my favorite thing to do. Everything about reading is enjoyable to me. The excitement of buying a new book and looking forward to sitting down and getting lost in the story.
I remember those days, back in the 80's and 90's when I still had that weird thing called "free time" - and much better eyesight! :-D More power to you though for continuing to enjoy reading: for those who can, go hard I say. Hopefully one day life might cycle back to that place where I have time, energy, focus and eyesight to be able to start reading again...
@@jacobjorgenson9285 Yes, that is a thing. I believe part of the reason why people are reading less and less is because they don't see reading as something enjoyable. They see it as something that burdens the mind, as a chore (I strongly believe this is an influence from the education system). People who like to read, read because they found a book that impacted them, one that they could understand and immerse themselves in, that could transport them somewhere new. And so they continue to read to once again immerse themselves into different ideas, different worlds that you would have otherwise never been to or experienced.
@Accidental Genius unfortunately, when you read a summary you're trusting the reviewer. You will most likely be losing content to some extent. Small changes in wording can spin around the meaning of any text, educational or fictional. Whatever time you might be saving you are losing in gaining the most extent of the text.
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." - Joseph Addison "Formal education makes you a living, but self education makes you a fortune." - Jim Rohn
I'm listening to this podcast while exercising. I'm 27 and I've never enjoyed exercise (besides swimming) but I've been motivated recently by Peterson and some of my favorite TH-camrs. I'm trying to sort myself out. Hopefully I can stay motivated.
Keep it up! I am in the same predicament. Peterson, as well as many others here on YT's words, have been encouraging me to welcome some new subtle changes in my life. Small changes, but much needed.
I'm 26 just got divorced. I was happy she was not we got two kids... Time to figure me out. Best way to look at any bad situation is someone always has it worse than you do.
Reading develops one's own personal comprehension and analytical abilities, to say nothing of vocabulary, so I wouldn't say it's on the level of listening more passively to a podcast, audio book, lecture, etc. There's a greater level of interaction with literature that accentuates the actual content of the book. Not to devalue discussions, films, and other more passive media. They're valuable, and they are more accessible. But I think reading simply cannot be replaced if you're looking for a means to improve yourself mentally.
sure there's something special about reading...and with all the focus on just one word at a time ...does something different in terms of comprehension...
Plus I personally can't manage to do something (dish washing, exercising, walking to uni) while listening at demanding contents, I need to sit in front of the pc as I would sit in front of a book
That's cute 😂. But remember if we ever have another emergency where there is a shortage of toilet paper, paperback books work much better then an ipad or cell phone or tablet to wipe your tush.🤣🤣🤣
The weird thing I have found about reading is that when I read, I struggle to remember what I read exactly. But when a conversation comes up on a topic discussed in that book, I remember it like a charm. Kind of like that point in the book skipped my conscious perspective and went straight into the subconscious realm.
Your brain is a machine thats always taking in what you have been reading. Dont underestimate it. When you reread it you probably say “oh yeah, i read this”. Thats what its doing.
To read, one must have a disciplined mind. This is the problem. I believe that the downfall of humanity today is the negligence of teaching the importance of discipline to our children. Never mind responsibility ,accountability and sacrifice.
While I agree discipline is important I've come to the conclusion that the downfall is caused by failing to teach our children how to make good decisions. Decisions based on facts and not emotions.
I think we are in a click-bait culture where people only have the attention span to read a headline of an article, much less a book. I'm happy to see people spend their time swiping through phone messages. It creates less competition for those who pursue real knowledge.
School destroyed reading for me, read fiction as a child and didnt start reading again until my 20s. I eat through books now and my genre as thankfully expanded but i know very few who read and I probably miss out because I never get to discuss a book with anyone.
@@michael57603 Whilst I appreciate that viewpoint, I cannot help but despair at the not uncommon sight of people sat at a restaurant table on their phones, having lost the art of conversation. They are no doubt devoid of any appreciation for the beauty of life, hence they no longer live it - they just let it pass them by. I seriously worry for where we're heading as a species - I think the number of those who, as you say, pursue real knowledge, are diminishing at an ominous rate, as we become increasingly consumed by the temptation of technology. Though I could be wrong!
My thing is, when I read back-to-back books for a few weeks, I am able to construct my thoughts much faster and clearer than when I go through periods of not reading. Reading (and not listening to audio books) somehow allows me to put my thoughts together at a clarity level that I love and need.
I find this to be true of writing. writing long form essays about topics, debating through text or journaling, all these things seem to sharpen my mind and thinking capabilities considerably.
My reading dropped off after falling into a funk when I lost my job. Lots of film and Netflix series watching for about a year instead of reading followed. All of a sudden I experienced brain fog and any articulateness I had dissipated. Scary. Returning to books asap!
@UnlegitApple it's more so for the people that watch this and how they interpret it, some people would probably think of him as egotistical or that he must think highly of himself to go as far as calling his own lectures as "high quality" as opposed to saying that it's demanding. Which kind of implies that he's already seen people's reactions or their take from his lectures and the feedback has probably been nothing short of demanding. At that point, anyone who's questioning themselves "I wonder what makes his lectures to be deemed as demanding education", those that are curious enough to go on TH-cam or wherever to watch his lectures will then find out for themselves as the lecture would speak for itself why others would call it demanding and very possibly "high quality"... He'd rather you as the viewer or to go and find out for yourself, instead of trying to sell it to you even if his words don't particularly given the feeling that he's trying to promote how good his lectures are.
I started reading books at April and so far I've read and finished 4 books which are Atomic Habits > Can't Hurt me > The Monk Who sold his Ferrari > The 80/20 Principle. I'm currently Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and I'm planning to read next is intelligent investor. I have applied everything in what I read and it has changed me truly. So many has changed and probably the biggest change I have ever had in my life in sleeping at 7:30 pm and waking up at 3:30AM and making my bed everyday. Thank God a fire lit inside of me to change during that 3rd week of april and I am so happy at where I am at right now.
@@cristiancarrillo1022 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear 2. Can't hurt me by David Goggins 3. The Monk Who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma 4. 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch 5. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki 6. Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
There's nothing quite like reading a book. It's one of the joys of life, I just couldn't imagine depriving myself of such a thing. Sure you could listen to an audiobook but it wouldn't be the same. Sure being able to listen while you're doing something else could be useful, but with a book you are fully immersed and focused on the text. You can paint the world and characters in your mind, with voices that only you can hear. And there's something particularly satisfying about being able to part with technology for a moment, and connect with this thing which is made from wood/earthy materials, and by flicking the pages you can smell the history of it. In an age where we're bombarded with technology all around us, I treasure a book as my escape out of this world of flashing lights and electronic voices.
I'm disappointed. Wish Peterson would have touched on some of this - - The neurological benefits of reading are significantly different than those of listening to a verbal discussion or story. - If you're listening to a podcast or anything while doing something else, benefits are limited by distraction. - Reading allows pauses for reflection, thought, and integration of knowledge, while listening requires suspending much of that so you can keep up with the discussion. - Reviewing a point or a piece of information from written material is easier because a page or a chapter can be marked, while reviewing a point from a recorded verbal discussion is much harder. - If you want to discuss a point you'd read, you can access the source for reference. If you're discussing something you heard in a podcast, chances are you're only going to share your impression of what was said. - And, finally, podcasts are a useful part of Peterson's marketing. Not that there's anything wrong with podcasts and YT videos, and these mediums do afford wide, wide public access to his material. Which is good. But, yeah, his answer to that question was a bit self serving.
I dont his intention but I think he also wanted to say the answer that people would like to hear since most people dont like reading. Watching a yt video or listening to a podcast is easier for most people.
“You must be willing to be a fool” beautiful insight I apply this to a new job it’s so easy to be worried you aren’t good enough. Reality is you can’t expect to be great right away. So powerful!
Reading is so much deeper than what Peterson depicts it to be. The mechanism behind reading is something he should have talked about, surprised he didn't. Reading comprehension is so important!
I went a whole school year, (This previous one, actually) without reading. It destroyed my motivation, it dampened my vocabulary, it made me seem and feel stupid. This may just be my case, but I think reading is necessary for some people to function efficiently, and be happy. I personally love finding books that I KNOW I will learn from. Fiction books are fun, too. Not going to lie, I owe my knack for reading for unlocking and maintaining my quick thinking, linguistic skill, and other such things related to words. Since 9 months ago, I owe Jordan Peterson for helping me unlock my more educated perspective, and my stern, objective outlook on things, such as politics. I've been able to abstract things so much more heavily than ever before in my life, thanks to him kind of giving a how-to on it in a lot of his lectures. Reading is only beneficial in my eyes, depending on how you look at things, being the one reading.
Honestly reading and listening to books is the best thing I've ever done, when I'm at the gym, driving or in work I'm listening to a book. When I get some time to myself in the house and the baby is asleep I have a book in my hand. It's seriously the best thing anyone can do for themselves
1. Audiobooks. (Any book, listen it like you listen to the radio or youtube) 2. Kindle (commutes, waiting rooms, long rides) 3. Buy physical books you want your friends to read (a 'personalized book' rec is an afford, affectionate gift) 4. Read nonfiction and fiction 5. Have books in various rooms of your house
I love reading and I’m amazed that people don’t do it more. Aside from travel I can’t think of anything else that has enhanced my life so greatly and cost me so little in return.
I love reading. The act of flipping thru pages of knowledge and collecting these books on my shelf is awesome. Audio books are also possibly equally as great. Their almost like extremely sophisticated podcasts, usually narrated by awesome voices, and my job allows me to listen to those while I work. In the past 4 months I've listened to almost 400 hours of podcasts, read 5 books, and recently got into audio books, having listened to 1.5 of them so far.
I’m doing my masters of literature. Pro tip: if you can’t read the difficult book (don’t care, don’t understand, no time) there is a guy with a doctorate on TH-cam lecturing on that book. Many times I supplement my reading of a book with a TH-cam lecture. You might be able to replace your reading of a book with a TH-cam lecture.
Breumeister ok cool can you help me real quick. I have a bunch of books that I bought that are interesting to read but when I read them I doze off or go off track and think of something else. It’s crazy
It seems more recently Ethan has been very quick to make up his mind about people and assume the worst. In the case of JP, at one point Ethan said JP was a great person and one of his favorite guests. If so, why not invite him to talk and clear the air? It’s bc Ethan has already made up his mind about JP-Ethan thinks he is an idiot since he is conservative and bc he promoted someone selling a JP head statue on Twitter. It’s sad and disappointing
JP’s unlocked a side of me I would have never guessed was within .My entire life I’ve struggled focusing or even caring about my education. Now I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and new information in part of this mans lectures.
‘Reading for pleasure has always been a minority occupation.’ And he elaborates on it, MIND. BLOWN. What he says about TH-cam videos and podcasts trumping radio and television in every which way is fascinating Also, when he puts TH-cam in a historic perspective and calls it a Gutenberg revolution…
He's wrong though. Reading for pleasure wasn't always a minority occupation. Actually, only recently has it gone below 50%. www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/09/07/the-long-steady-decline-of-literary-reading/?.de1b774ff4d4 The dumb part is that he takes that lie and then goes on from there, so the entire argument he makes from square one is moot.
Actually he isn't wrong, these statistics aren't about what's he's discussing here. "The percentage of American adults who read literature - any novels, short stories, poetry or plays" - From your link
@@tracychretien Agreed. Don't want to devalue this podcast, but people need to stop acting like everything JP says is something groundbreaking. When he says that "reading for pleasure has always been a minority occupation" he means (and this is my interpretation) that people read to be informed, to get knowledge on a certain topic, to study for school, to one up on someone else in a debate, to perform further experiments, etc. People usually don't read out of sheer enjoyment. Hell, people are even too lazy to pick up a comic book, which is why the average person would rather watch a superhero movie than read a comic, cuz "Muh actorz" on a big screen is more appealing than a bunch of still images.
Reading gives you the opportunity to talk to people you would never get a chance to meet in person! Smarter, more capable, and even dead people. You get to get inside their minds and reap the benefits of what they’ve shared!
About half a yeard ago I stopped using my smartphone to watch videos and browse fb. I am 25. This helped. I've always read lot of books untill Ive gotten a laptop when I was 18. I started wating videos and spending my time in front of a computer. Thanks to my fiancee who is a huge book freak, ive gotten back to reading. I am so glad. My brains functions better. I feel more clever. Reading is awesome.
Reading novels is something else. A good author can make me weep to the point of sobbing on the train. Yet try and describe any emotion in words. Describe laughter? You cant. But a good author can make you laugh until you wet yourself.
imashaaark Here's what you can do in your troubled times. Drop to the floor and curl up into a ball. After doing that, repeat this out loud or in your head: " I'm not worthless, I'm not worthless." If this doesn't work then you must repeat the last step.
I starting to listen Jordan when I was looking for podcasts in order to improve my listening skills in English. Then i learned and keep learning so much more. Thank you professor!
I listened to the entire "fall and decline of the roman Empire" all of it. And 200 other books on audio books. Yeh, i would have NEVER have done it if i ACTUALLY had to read them
Languor just look up free audio books on TH-cam. I'm going through man and his symbols by Jung right now. And I'm also going through the Federalist Papers
Phil McCain Would you recommend reading Fall and Decline? Recently I was interested in buying the books, but decided otherwise because I heard it's not an accurate portrayal of history. Tell me what you think
I’m sitting in front of Jordan Peterson, How can I sound smart ? Damn I’ve come up with the perfect line - “Almost no one is reading PER CAPITA, is that an EXTISSENTIAL crisis?”
This makes me so sad to see in 2021. Just seeing how angry and aggressive Ethan has become. I can't watch his podcast anymore and I use to love his conversation with people like Jordan.
If you are starting a new career and feel like a fool, take peace in the fact that Jordon Peterson felt like one when he started lecturing! We're so grateful he didn't stop!
Wow I’ve been so afraid to get back into work after losing my job of 7+ years during the pandemic. The only thing that has spoken to me so far is Jordan saying you have to be willing to put yourself in uncomfortable situations. That you will be a bumbling idiot at first but eventually you will figure out what the hell you’re doing and that you can’t hide in your safe space forever because it’s only temporary. Something will eventually get you. I can’t express how much this has resonated with me. Not my family telling me to stop being so sensitive and get a job. This really helped.
" You must be willing to be a fool to advance." - thank you so much. All I need is this line of wisdom as I embark on a new journey. Lease do wish me luck. 🙂
In high-school i used to read 400 page books in two days... When i first got to college i couldn't read as much anymore, and things felt quite off. Now I'm slowly going back to it, only reading things i really enjoy, and i haven't been happier in a while. You can entertain yourself in many ways, at this day and age. But reading is such a fulfilling way to do it!!
Such a great vid! I used to hate reading when I was a kid..and now I read constantly every single day. Either a physical book or a book on my kindle. I go to work 30 min early, park my car infant of my building and just read without any distractions. Got a library card and downloaded the Libby app on my phone to take free books from the library and sync them directly to my kindle. Brilliant.
It’s a pleasure to listen to that man speak. I might not agree with him on everything but that’s exactly what I’m looking for, to challenge my belief system. He is right you must absolutely know how to think and why you are doing what you’re doing.
I knowwww. I keep waiting for them to make something quality again like this time period and it doesn't happen. Every once in a while they do something funny like the gecko episode but nothing compared to this era of h3 😔
One thing that i get surprise every now and then.. sometimes when im reading i get way more enjoyment compared to watching series/films or playing games, there is something special about reading. I dont believe that audio books/podcasts/youtube videos can achieve that, pretty sure reading activate your brain more and in different areas.
@@denusklausen3685completly wrong !.. even reading non intellectual books you increase your reading speed, increases your vocabulary, brain connectivity and so on, you can learn interesting things.
@@vitorfranca5635 It doesn't seem that way according to your grammar, however I'll grant that for the sake of the argument, but you still won't *learn* anything by being better at reading, you'll only actualize your gained reading speed and brain connectivity if you actually read intellectual books or comparable outlets.
@@denusklausen3685 first, english is not my native language.. second, reading is like a gym, if you stimulate your brain trough reading you gain many benefits, cant believe i need to say something like this.. quick search in google is enough, many sources saying the obvious, the habit of reading, anything, regularly: "increases your vocabulary and comprehension prevents cognitive decline as you age contributes to a longer life, can help you in every way, not only does regular reading help make you smarter, but it can also actually increase your brain power." You can always learn something new with books outside the "intellectual books or comparable outlets". Dont be stubborn, you drop the ball.
Came here to be inspired to read books. Got that, but also took with me the magnanimous potential of podcasts, audiobooks and TH-cam. Jordan Peterson always giving you more!
One thing about books is that you can highlight the important stuff and review it. You can often hear something insightful in an audio clip, but forget it within a week.
I jot down in my field book or journal if a podcast or lecture is particularly compelling or useful to me. Again similar to reading tho bc I have to give it my undivided attention.
In 2022 I read 16 novels. Amongst which where Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, And Quiet Flows the Don (Highly recommend), Doctor Zhivago, Les Miserables, Notre Dame de Paris, Les Travailleur de la Mer and Pride and Prejudice. All amazing books. Ever since I made a habit of reading consistently, I now find myself almost numb to TV and movies. Except for really great movies like Papillon (1973), No Country for Old Men (2007) etc., it just pales in comparison, and every time I pick up a new book, I am instantly more captured and intrigued. It's also awesome to look at my bookshelf that is getting more and more respectable. It's cool to look at all of those books, all of those pages, all of those sentences and words and know that I have consumed them all. That they have taken part in me.
I noticed that reading while taking notes is such an big advantage to adopt the things perfectly and adopt what you deceive from them.While letting your mind and brain cooperate with the book.
Educational research into reading as a cognitive task would disagree with the notion that listening to podcats or audio books is AS EFFECTIVE as actual reading. The cognitive activities that the brain performs WHILE READING are leaps and bounds above those performed while listening (still an important skill to be sure). Unfortunately, people who are listening to podcasts and/or audiobooks are often doing something else as well, which converts the listening to an associative task from a cognitive one. When that happens, the brain isn't doing nearly as much developmental work as it does when actually reading. And reading for pleasure, reading narrative structure as opposed to informational texts, gets the brain working even harder. It builds worlds, creates visuals, voices, analyzes characters and plot structures in order to make inferences and predictions. It connects emotionally with the characters, eliciting empathy and apathy for them throughout the course of the story. These are skills we absolutely need to have to navigate the complexities of human society. Reading is absolutely fundamental and can not be adequately replaced with podcasts and/or audiobooks.
Finally I get to understand what CARL JUNG meant when he said “A FOOL IS A PRECURSOR TO A SAINT”🙌🏿🕺🏿 this is almost similar to the one maxim I’ve lived with since 2002 by W. CLEMENT STONE when he said “THE FIRST LESSON BEGINS WITH I DON’T KNOW”... I’m in intellectual peace.📚🇿🇦
I started a job washing dishes at a restaurant this year, and I've recently discovered the power of audiobooks. I work 5-8 hour shifts where you can listen to books for about 95% of the shift. It's remarkable how much material I can plow through within just a few months. If you're a high schooler that values knowledge, I would 100% recommend a dishwasher job. (Just make sure they pay well. I make 17 an hour.).
it can definitely start to ache on bad days. i have tourettes and watching this triggered my own ticks. and no, i'm not making a bad joke. it actually can trigger me when i see other people's ticks and it sucks.
“I do not recall all the books I have read any better than I can recall all the the meals that I have eaten, even so they have made me”
king nick cool quote nick. May i know where this is from?
This fantastic quote succinctly describes how an individual can read a library of information and, while not retaining every dot and tiddle of every book photographically within the mind, retains something even greater -- a renewed spirit, and with it a refined mind. That's all that one can ask for when accessing the God-given gift of comprehension, to become transformed by your new understanding for the better.
Great quote. I tend to scourge myself for knowing so little about a book I read a time ago. That decreases the motivation to read another because.... you know I'm too stupid anyways. I hope I will keep that sentence in mind when my brain wants to trick me into not-readery.
- Yoda
@@mention4264 like for the lol.
“Most of the people listening to this podcast are preoccupied”
As I listen, staring on my bed, doing nothing.
...As I read this comment, also laying in my bed, also doing nothing.
Liam Morel as i drimk pondering life
Well, you´re like breathing n stuff.
vaaleri im lucky i am mang I should be dead but peterson has been a reason to turn my life around
does smoking weed count as preoccupied
"If a Man does not read, then he has no advantage over the man who can't read" - Mark Twain
The-Lord-Dsquare well.. 😂
Internet obviously wasn't a thing in his time but nonetheless, it's still an amazing quote.
@@JM1675 I think we should not take a quote literally, because philosophy is not literal and it has to be taken in a philosophical sense. The essence of the quote is that you are truly educated if you seek knowledge.
I agree that a person who is illiterate doesn't mean the person is not intelligent. However people who really want to improve themselves, will equip themselves with all the tools at their disposal to learn as much as possible.
The tools being, reading a book, or listening to an audio book, listening to lectures, etc. A person wanting to learn and be better, will always be plagued (in a good sense) with the hunger to learn more and use any tools necessary.
@Nikhil that applies to our lives for sure though, so it's certainly welcome
"STFU leafy" - Videogamedunkey
“One glance at a book and you're inside the mind of another person, maybe somebody dead for thousands of years. Across the millennia, an author is speaking clearly and silently inside your head, directly to you.” ~ Carl Sagan
Yeah
that's cool
When u put it like that it does sound really beautiful and also its so true...
bro you must really be an avid reader coz this is the second time I see your comment on videos talking about reading
lol and your last name literally means a reader in my language, are you tswana?
saw this last year and started reading, i have read 16 books so far
Which ones?
For me this mind blowing keep it up
Nice, gj!
okay kannadiga jordan
How has it changed you?
I swear Jordan Peterson has done more for young people than anyone else. He’s had a huge impact on my life. God bless him
What do you like so much about him? From what I've seen he's a transphobic hack, but I'm def willing to have my mind changed.
@@bidybo You've not seen much of him then.
Yes. Saying he helped me stay sane is just the tip of the iceberg.
@@bidybo watch his interview with the blonde woman who’s British. He refused to accept the bill labeling it as hate speech, but he clarified he would call a student what they wanted
@@henryfisher9948 Yes, his issue was the *compulsion* and threat of imprisonment, not the actual person.
I listened to 12 Rules of Life on Audible while playing COD. I finished it in 2 days and realized I play too much COD.
You, my friend, are freaking amazing. I love this comment sm.
@@amandagasaki4309 yw
Yeah bo4 multi is fire
balance is the key in life :)
go dark souls it’s like a book
Last year I started cleaning my room
This year I already read 4 books.
*lobster power intensifies*
More power to you aye !!! 😃
Read more!
:D
Nguyễn Hải In 2020 I have 6 already! My hands are basically lobster claws at this stage
@o l I'm sorry what??
"You must be willing to be a fool to advance."
This hit me hard as a first generation college student in engineering. I'm surrounded by brilliant people, and it can be intimidating to try and challenge yourself as doing so makes you vulnerable to mistakes, which is very frowned upon by peers. In my engineering club, I've made some significant mistakes and I was grilled hard for being incompetent by superiors and peers. In retrospect, it motivated me to become better. I didn't see it in this light until I thought about what Peterson said.
20 years in engineering, and I can offer this - surround yourself with people better than you, and you'll grow at a faster rate. You'll always stay a bit uncomfortable, but you learn to accept that feeling. Also, engineering is partially about failure - sometimes lots of it. (This is particularly true in R&D.) The first version of anything doesn't work. Don't get frustrated by that. It's part of the process. Keep designing! :-)
I’m a community college Engineering transfer track student and I’m thinking of joining an Engineering club but I don’t really know how I will compare to other people in the club.Essentially I feel like I’ve wasted my free time instead of tinkering with electronics and technology.Any tips?
One of the things I love most about martial arts is that everyone who starts doing it sucks at the beginning. You literally have to embrace that suck and just keep showing up to class and eventually you'll make it to where you want to be. Just keep showing up to class.
Yup, as a civil engineer I've always felt like the most incompetent in my field... But looking back I now see that I've been progressing A LOT, more than I could ever thought of. That wouldn't be a reality if I did something easier or work in a group where I was the "best"
When I was bien I didn't know how to walk while everyone around me mastered walking. People where laughing as I fell again and again trying to make a step. Today, I can run and they clap. What was wrong with me? Nothing. I was just getting started.
Your superiors were all "incompetent" in the beginning. Just keep trying. God bless you.
1. All great leaders are readers. (Not all readers are leaders.)
2. The expert in anything was once a beginner.
3. Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice. - Anton Chekhov
Nice
Nessie Andrew
Thank you
@@nova3245 a knowledgeable person reads everything. If anyone reads poetry one can be a great orator.
It doesn't mean that reading will make you successful or whatever, it just means that the leaders had the curiousity and thirst for knowledge that put them in their position.
@@nova3245 Start to read poetry before you say "ain't getting ya anywhere" again.
It's funny how TH-cam itself don't know their importance and instead favor the trashy, absent-minded videos equivalent to junk-food.
Unfortunately, junk-food is the highest gross income business in the food industry. TH-cam and their advertisers prefer mindless ads to accompany mindless videos.
Aspectioner Which in turn produce a mindless generation that produces more mindless TH-cam content. It's like an obesity epidemic for the brain.
I bet you they do, there'll be some very intelligent people there. They're just figuring out what makes them the most money.
Dan Levitan that’s where the money is, what do you expect
The Brown Conservative I'm not expecting anything. I'm just sighing at the situation.
Antozent- they are selling around 250 self help books for the price of one (you’re welcome)
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Scam 👎🏽
Bro its not a scam
Lord Jesus bless you Thomas!
"Obviously, I won't be good at the beginning"
This is something that is so common sense yet we forget
That is SO TRUE. Thank you for addressing this :)
agreed
I think many of us dont forget this but rather simply fear not being good
That was interesting....You're beautiful btw
I believe that it is due to perfectionism.
The way Jordan Peterson explains what TH-cam is in today's world and the use of reading and listen to podcasts just made think 'wow'. Cause it never occurred to me to see it like the way Jordan has described. I feel like my way of seeing the world has broaden and this is why I enjoy listening to podcasts, reading books and watching certain parts of TH-cam. Thank you Ethan, Hila and Jordan for broadening my mind.
awesome :D
Lori White indeed, at 24, I arguably haven’t lived long enough to understand the effect internet videos have made on the world yet
Youre a sycophant. Jordan said nothing particular here which should make anyone with even an ounce of intelligence think "wow".
Confirmation bias is a hell of a drug.
vaDImadi - I've never seen someone intelligent feel the need to disparage someone who's seeking knowledge.
I think my favourite quote ive ever heard was "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. A man who doesnt read, only lives one".
Well you're living your own instead of fantasizing about an alternate one that may never come to fruition. I'm not bashing books by saying this but moderation is key. It's the same for most media and entertainment, such as watching reality Tv as an example, you're watching someone else's life instead of living your own. To fantasize about a different life shows you are unwilling to improve your own.
@@baldwiniv5339 Well I suppose that's true but with reading a book, you learn more about different experiences in life. I'd say you're more equipped than with someone who doesn't read, of course this context doesn't apply to every genre of books. Essentially you're reading someone's experience and through that, you can associate these experiences with your daily life.
So reading isn't a way of not willing to improve, it's more of a way to help you and guide you throughout your life.
@@baldwiniv5339 this is nonsense- in fact the opposite is true. You can get valuable ideas from the thoughts of others. If I'm a banker, I cannot live the life of a neurosurgeon, or artist. But maybe I could gain a perspective or an insight that I could apply to my own life. What's more, I can more readily understand the perspective of others and be more empathetic. These ancillary skills that come with reading is extremely valuable. One other thing: you say may "never come into fruition". Nearly every idea born to mankind has come from an intangible thought that manifested itself in a tangible outcome- Microsoft, Electronic Data Systems, Piggly Wiggly (the first supermarket chain), and countless others. These inspirations had to come from somewhere. Often it came from books.
That could apply to literally any source of entertainment, like video game, movies, tv shows, etc
@@TopazBeast not exactly the same. Reading gives you a perspective you can’t get from 95% of movies/tv/video games. Depending on the way it’s written 1st p/ 3rd/ multiple pov. You get inner dialogue. No, you don’t live their life. Impossible in any situation but I personally think (opinion) that it is a little deeper than movies or tv could ever offer you.
Interviewers, like this guy, should never interrupt Jordan Peterson. It's like stopping an ATM machine from giving you free money.
SJArmstrong lmaoooo
It's a natural conversation. Yes they should. Just tactfully.
can't stop an atm machine buddy, still funny though
Automated teller machine machine
He's having a conversation, he isn't a god get off his dick. If I wanted to just hear Peter I'd listed to one of his lectures.
Jordan Peterson used to talk to TH-camr's with less than 2k subscribers. For a public intellect his humility never seizes to amaze me, and that's what sets him apart.
I wish more people were willing to talk with or collab with smaller youtubers.
never ceases*
It's not.
David Clinging hu·mil·i·ty
(h)yo͞oˈmilədē/Submit
noun
a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.
if that doesn’t help you i don’t know what will.
David Clinging wow! you are such a deep thinker and so intelligent.
It's almost unbelievable that this used to be Ethan Klein.
@@MrHarrystank I ‘member
he looks so skinny and healthy compared to what he is now
Damn 4 years ago
Yeah he's one of the most toxic people I've ever seen now
@VERUM Beats you mean ethan or jordan?
"A book is like a portrait as opposed to a photograph." Such a beautiful way to describe it. Books are so much more intricate and mentally enriching than podcasts or videos.
Reading is my favorite thing to do. Everything about reading is enjoyable to me. The excitement of buying a new book and looking forward to sitting down and getting lost in the story.
Completely agree! Nothing better than reading and having a nice cup of tea.
I remember those days, back in the 80's and 90's when I still had that weird thing called "free time" - and much better eyesight! :-D More power to you though for continuing to enjoy reading: for those who can, go hard I say. Hopefully one day life might cycle back to that place where I have time, energy, focus and eyesight to be able to start reading again...
@Save Dog as Virtual Chicken School perhaps?
You read for pleasure ?
@@jacobjorgenson9285 Yes, that is a thing. I believe part of the reason why people are reading less and less is because they don't see reading as something enjoyable. They see it as something that burdens the mind, as a chore (I strongly believe this is an influence from the education system). People who like to read, read because they found a book that impacted them, one that they could understand and immerse themselves in, that could transport them somewhere new. And so they continue to read to once again immerse themselves into different ideas, different worlds that you would have otherwise never been to or experienced.
just found this Jordan Peterson today already watched about 4 hours of his content on youtube. this is one wise guy
Welcome to the good part of TH-cam.
You gotta pump those numbers up, those are rookie numbers man. I listen to 4-6 hours a day while working.
@@lois3356 Hah that's cute. I listen for 8-10 hours a day.
@@sweeterman691and still no where 💀💀
@@skylinetrading9498 and still no where? I don’t understand 😕
Reading is vital. Do it. Be enriched.
I read stuff that interest me but I doze off once in a while and forget what where I left off. How can I keep my focus on track?
Matt Garcya just read at your own pace. No one is forcing you. When you lose track you can just go back and pick up where you left off. Happy reading!
Seek inspiration in what ever method you can find it.
@Accidental Genius unfortunately, when you read a summary you're trusting the reviewer. You will most likely be losing content to some extent. Small changes in wording can spin around the meaning of any text, educational or fictional. Whatever time you might be saving you are losing in gaining the most extent of the text.
The full experience from the text*
I've learned more from Jordan in one week than I have all semester in college.
*my whole 4 college period tbh
Thank God your are programed to receive wisdom.The popular trend has always been to resist it.
I'm wth yu on tht one
Omg 😍
You guys have shitty majors then
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
- Joseph Addison
"Formal education makes you a living, but self education makes you a fortune."
- Jim Rohn
yes!
@@BookDevs " Reading is to eyes as smoking is to lungs"
- Anonymous
@@ThatisnotHair i think it depends how far you hold your book, interesting quote!
@@BookDevs Size of letters too, worse if it is a screen
Only if you read intellectual books, also self study is worse than education in so far as you are less guided in the same material.
I'm listening to this podcast while exercising. I'm 27 and I've never enjoyed exercise (besides swimming) but I've been motivated recently by Peterson and some of my favorite TH-camrs. I'm trying to sort myself out. Hopefully I can stay motivated.
Keep it up! I am in the same predicament. Peterson, as well as many others here on YT's words, have been encouraging me to welcome some new subtle changes in my life. Small changes, but much needed.
Just stick with it man. In 1 year you will be so glad you did
You can do it. Just do simple things daily to move forward and it will add up to a rich life experience
Good to hear. I'm in bad spot too just started exercising alot would like to listen to more of him to broaden my way of thinking
I'm 26 just got divorced. I was happy she was not we got two kids... Time to figure me out. Best way to look at any bad situation is someone always has it worse than you do.
Reading develops one's own personal comprehension and analytical abilities, to say nothing of vocabulary, so I wouldn't say it's on the level of listening more passively to a podcast, audio book, lecture, etc. There's a greater level of interaction with literature that accentuates the actual content of the book.
Not to devalue discussions, films, and other more passive media. They're valuable, and they are more accessible. But I think reading simply cannot be replaced if you're looking for a means to improve yourself mentally.
sure there's something special about reading...and with all the focus on just one word at a time ...does something different in terms of comprehension...
This comment deserve more likes
Agree!
Plus I personally can't manage to do something (dish washing, exercising, walking to uni) while listening at demanding contents, I need to sit in front of the pc as I would sit in front of a book
As someone who does both, from my perspective and experience, this is correct!
I read 3 books worth of TH-cam comments a month. Does that count?
Hahahaha
Haha nice
I mean, kinda
That's cute 😂. But remember if we ever have another emergency where there is a shortage of toilet paper, paperback books work much better then an ipad or cell phone or tablet to wipe your tush.🤣🤣🤣
no go look for attention elsewhere
The weird thing I have found about reading is that when I read, I struggle to remember what I read exactly. But when a conversation comes up on a topic discussed in that book, I remember it like a charm. Kind of like that point in the book skipped my conscious perspective and went straight into the subconscious realm.
Same , I graduated 20 years ago and I can recall a lot of it . However, when I studied all of that , I thought I understood nothing .
Your brain is a machine thats always taking in what you have been reading. Dont underestimate it. When you reread it you probably say “oh yeah, i read this”. Thats what its doing.
The fool is the precursor to the savior
Peter Page this quote got me
but don't think that all fools will be saviors eventually..
Is this a quote from something
Mrfailstandstil that's not what the quote means at all.
Peter Page what does that even mean?
To read, one must have a disciplined mind.
This is the problem.
I believe that the downfall of humanity today is the negligence of teaching the importance of discipline to our children.
Never mind responsibility ,accountability and sacrifice.
While I agree discipline is important I've come to the conclusion that the downfall is caused by failing to teach our children how to make good decisions. Decisions based on facts and not emotions.
I think we are in a click-bait culture where people only have the attention span to read a headline of an article, much less a book. I'm happy to see people spend their time swiping through phone messages. It creates less competition for those who pursue real knowledge.
School destroyed reading for me, read fiction as a child and didnt start reading again until my 20s. I eat through books now and my genre as thankfully expanded but i know very few who read and I probably miss out because I never get to discuss a book with anyone.
*great advice I read was if you are struggling on a book just move on or you could waste a year trying to get through it
@@michael57603 Whilst I appreciate that viewpoint, I cannot help but despair at the not uncommon sight of people sat at a restaurant table on their phones, having lost the art of conversation. They are no doubt devoid of any appreciation for the beauty of life, hence they no longer live it - they just let it pass them by. I seriously worry for where we're heading as a species - I think the number of those who, as you say, pursue real knowledge, are diminishing at an ominous rate, as we become increasingly consumed by the temptation of technology. Though I could be wrong!
My thing is, when I read back-to-back books for a few weeks, I am able to construct my thoughts much faster and clearer than when I go through periods of not reading. Reading (and not listening to audio books) somehow allows me to put my thoughts together at a clarity level that I love and need.
I find this to be true of writing. writing long form essays about topics, debating through text or journaling, all these things seem to sharpen my mind and thinking capabilities considerably.
My reading dropped off after falling into a funk when I lost my job. Lots of film and Netflix series watching for about a year instead of reading followed. All of a sudden I experienced brain fog and any articulateness I had dissipated. Scary. Returning to books asap!
3:55 Notice how he said “high quality” and then instantly reiterated to say “demanding.” What a humble fellow.
I don’t understand
Could someone explain pls
@UnlegitApple it's more so for the people that watch this and how they interpret it, some people would probably think of him as egotistical or that he must think highly of himself to go as far as calling his own lectures as "high quality" as opposed to saying that it's demanding. Which kind of implies that he's already seen people's reactions or their take from his lectures and the feedback has probably been nothing short of demanding. At that point, anyone who's questioning themselves "I wonder what makes his lectures to be deemed as demanding education", those that are curious enough to go on TH-cam or wherever to watch his lectures will then find out for themselves as the lecture would speak for itself why others would call it demanding and very possibly "high quality"... He'd rather you as the viewer or to go and find out for yourself, instead of trying to sell it to you even if his words don't particularly given the feeling that he's trying to promote how good his lectures are.
I started reading books at April and so far I've read and finished 4 books which are Atomic Habits > Can't Hurt me > The Monk Who sold his Ferrari > The 80/20 Principle. I'm currently Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and I'm planning to read next is intelligent investor. I have applied everything in what I read and it has changed me truly. So many has changed and probably the biggest change I have ever had in my life in sleeping at 7:30 pm and waking up at 3:30AM and making my bed everyday. Thank God a fire lit inside of me to change during that 3rd week of april and I am so happy at where I am at right now.
Can I get the author to those books?
@@cristiancarrillo1022
1. Atomic Habits by James Clear
2. Can't hurt me by David Goggins
3. The Monk Who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma
4. 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
5. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
6. Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
How did you find ‘Cant hurt me’ planning on buying it as my first book hate reading but want to try and force myself to
@@Teddu- I’m reading it as my first book and I don’t think I’ll find a better book now
@@Teddu- I found it from a guy who sells 2nd hand books. I got lucky it was his last "Can't hurt me" book here in SEA.
There's nothing quite like reading a book. It's one of the joys of life, I just couldn't imagine depriving myself of such a thing. Sure you could listen to an audiobook but it wouldn't be the same. Sure being able to listen while you're doing something else could be useful, but with a book you are fully immersed and focused on the text. You can paint the world and characters in your mind, with voices that only you can hear. And there's something particularly satisfying about being able to part with technology for a moment, and connect with this thing which is made from wood/earthy materials, and by flicking the pages you can smell the history of it. In an age where we're bombarded with technology all around us, I treasure a book as my escape out of this world of flashing lights and electronic voices.
"If you want to have a good time - go to college. If you want an education, go to a library."
Frank Zappa
Sometimes you need the help of teacher.
I love this guy. Super smart, full of common sense and everything he shares has so much value.
I'm disappointed. Wish Peterson would have touched on some of this -
- The neurological benefits of reading are significantly different than those of listening to a verbal discussion or story.
- If you're listening to a podcast or anything while doing something else, benefits are limited by distraction.
- Reading allows pauses for reflection, thought, and integration of knowledge, while listening requires suspending much of that so you can keep up with the discussion.
- Reviewing a point or a piece of information from written material is easier because a page or a chapter can be marked, while reviewing a point from a recorded verbal discussion is much harder.
- If you want to discuss a point you'd read, you can access the source for reference. If you're discussing something you heard in a podcast, chances are you're only going to share your impression of what was said.
- And, finally, podcasts are a useful part of Peterson's marketing. Not that there's anything wrong with podcasts and YT videos, and these mediums do afford wide, wide public access to his material. Which is good. But, yeah, his answer to that question was a bit self serving.
I dont his intention but I think he also wanted to say the answer that people would like to hear since most people dont like reading. Watching a yt video or listening to a podcast is easier for most people.
mjinba07 yesss. Whenever I listen to podcasts or an audiobook I just sit and listen. It requires my full attention bc I’m processing everything
Oh look, someone still thinks out there. Thumbs up brah
oh human being, u r a goodie thanks for that.
mjinba07 I was with you until you said his answers were ''self serving''; if they were, I don't think it was deliberate.
“You must be willing to be a fool” beautiful insight I apply this to a new job it’s so easy to be worried you aren’t good enough. Reality is you can’t expect to be great right away. So powerful!
I read 12 books in 2019, this year I’m hoping to read 20
Good for you dawg
Good idea to set a goal! I'll borrow your idea ;) thanks!
Didn’t mean to say this like be proud of me... was just noting that I read a lot.
Audiobooks are the key to reading more, at least for me.
Alex you are not reading mate, you have listened to 20 books and read none. You are still benefiting and learning but you can’t call a cat a dog.
@@mfbias4048 i would say about half of them were audio half read. but yeah, you have a point i guess. Im not sure why it matters
"truth is like poetry, some people hate poetry"
Ok
I can not stop listening to this man, so much sense in all his words.
Reading is so much deeper than what Peterson depicts it to be. The mechanism behind reading is something he should have talked about, surprised he didn't. Reading comprehension is so important!
Listening to this while taking a shit and he compliments me about it hehe
Well it was an impressive poo.
Haha. Same
Me too. Wow.
Haha I'm literally taking a shit and seen your comment while watching this
Yeet!
The importance of KNALEDGE!
Knalij is so key
Apti Newim the real N word!! Naledge!!!
Do you think Jordan Peterson reads a book a day??
absolutely not. First of all, it's not efficient. Second of all, books worth your time are not just for one day, they are for life.
Cheshire Cat thx Cheshire Cat (:
*"Most of people who listens to the podcast* *are preoocupied."*
Im reading comments, and so are you XD.
I feel like being attacked, lol
XD
XD
XD
Im reading these comments after the video ended :)
I went a whole school year, (This previous one, actually) without reading. It destroyed my motivation, it dampened my vocabulary, it made me seem and feel stupid. This may just be my case, but I think reading is necessary for some people to function efficiently, and be happy.
I personally love finding books that I KNOW I will learn from. Fiction books are fun, too. Not going to lie, I owe my knack for reading for unlocking and maintaining my quick thinking, linguistic skill, and other such things related to words.
Since 9 months ago, I owe Jordan Peterson for helping me unlock my more educated perspective, and my stern, objective outlook on things, such as politics. I've been able to abstract things so much more heavily than ever before in my life, thanks to him kind of giving a how-to on it in a lot of his lectures.
Reading is only beneficial in my eyes, depending on how you look at things, being the one reading.
That was a very nice testimonial, thank you for sharing.
Honestly reading and listening to books is the best thing I've ever done, when I'm at the gym, driving or in work I'm listening to a book. When I get some time to myself in the house and the baby is asleep I have a book in my hand. It's seriously the best thing anyone can do for themselves
1. Audiobooks. (Any book, listen it like you listen to the radio or youtube)
2. Kindle (commutes, waiting rooms, long rides)
3. Buy physical books you want your friends to read (a 'personalized book' rec is an afford, affectionate gift)
4. Read nonfiction and fiction
5. Have books in various rooms of your house
I swear, you could talk to JP about anything and he'd still take it to a deeper level
I love reading and I’m amazed that people don’t do it more. Aside from travel I can’t think of anything else that has enhanced my life so greatly and cost me so little in return.
I love reading. The act of flipping thru pages of knowledge and collecting these books on my shelf is awesome. Audio books are also possibly equally as great. Their almost like extremely sophisticated podcasts, usually narrated by awesome voices, and my job allows me to listen to those while I work. In the past 4 months I've listened to almost 400 hours of podcasts, read 5 books, and recently got into audio books, having listened to 1.5 of them so far.
I love how we live in an age where 67 people can actually dislike a video showcasing the importance of reading. Unreal.
Jim ClerCler this goes to show you how conplicated people are; How different and crazy we are
those are the left trans that aren't even listening
Some just dislike JP no matter what he says or does. Its sad.
I'm crazy bb that’s an asshole thing to do
I disliked cuz i can
I’m doing my masters of literature. Pro tip: if you can’t read the difficult book (don’t care, don’t understand, no time) there is a guy with a doctorate on TH-cam lecturing on that book. Many times I supplement my reading of a book with a TH-cam lecture. You might be able to replace your reading of a book with a TH-cam lecture.
He said supplement
Reading must go on....and TH-cam is also a BOOK
Breumeister ok cool can you help me real quick. I have a bunch of books that I bought that are interesting to read but when I read them I doze off or go off track and think of something else. It’s crazy
Wow so glad Ethan took down this dangerous rhetoric. People might have actually been to better their lives, wouldn’t want that.
ethans a modern day book burner
It seems more recently Ethan has been very quick to make up his mind about people and assume the worst.
In the case of JP, at one point Ethan said JP was a great person and one of his favorite guests. If so, why not invite him to talk and clear the air? It’s bc Ethan has already made up his mind about JP-Ethan thinks he is an idiot since he is conservative and bc he promoted someone selling a JP head statue on Twitter. It’s sad and disappointing
@@diegopocurull6137 oh no! someone doesn't like someone you like! yawn
Back when Ethan didn’t completely trash this man
Reading and Writing can be ones of the best brain trainings. I LOVE IT
JP’s unlocked a side of me I would have never guessed was within .My entire life I’ve struggled focusing or even caring about my education. Now I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and new information in part of this mans lectures.
‘Reading for pleasure has always been a minority occupation.’ And he elaborates on it, MIND. BLOWN.
What he says about TH-cam videos and podcasts trumping radio and television in every which way is fascinating
Also, when he puts TH-cam in a historic perspective and calls it a Gutenberg revolution…
He's wrong though. Reading for pleasure wasn't always a minority occupation. Actually, only recently has it gone below 50%. www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/09/07/the-long-steady-decline-of-literary-reading/?.de1b774ff4d4
The dumb part is that he takes that lie and then goes on from there, so the entire argument he makes from square one is moot.
You understand poems and short stories are inculded and they are talking specifically about books.
Actually he isn't wrong, these statistics aren't about what's he's discussing here.
"The percentage of American adults who read literature - any novels, short stories, poetry or plays" - From your link
@Ed Goodlife “Mind.Blown.”? Lol you fucking cornballs. Anything this man says enlightens you dolts.
@@tracychretien Agreed. Don't want to devalue this podcast, but people need to stop acting like everything JP says is something groundbreaking. When he says that "reading for pleasure has always been a minority occupation" he means (and this is my interpretation) that people read to be informed, to get knowledge on a certain topic, to study for school, to one up on someone else in a debate, to perform further experiments, etc. People usually don't read out of sheer enjoyment. Hell, people are even too lazy to pick up a comic book, which is why the average person would rather watch a superhero movie than read a comic, cuz "Muh actorz" on a big screen is more appealing than a bunch of still images.
Thank you Jordan Peterson. Your lectures, book, discussions, and honest opinions made me smarter and more enlightened.
Reading gives you the opportunity to talk to people you would never get a chance to meet in person! Smarter, more capable, and even dead people. You get to get inside their minds and reap the benefits of what they’ve shared!
A 3-hour Joe Rogan podcast is not a supplement for a dietary lack of classics.
It's a good entry if you're comparing it to reading for knowledge.
+Dane Curley
Damn right.
It depends on what ones goal is Dane.
But you can listen to the classics as a supplement for the classics
Rogan sucks
I like to listen to JP lectures in the background when I'm cleaning my room
About half a yeard ago I stopped using my smartphone to watch videos and browse fb. I am 25. This helped. I've always read lot of books untill Ive gotten a laptop when I was 18. I started wating videos and spending my time in front of a computer. Thanks to my fiancee who is a huge book freak, ive gotten back to reading. I am so glad. My brains functions better. I feel more clever. Reading is awesome.
Guess I’m old-fashioned, still love plain ol’ books.
Reading novels is something else. A good author can make me weep to the point of sobbing on the train. Yet try and describe any emotion in words. Describe laughter? You cant. But a good author can make you laugh until you wet yourself.
Not that old tbh.
I dont know many avid readers who prefer a kindle
@@PiLLO360 holy shit...you're right.
Of course. There is nothing wrong with that!
But can you do this
*leans chair back*
PewDiePie’s Chair no no I can't
Fletcher Marshall
I’m only $399
PewDiePie’s Chair $3.99
you are irrelevant
das a 🅱retty good 🅱rice
It's sad how Ethan makes fun of him nowadays when they were friends.
Ethan is a perfect representation of a man consumed by pride and ego
The Ecstatic
EXTASSENTIAL CRISIS
imashaaark Here's what you can do in your troubled times. Drop to the floor and curl up into a ball. After doing that, repeat this out loud or in your head: " I'm not worthless, I'm not worthless." If this doesn't work then you must repeat the last step.
Extrasensual crisis
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That was hilarious !!!
imashaaark even if he used the right word it would have been a wrong application
I starting to listen Jordan when I was looking for podcasts in order to improve my listening skills in English. Then i learned and keep learning so much more. Thank you professor!
I'm so happy I got introduced to the pure fountain of wisdom which Jordan Peterson is.
Pure fountain of grift
you know i have a lot of reasons to hate my life but at least i wasn't fucking stupid enough to respect Jordan Peterson
I listened to the entire "fall and decline of the roman Empire" all of it. And 200 other books on audio books. Yeh, i would have NEVER have done it if i ACTUALLY had to read them
Man that's great. You just motivated me to do it.
Languor just look up free audio books on TH-cam. I'm going through man and his symbols by Jung right now. And I'm also going through the Federalist Papers
Now Spengler's Decline of the West ;)
so what happened?
Phil McCain Would you recommend reading Fall and Decline? Recently I was interested in buying the books, but decided otherwise because I heard it's not an accurate portrayal of history. Tell me what you think
I’m sitting in front of Jordan Peterson, How can I sound smart ? Damn I’ve come up with the perfect line - “Almost no one is reading PER CAPITA, is that an EXTISSENTIAL crisis?”
Lol I was thinking the same thing. Also, his facial expressions showed how hard he was trying.
Lmao too perfect you're on the nose thetr
"So you're saying..."
oops wrong interview
Lol!!!!!
So you re saying this interview is useless?
Bruuuuuuuh 😂
This makes me so sad to see in 2021. Just seeing how angry and aggressive Ethan has become. I can't watch his podcast anymore and I use to love his conversation with people like Jordan.
It’s like current Ethan is the evil version of the man in this video
I don’t know Ethan but could you explain what happend? Why do you think he became so aggressive ?
If you are starting a new career and feel like a fool, take peace in the fact that Jordon Peterson felt like one when he started lecturing! We're so grateful he didn't stop!
''You have to be willing to be a fool to advance'' is such a beautiful sentence and it's absolutely true.
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one." -George R.R. Martin
Wow I’ve been so afraid to get back into work after losing my job of 7+ years during the pandemic. The only thing that has spoken to me so far is Jordan saying you have to be willing to put yourself in uncomfortable situations. That you will be a bumbling idiot at first but eventually you will figure out what the hell you’re doing and that you can’t hide in your safe space forever because it’s only temporary. Something will eventually get you. I can’t express how much this has resonated with me. Not my family telling me to stop being so sensitive and get a job. This really helped.
" You must be willing to be a fool to advance." - thank you so much. All I need is this line of wisdom as I embark on a new journey. Lease do wish me luck. 🙂
In high-school i used to read 400 page books in two days... When i first got to college i couldn't read as much anymore, and things felt quite off. Now I'm slowly going back to it, only reading things i really enjoy, and i haven't been happier in a while.
You can entertain yourself in many ways, at this day and age. But reading is such a fulfilling way to do it!!
'It feels like nobody is reading, per capita' h3h32018
Proceeds with “do you that as a existential crisis
Miguel Angeles he meant per kappa lolol
lol I was kidding. ya know....trollin @@leopard4622
Miguel Angeles I believe he actually asked if it’s “a extessential crisis”
Such a great vid! I used to hate reading when I was a kid..and now I read constantly every single day. Either a physical book or a book on my kindle. I go to work 30 min early, park my car infant of my building and just read without any distractions. Got a library card and downloaded the Libby app on my phone to take free books from the library and sync them directly to my kindle. Brilliant.
Fantastic!
It’s a pleasure to listen to that man speak. I might not agree with him on everything but that’s exactly what I’m looking for, to challenge my belief system. He is right you must absolutely know how to think and why you are doing what you’re doing.
I feel like Jordan Peterson really got me into reading after recommending Dostojewskij numerous times. I already read about 30 books this year.
Dostoyevsky?
@@superiorvenacarva8894 There are few ways to translate the name. Most german translations wrote it that way.
@Yannik sorry I didn’t know that. Thanks for the correction
@@yannik246 did you read any dostoyevsky?
@@mattcarpenter6986 Yes, I first read "The Idiot", after that i read "Notes of the Underground", "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov".
Really miss the old H3H3. Back when they weren't woke drama chasing dimwits, I really respected and looked forward to their content
I knowwww. I keep waiting for them to make something quality again like this time period and it doesn't happen. Every once in a while they do something funny like the gecko episode but nothing compared to this era of h3 😔
I like how he raises pitch of his voice when he makes a statement
He gets excited. 😂
I love and respect JP ON AN UNPARALLELED LEVEL. He is so humble also.
I wish this guy nothing but health & success.
My favorite quote, "I cannot live without books." Thomas Jefferson
"Of all things, books were my favorite."
Nikola Tesla
One thing that i get surprise every now and then.. sometimes when im reading i get way more enjoyment compared to watching series/films or playing games, there is something special about reading.
I dont believe that audio books/podcasts/youtube videos can achieve that, pretty sure reading activate your brain more and in different areas.
I agree, when I read a book it is as if I enter into the world of the character and am totally absorbed. Nothing else has quite the same effect.
Sure, but you’re not learning anything you need to read intellectual books
@@denusklausen3685completly wrong !.. even reading non intellectual books you increase your reading speed, increases your vocabulary, brain connectivity and so on, you can learn interesting things.
@@vitorfranca5635 It doesn't seem that way according to your grammar, however I'll grant that for the sake of the argument, but you still won't *learn* anything by being better at reading, you'll only actualize your gained reading speed and brain connectivity if you actually read intellectual books or comparable outlets.
@@denusklausen3685 first, english is not my native language.. second, reading is like a gym, if you stimulate your brain trough reading you gain many benefits, cant believe i need to say something like this.. quick search in google is enough, many sources saying the obvious, the habit of reading, anything, regularly:
"increases your vocabulary and comprehension
prevents cognitive decline as you age
contributes to a longer life, can help you in every way, not only does regular reading help make you smarter, but it can also actually increase your brain power."
You can always learn something new with books outside the "intellectual books or comparable outlets".
Dont be stubborn, you drop the ball.
Dr. Jordan Peterson = wisdom.
Came here to be inspired to read books. Got that, but also took with me the magnanimous potential of podcasts, audiobooks and TH-cam. Jordan Peterson always giving you more!
@Shortclips 101 what’s wrong with that?
@Shortclips 101 I see. To each their own. :D Cheers!
One thing about books is that you can highlight the important stuff and review it. You can often hear something insightful in an audio clip, but forget it within a week.
I jot down in my field book or journal if a podcast or lecture is particularly compelling or useful to me. Again similar to reading tho bc I have to give it my undivided attention.
Love highlighting my books! Easy when I want to review!
In 2022 I read 16 novels.
Amongst which where Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, And Quiet Flows the Don (Highly recommend), Doctor Zhivago, Les Miserables, Notre Dame de Paris, Les Travailleur de la Mer and Pride and Prejudice.
All amazing books.
Ever since I made a habit of reading consistently, I now find myself almost numb to TV and movies. Except for really great movies like Papillon (1973), No Country for Old Men (2007) etc., it just pales in comparison, and every time I pick up a new book, I am instantly more captured and intrigued.
It's also awesome to look at my bookshelf that is getting more and more respectable. It's cool to look at all of those books, all of those pages, all of those sentences and words and know that I have consumed them all.
That they have taken part in me.
I noticed that reading while taking notes is such an big advantage to adopt the things perfectly and adopt what you deceive from them.While letting your mind and brain cooperate with the book.
Do you write on paper or computer?
Educational research into reading as a cognitive task would disagree with the notion that listening to podcats or audio books is AS EFFECTIVE as actual reading. The cognitive activities that the brain performs WHILE READING are leaps and bounds above those performed while listening (still an important skill to be sure). Unfortunately, people who are listening to podcasts and/or audiobooks are often doing something else as well, which converts the listening to an associative task from a cognitive one. When that happens, the brain isn't doing nearly as much developmental work as it does when actually reading. And reading for pleasure, reading narrative structure as opposed to informational texts, gets the brain working even harder. It builds worlds, creates visuals, voices, analyzes characters and plot structures in order to make inferences and predictions. It connects emotionally with the characters, eliciting empathy and apathy for them throughout the course of the story. These are skills we absolutely need to have to navigate the complexities of human society. Reading is absolutely fundamental and can not be adequately replaced with podcasts and/or audiobooks.
"You have to be willing to be fool to advance". Very inspiring line.
could listen to jordan all day
Finally I get to understand what CARL JUNG meant when he said “A FOOL IS A PRECURSOR TO A SAINT”🙌🏿🕺🏿 this is almost similar to the one maxim I’ve lived with since 2002 by W. CLEMENT STONE when he said “THE FIRST LESSON BEGINS WITH I DON’T KNOW”... I’m in intellectual peace.📚🇿🇦
I started a job washing dishes at a restaurant this year, and I've recently discovered the power of audiobooks. I work 5-8 hour shifts where you can listen to books for about 95% of the shift. It's remarkable how much material I can plow through within just a few months. If you're a high schooler that values knowledge, I would 100% recommend a dishwasher job. (Just make sure they pay well. I make 17 an hour.).
Ethan literally looks like he's struggling and in pain with his eyebrow problem.
it can definitely start to ache on bad days. i have tourettes and watching this triggered my own ticks. and no, i'm not making a bad joke. it actually can trigger me when i see other people's ticks and it sucks.
My tics are almost as bad as his on some days.. I really feel for the guy, because I know exactly what it's like.
God I wish there was a fucking cure.
baseballrunner76 this comment broke my heart
baseballrunner76 weed helps temporarily
Maybe there is .. like NLP .. some mind over matter shit .. idk .. dont hate .. meditate !