When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family. Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world. -Unknown Monk 1100 A.D.
BunnyGalore my question is, why would you want to be classified as a victim, like why do leftists always want to be classified as victims. Personally it’s not something I want people to think of me, I just don’t know why they want to be thought of as that. Part of being a victim is weak, persecuted, having part of the world against them, beaten down and many other bad characteristics that no one should want themselves to be thought of. Instead people should try to be the opposite, which is strong, courageous, not taking shit, living your life free without objection, etc. Basically what I’m try to say is you shouldn’t try to be a victim as it makes no sense whatsoever
The Rubin Report This is such a wonderful time to be alive. Figures like you, Jp, Shapiro, and others of the like are the reinvigorating force of good the world so desperately needs now. Thank you for your contribution to this wave of positivity.
@@stello61 yes, but atleast I don't lecture others on fixing themselves and then resort to heavy drug usage because I cannot face the problems I have in life. Its like hypocrisy exemplified. When you turn to drugs to cope with life its far worse than being a whiny little bitch. But its all fine if JBP does, rules dont apply to the people who make them. So let him enjoy his cheap treatment in a Soviet era hospital now run by Ruskie oligarchs.
Jesus said: "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye." Matthew 7:5
Yes, they were not kidding when they said that the Bible is the instruction manual for living life. An important aspect of our faith is to acknowledge that we are sinful beings, essentially as mentioned, admitting that "I" am the problem. The path to life begins from there, whether spiritual or physical.
Proclivity to Destroy Leftists We have moral and feelings you know. We are all same with different religion name, God name or none God. We have values that are the same, we don't pray, but take action when needed or asked for advice when you need the help.
@The King of Nature the idea is that what a good man is isn't something very complicated, at least the basics are apparent and don't require deep thought. That is the meaning of the quote.
Well, Jordan is a white man and I have seen him get angry on a few occasions, but that’s ok! His advice is amazing, and I’m sad to say that most of advice _should_ be very obvious! Unfortunately, too many people won’t realize that…
"You're Welcome" - Edmonton Too bad 50% of the country's population will never hear his wisdom, or believe the propaganda that they should avoid this "dangerous" speaker. Globe And Mail article today is representative of that kind of non-debate dismissing of a message via lying about the messenger (and his message, actually).
David Lyons And here is the recipe to fix the society: MGTOW in most cases is the right answer to the insane circumstances we are in: you can not blame society for attacking you because of your identity (white male), BUT you can act in a way, which minimizes the chances of being noticed or being blamed. See a woman or girl? Cross the street! This is your contribution to improving YOUR life and the life of all the boys in this world. This is hard, but this is the way to save this civilization. MGTOW.
I came to Prager couple years ago to fight with the it's followers.... today I am one of them :) Family-Faith-Service. May you all have wonderful and fruitful lives.
@S p Jesus cares! your life is NOT a mistake! You can experience life by repenting & trusting Christ's finished work on the cross! Please don't delay, we are not promised tomorrow
I don't know, my depressed ass just saw it as more evidence that life isn't worth living. You're born, everyone celebrates for some reason, then you suffer, then you die. Might as well get it over with. Mephistopheles is sounding correct. "Life is so terrible that it would be better if it didn't exist at all."
@@brendenpischke6060 well if you compute everything like that in a cold calculating way then yeah, it's like useless data, statistics, numbers. Always trying to get the bottom line, sex is to orgasm, eating is to stop being hungry, we live to eventually die. once you know what you want and arent timid to compete for it then life starts to have meaning.
I immediately thought of Jordan Peterson when I saw the title, but was still pleasantly surprised to see him! This video reminds me of Michael Jackson's lyrics: I’m starting with the man in the mirror I’m asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you wanna make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
Very few people realize that it takes a LONG time to get to a good place in life, but it can spiral out of control incredibly quickly. Keep your head up, and keep pushing for the life you truly desire.
blindavocado We don't know each other, and probably never will, but I'm happy for you and your family that you were able to crawl out of that hole and build a new and better life.
He is like a father and a prophet to our generation, full of practical solutions, and genuine care to make our lives truly better. The answer, lies in our own hearts, thoughts, and actions.
@ben taylor - He doesn't have to be perfect...but what makes him great is that he recognizes the need for self-improvement instead of just assuming that he is perfect. His advice is for EVERYONE, including himself.
The words I learnt from this video: - Verbs: Inopportune, deflect, harried, disillusion, suppress, impose, interrrupt - Nouns: Brink, psychiatrist, morality - Adjectives: Inevitable, external, desirable, attentive You don't have to respond this comment. I just want to note the English words I want to learn :-0
NikkyyHD Funny that mostly the right blames migrants, jews, LGBTQ for their pathetic lives. It has little to do with your political attitude and more with your personality. But go on and use for your political agenda kiddo :)
Catalin Marius Oh gosh.. you are party right. Except that it can said about te right too. Why? Because you guys get triggered over genders and the do the same shit as the over sensitive left. Both sides have whiny bastards, and the other side try to convince everyone that they are the majority. Which is not true at all. Where I live, in Hungary, the Party won because of a two year hate campaign against something that never existed in Hungary: migrantion crisis. Also, I don’t know where you got that but I don’t often see ant-jews on the left but on the right.. ooh boi. A lot. Maybe not you, but there are a lot. I tried to reply to most points but going in to every little detail here is not what we want. I just think that political sides have nothing to to with being a man. Having morals, respect towards others and a brave heart does.
We've all heard the expression, "Think globally. Act Locally." In this case, act inwardly. Dr. Peterson says it with eloquence and genuine purpose. Always a pleasure to listen to him speak.
I love this. Playing the victim keeps you where you are. Looking at how you got to where you are and taking the time to make positive change to yourself is the only way to happiness and long term success.
OhNoItsMicah wrong: there are many ways to put you into plantation, JP has just used one of them on you. Now you will serve your master and will not ask questions about any other way. Here is the other way: MGTOW in most cases is the right answer to the insane circumstances we are in: you can not blame society for attacking you because of your identity (white male), BUT you can act in a way, which minimizes the chances of being noticed or being blamed. See a woman or girl? Cross the street! This is your contribution to improving YOUR life and the life of all the boys in this world. This is hard, but this is the way to save this civilization. MGTOW.
That’s technically wrong, it’s very easy to change other people if you hurt them real bad(physically). And people like Bill gates and Steve did change the world.
Jordan: - We should try to change ourselves to become better and achieve goals, rather to just blame others.. Cathy: - So youre saying, gender inequality is the womens fault?
Simone De Beauvoir herself stressed the importance of personal responsibility, so yes, even from a traditionally feminist perspective inequality is as much the fault of women as of men. I know about the "so you're saying" meme going on, just thought I'd point it out.
@S p I won't say I understand exactly what you've experienced, But I know that Jesus loves you & offers salvation if you repent & believe... PLEASE THINK ON THIS, I HOPE YOU CAN HEAR THIS!
S p I don’t know exactly what you’re going through. And I won’t make any religious comments, because that only applies to you if you want it too. But at the very base of humanity and the reason why many people argue we’re put on this earth is to build and develop relationships with friends, family etc. A lot of the time suicidal behavior stems from bad relationships. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this video is introspection. You have to first assess your role in the relationship and go about identifying problems and seeing it through until you find your solutions. It won’t be easy it may take time. But if you can make the relationships in your life work and one day build a family of your own. When you see how you’re perseverance not only brought joy but life to other people, than maybe you’ll understand why life is so precious and every life is worth living.
[Brom]: " Dying for what you believe isn't really all that hard; people do it all the time. What's hard is living and suffering for what you believe." -Christopher Paolini, _Eragon_ (THE BOOK, NOT THE MOVIE!)
@Richard F. A Kang An 'algorithm' is usually a term used in reference to numerals, math, computing. I believe (but I may be wrong) the term you're looking for is 'syntax'. The word 'your' is possessive, as to denote ownership. "Your attitude is exceptionally condescending for someone with atrocious grammar themselves." Also, the amalgamation of two words, such as 'you are' is known as a contraction. Eg. "You're correcting someone in an exceedingly incorrect manner, and making an ass of yourself in the process." (I'm looking forward to someone scholarly correcting whatever errors exist in my comment actually now, haha.
Peterson for Prime Minister! I'd become a citizen of Canada just to cast my vote. Assuming you guys still have that right... Run on the platform "A cleaner room in every house" Edit: I prefer "Clean Your Nation And Your Room!" (partially suggested by a commenter below)
Exactly! Like what Michael Jackson said ---- "I'm starting with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways. And no message could have been any clearer. If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and then make a change"
@@somedude6683 maybe consider looking at the lyrics? What he said is right, and what you said is wrong. And stop presenting it as a the truth before verifying it. Here are the official lyrics:- "I'm starting with the man in the mirror (Ooh!) I'm asking him to change his ways (Change his ways, ooh!) And no message could have been any clearer If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and then make that (Take a look at yourself and then make that) Change!"
Jordan actually scares me a little, because I am guilty of some of these behaviors. I don't like looking in an honest mirror, but he forces me to. That's why I keep watching him. I need that force of someone I respect to keep me focused. I love this man.
I mean I guess good for you but don't let that stop you from trying to help people, take a look at yourself every once in a while but don't forget that what you are doing is to help people, maybe don't throw a brick into the window but also that change never came gradually and without violence.
MiguelPpM : I was referencing the dialogue between Jordan Peterson and Cathy Newman how she mistook every single thing Mr. Peterson spoke about in their previous interview. I was emulating her response to this video, just to be funny. I assure you, we're of the same opinion. ;-)
Jordan Peterson's a genius. If this is the first time you've heard him I recommend you check out his youtube lectures. He appeared a little flat and monotone in this video, normally he is more animated when he doesn't have a script. He so much to say that's worthwhile, currently zooming through his new book, check it out
Amen. Professor of mine at university put it very clearly: What is the common factor in all of your problems? You are. You can’t change everyone/everything else. But you CAN change how you respond to them. Embracing this instead of fighting it leads to success. My uncle fights this every day of his life, and he lives in poverty. He can’t improve his situation because “it’s not his fault”. In my case? Embraced the market, embraced the vagaries of life, embraced my personal responsibilities. What happened? Paid off the student loans early. Healthy 401k. New car in the garage now. Happily married. Life sucks and cancer tries to rob me of life. But instead of whining about it and blaming everyone/everything else, asking “how can I best respond to this” has led to even greater success and respect from my peers. Take it from someone who has lived it, in good times and bad. Putting down the pointing finger and working on how you, yourself can respond constructively to the situations at hand WILL make a dramatic improvement in your life.
Stop doing the stupid things that you know are bad for you! Dr Peterson helped me a lot and i recommend his online lectures for anyone who is either having a hard time or just wants to be better in general
Not really. JP is promising, but PU tends to be miss informative and manipulative. They're a bit too blind in their dedication to the national and corporate success, over that of a private person, but spin it the other way around. Or do you too believe that Timmy should be cutting his neighbors grass as an actual hired employee, and the minimal wage is standing in the way of his happiness?
I discovered that I was bitter. Since then I've prayed so I could forgive those who hurt me and asked for forgiveness to those I hurt. It did wonders. I'm still healing and fixing myself but I'm happy to say that I'm happy ☺️.
I come back to watch this a couple times a year and show it to my loved ones too. I hope this video never goes away. It keeps my head in my shoulders sometimes
This channel is awesome. I use it to learn things about life, values and so on and I use it also to learn English. Keep going with this job. God bless all team. Rafael from Brazil.
Delaney Brummett I disagree but I don't want to start a discussion because according to my experience a lot of people who I discuss with end up with offends and they had no intention to change in the first place. Go search some videos like PragerU debunked or critique etc, if you don't want to be prejudiced and want to be wiser. It's obvious PragerU supports christianity and Capitalism. Have a nice day
Black Shark As a common person that live in the most corrupted and miserable country in a third world I have the habit to listen to PragerU with the similar objective Rafael does. I appreciate so much the quality of videos and some valuable issues teaching like that. However, I actualy agree with you. Some videos express american conservative values which sometimes are in the collision route to the others people believes. For example: I have watched one theme yesterday that justify the american domain over the world. I understood and I also accepted as valid, but not as they are annoucing it. So, I really appreciate this kind of initiative, but it is strongly recommendable have a good analisys skills in several areas of knowlodge.
Excellent topic. My life changed dramatically for the better, when I accepted responsibility for my situation in life and made the necessary changes for the better.
PragerU, I love all of your videos and I especially appreciate this one. I am going through a bit of a rough patch in my life and this video is what I needed to hear. Thank you so much.
"You can't change the world, but you can change yourself." Man, I grew up with a good strong father figure and always knew, for the most part, everything Dr. Peterson said in this video. I'm probably worse than the entitled, professionally oppressed, cry bullies this message is meant to change. Even knowing the basic principles of this message I farted my 20' and most of my 30's away hoping "things will just work out." or "I got some time I'll do the boring hard stuff tomorrow." Before I knew it 15-20 years of the best part of my life was spent doing the bare minimum. The hilarious thing about doing the bare minimum is that if that's all you ever do that bare minimum will get harder and harder while the level at which you need to be at to catch up spirals up and out of control. I knew all this and still ignored it all. Learn from this. You aren't "the exception." You aren't going to "smart" your way out of it. I have an IQ of 142, never has it been purely enough to get by on. Everything worth having required my intelligence PLUS hard work. Don't repeat my mistakes. I'm now a widower with 6 kids ages 17 to 3 and while they have what they need, they have very little of what they want thanks to me. Life is suffering, so don't throw it all down the road to deal with later you only have to ensure more suffering at once eventually.
Dear Stanley. I found myself in your comment. Due to my laziness, even the simplest things like sitting down and study with some discipline have now become a real struggle for me. So I really appreaciate your comment and I wish you all the best! God bless you and your kids! Never lose faith in yourself and they will have the same strong father figure like you did!
Stanley, I completely relate to you. You are not alone. I'm 57 and had the same thoughts and experience you did. I doubled-downed my efforts at work and things are starting to pay off. I also learned to take greater pleasure in the small things in life like dinner where my whole family actually sits together and eats. I also get out in nature more often. Turning more over to God has also helped. I'll pray for you and your children. Know that you are loved. God bless you.
I wonder when somebody is going through hard times does that person gets a little encouragement? It's hard to pick oneself up when we get hit by bad times, making something at that point is hard, it takes investment man, either time or proper guidance. Just little bit of encouragement at what we try to do during those gruelling times may change the whole situation. Dr P has rightly pointed this out.
yes the good part, but... earth is still round, evolution is a ting, good morals dont come from the bible, and climate change is a sirius problem we really need to adress. fixing oneself is great but it critical thinking understanding of the world is something that is only gain tho education. and not something i have seen Christians do a lot of.
Nekogami-Crystal Um, tons of Christian Universities. You have no idea what you are talking about. You obviously dont have children, or you would now morals are taught. Who taught them to you? Who taught them to that person?
Im not saying Christians dont have Universities, what i mean there was critical thinking goes against the natrur of religion, tho the hole idea of a Christian Universitie, is a bit absurd, most christians dont even know whats in the bible, so what are they learning at Universities? Universities/school was also made for science, you can call it cristan all you want, science is still about learning math and real world facts, not so much about invisible sky dads. Any ways seeing as both my parent are atheist, and have had a rather limited interaction with any Christians in my childhood. I can tell you that it was not from the bible that i learned my morals. but learning morals really easy, "the golden rule do to others what you want others to do to you. is the one simple rule all good morals is build on." and all you need to have to learn that is other people and compassion, things most humans a born with (and you need if you want to work as a team) But this can ofcose go wrong because people are different and have different ideas of what they like and don't like. That's why we figured we would write down all the things we all could agree upon into a big book. And this is how you make a rulebook for a society/culture. This book could be written 2000 years ago in a desert, sure, but would rather follow a book written close today, like the constitution, and the book petersen have made with 12 Rules for Life. And ultimately the real good way in deciding if something is morally right or wrong is to simple aks: will this benefit mankind's *survival? say yes, and it's a good moal, say no and its not. (*not that for logical reasons survival without happiness would not really be survival at all, therefore its mankind's survival + happiness)
Round earth, evolution, and climate change have nothing to do with Christianity. Don't know where you got that association. Also, while it's true that you don't need to read the bible to have good morals, there's no basis for good morals without some sort of god. Empathy and evolution can only go so far as to explain ethics.
And even if you are truly a victim in some way, do everything that you can to make things better and after the fact don't dwell on it. For example say you get robbed. You would want to call the police and do as much as you can to get your stuff back but when there is nothing left to do don't spend your time thinking about how the world is out to get you.
Anonymous Person No it doesn't. I'm not arguing that no one is out to get you or that they are, I'm just saying if you dwell on the fact that it happened to you then you will never be happy.
poketopa1234 I don't know what you mean by "robbed" and "system". How is the system robbing you, and what system is it? My guess is that you'll either have to look at it from a different perspective and accept it or work to change it. You still can't dwell on it though because that will only lead to unhappiness.
"The proper way to fix the world, isn't to fix the world. There is no reason to assume that you're even up to such a task. But you can fix yourself. You'll do no one any harm in doing so, and in that manner at least, you will make the world a better place."
Ace Diamonds How did you miss the whole point of this video? Actually, I don't care. Keep on blaming others for your problems bro....because clearly it's worked so well for you this far. 😂
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When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world.
I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation.
When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world.
-Unknown Monk 1100 A.D.
u only make the world worse by playing teemo
nice one
Philip Johnson Wow, amazing quote!
So we don't know who said it....but we know when was it said... Yeah great
Philip Johnson I see now. You have to start small. Paradoxically, the importance of the first step is the biggest thing we can do.
I have always said, "Become a victim by chance, remain a victim by choice." I love this man. I need to clean my room.
BunnyBear🐻 that's really good, is that from something?
Stealing that. >:3
thats actually really profound, i will always keep this in mind
BunnyGalore my question is, why would you want to be classified as a victim, like why do leftists always want to be classified as victims. Personally it’s not something I want people to think of me, I just don’t know why they want to be thought of as that. Part of being a victim is weak, persecuted, having part of the world against them, beaten down and many other bad characteristics that no one should want themselves to be thought of. Instead people should try to be the opposite, which is strong, courageous, not taking shit, living your life free without objection, etc. Basically what I’m try to say is you shouldn’t try to be a victim as it makes no sense whatsoever
Great quote.
Right on, JP!
The Rubin Report This is such a wonderful time to be alive. Figures like you, Jp, Shapiro, and others of the like are the reinvigorating force of good the world so desperately needs now. Thank you for your contribution to this wave of positivity.
heisengberg Aguilare So true!
I love your show
Can't believe the great conversation you get to have with Ben and JBP Thursday! If I could love a TH-cam video, that one would be it.
Hahahahaha
This man is a blessing to our generation.
No, people are ignoring the real wisdom & knowledge, because it comes from people who are mostly hated who no body wants to listen to.
October Boi
You must have huge daddy issues.
Peterson is full of shit.
@@michael6619more harder to think for yourself and see past the BS.
@@stello61 yes, but atleast I don't lecture others on fixing themselves and then resort to heavy drug usage because I cannot face the problems I have in life. Its like hypocrisy exemplified. When you turn to drugs to cope with life its far worse than being a whiny little bitch. But its all fine if JBP does, rules dont apply to the people who make them. So let him enjoy his cheap treatment in a Soviet era hospital now run by Ruskie oligarchs.
Jesus said: "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye." Matthew 7:5
The truth hurts
Christianic values have taught modern man how to act. Now these atheists believe morality just popped out of nowhere. Sad.
Yes, they were not kidding when they said that the Bible is the instruction manual for living life.
An important aspect of our faith is to acknowledge that we are sinful beings, essentially as mentioned, admitting that "I" am the problem. The path to life begins from there, whether spiritual or physical.
Proclivity to Destroy Leftists We have moral and feelings you know. We are all same with different religion name, God name or none God. We have values that are the same, we don't pray, but take action when needed or asked for advice when you need the help.
Yeah, Jesus was just quoting JBP.
The man, the myth, the legend!
From the plethora of heroes, the ultimate hero emerges
The man, the myth, the lobster!
SCOTT STERLING!!!!
yes, and rightfully so. what a great example of a human being he is.
Scott Sterling.
Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one. -- Marcus Aurelius
@The King of Nature the idea is that what a good man is isn't something very complicated, at least the basics are apparent and don't require deep thought. That is the meaning of the quote.
You're not an angry white man Jordan...you're an amazing human being.
Thank you for everything you've done for so many people, including me...
@@zokia.d.3748 There are videos on youtube were he denounces and discusses the evil that was Hitler. Why must you keep spreading lies?
@S p then you should consider fixing yourself
The man's a shrink. Do t think he's angry. He probably angry with something else
Well, Jordan is a white man and I have seen him get angry on a few occasions, but that’s ok! His advice is amazing, and I’m sad to say that most of advice _should_ be very obvious! Unfortunately, too many people won’t realize that…
I second this.
Jordan Peterson is a national treasure
International treasure. I'd like to think it's not just Canada that can celebrate him.
World treasure.
We're happy to share.
he's ours baby, woohoo Canada!
"You're Welcome" - Edmonton
Too bad 50% of the country's population will never hear his wisdom, or believe the propaganda that they should avoid this "dangerous" speaker. Globe And Mail article today is representative of that kind of non-debate dismissing of a message via lying about the messenger (and his message, actually).
So you’re saying...
FreedomToons!
Lol
There - I see what you did and award cbh76 1 intarwebz and an interview on Channel 4
Lobsters.
so you're saying that we should let the lobsters fix us and our society
You'll do no one any harm by fixing yourself. wow, I needed to hear that
David Lyons And here is the recipe to fix the society:
MGTOW in most cases is the right answer to the insane circumstances we are in: you can not blame society for attacking you because of your identity (white male), BUT you can act in a way, which minimizes the chances of being noticed or being blamed. See a woman or girl? Cross the street! This is your contribution to improving YOUR life and the life of all the boys in this world. This is hard, but this is the way to save this civilization. MGTOW.
I came to Prager couple years ago to fight with the it's followers.... today I am one of them :)
Family-Faith-Service.
May you all have wonderful and fruitful lives.
I don't always agree with PragerU but this time it was very well said. To change your life you must start by changing yourself.
Alexis Pitiris the world*
Dark Ninja no I meant your life. I was referring to not blame others but yourself for any unconformable situation you are in. Anyways...
Alexis Pitiris ok makes sense
'Suffering is the price of being alive.' - Jordan Peterson.
Great quote! Do you remember where he said/wrote this?
4:29.
"Life is pain. Anybody who tells you differently is selling you something." -Westley
Very Buddhist. (I know he is Christian & this reflection is self-evident or reappears in different philosophies. Still, this vibe resonated with me)
Fled From Nowhere he isn't wrong though
What an unexpectedly great relief when he said "life will still be difficult but it's the price of being alive."
@S p Jesus cares!
your life is NOT a mistake!
You can experience life by repenting & trusting Christ's finished work on the cross!
Please don't delay, we are not promised tomorrow
I think that's because it could mean "The fact that you feel you're suffering is ok, because everyone is."
I don't know, my depressed ass just saw it as more evidence that life isn't worth living.
You're born, everyone celebrates for some reason, then you suffer, then you die.
Might as well get it over with. Mephistopheles is sounding correct. "Life is so terrible that it would be better if it didn't exist at all."
@@brendenpischke6060 well if you compute everything like that in a cold calculating way then yeah, it's like useless data, statistics, numbers. Always trying to get the bottom line, sex is to orgasm, eating is to stop being hungry, we live to eventually die.
once you know what you want and arent timid to compete for it then life starts to have meaning.
I see Peterson, I upvote
Dan Dimit That's unsettling
What behavior from Dan would help you be settled?
O8080808O No butt stuff...
you're the best Dan.
I immediately thought of Jordan Peterson when I saw the title, but was still pleasantly surprised to see him! This video reminds me of Michael Jackson's lyrics:
I’m starting with the man in the mirror
I’m asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
NeonCherie I thought the exact same thing!
ME TOO
I can't tell you how important this is. I lost 2 houses and a good job and was living on the street as a drug addict before I learned this lesson.
Very few people realize that it takes a LONG time to get to a good place in life, but it can spiral out of control incredibly quickly.
Keep your head up, and keep pushing for the life you truly desire.
With the help of family and friends I have made a new life. I have been steadily employed for over 20 years, married and own a house again.
blindavocado
We don't know each other, and probably never will, but I'm happy for you and your family that you were able to crawl out of that hole and build a new and better life.
Big congrats for improving!!
No longer blind. Excellent!
Cheers to all of you watching this sort of videos, it means you're well aware of yourselves and ready to evolve ..
Greetings from Libya
The good doctor is the honest, tough-love father figure we millennials desperately needed. It's gonna be OK.
How do we break him to all those who haven't heard, or who've fallen for the fake news?
He is like a father and a prophet to our generation, full of practical solutions, and genuine care to make our lives truly better. The answer, lies in our own hearts, thoughts, and actions.
Marni M hes not perfect
@ben taylor - He doesn't have to be perfect...but what makes him great is that he recognizes the need for self-improvement instead of just assuming that he is perfect. His advice is for EVERYONE, including himself.
Yeah, thats true, but a simple smile along the video wouldn't be bad.
The words I learnt from this video:
- Verbs: Inopportune, deflect, harried, disillusion, suppress, impose, interrrupt
- Nouns: Brink, psychiatrist, morality
- Adjectives: Inevitable, external, desirable, attentive
You don't have to respond this comment. I just want to note the English words I want to learn :-0
Hoàng Kim Việt Hello Vietnamese person; I'm an American and I love Vietnam!
John Racette Thank you! :-0
Good work!
Good job
Good job!
Man, Peterson is everywhere!
He said that I can only change myself, no sir, You already change my whole life, consciousness, and values
From Korea
I love your Kimchi and Samsung products , no really
I love Jordan Peterson.
Good idea
To all males on the radical left - This is what an actual man looks like. Take notes, please.
NikkyyHD Funny that mostly the right blames migrants, jews, LGBTQ for their pathetic lives. It has little to do with your political attitude and more with your personality. But go on and use for your political agenda kiddo :)
Daniel, it appears that you are part of the group she was addressing. And you aren't following her advice.
musicmansuperman Well, not everything else, just that part where I need to be masculine in order to be manly.
Catalin Marius Oh gosh.. you are party right. Except that it can said about te right too. Why? Because you guys get triggered over genders and the do the same shit as the over sensitive left. Both sides have whiny bastards, and the other side try to convince everyone that they are the majority. Which is not true at all. Where I live, in Hungary, the Party won because of a two year hate campaign against something that never existed in Hungary: migrantion crisis. Also, I don’t know where you got that but I don’t often see ant-jews on the left but on the right.. ooh boi. A lot. Maybe not you, but there are a lot. I tried to reply to most points but going in to every little detail here is not what we want. I just think that political sides have nothing to to with being a man. Having morals, respect towards others and a brave heart does.
NikkyyHD Love your work :D especially clockwork 4
5s second and I recognize that voice, thank you Mr. Peterson for all your speeches.
Cuong Nguyen I second that
If every Univerisy had ten Jordan Petersons, this world would be a better place....
Panos Tzavelis haha we wisshh
*worse place
Even one Peterson would do.
@@mysteriousmuffin6017 Hang tight, comrade, the help you need is on the way.....
Not all conservatives like Peterson you know
As soon as I saw the title "Fix Yourself", I figured it could be Dr. Peterson.... and I WASN'T disappointed!!
I am so into Dr.Peterson. And then he pops up at PragerU. Yay!
Oliver Shtern same! Its providential.
I knew it was JP just by looking at the title. Glad JP finally did a video
Ben Shapiro was in a video too. Maybe we'll see Milo in th future haha, it's a matter of time!
Me too.
Yep, same here. Now go clean your room. ;)
Soon as I heard his voice before it showed his face, I knew it was him.
Jake paul ?
I love this man ! He is one of the reasons I'm trying take more responsibility in my life
Cela rtus Good on ya!
I pray JBP speedy recovery. His wisdom is needed in today's anarchaic times.
We've all heard the expression, "Think globally. Act Locally." In this case, act inwardly. Dr. Peterson says it with eloquence and genuine purpose. Always a pleasure to listen to him speak.
God bless Dr. Peterson!
It’s great to see Dr. Peterson on this channel.
I love this. Playing the victim keeps you where you are. Looking at how you got to where you are and taking the time to make positive change to yourself is the only way to happiness and long term success.
OhNoItsMicah wrong: there are many ways to put you into plantation, JP has just used one of them on you. Now you will serve your master and will not ask questions about any other way.
Here is the other way:
MGTOW in most cases is the right answer to the insane circumstances we are in: you can not blame society for attacking you because of your identity (white male), BUT you can act in a way, which minimizes the chances of being noticed or being blamed. See a woman or girl? Cross the street! This is your contribution to improving YOUR life and the life of all the boys in this world. This is hard, but this is the way to save this civilization. MGTOW.
What a beautiful human being!
I don't know... kinda seems like a monster to me...
inb4 Joe "monster seems like too strong a word" Rogan
"You can't change other people but you can change yourself" This is the single most important advice you can give a young person.
Nolan watch me.
Already taken it in. Very good advice indeed
@B O X Wtf is your point?
That’s technically wrong, it’s very easy to change other people if you hurt them real bad(physically). And people like Bill gates and Steve did change the world.
@potatorekt7046 also people like mlk change the world too. JP is an idiot.
Jordan:
- We should try to change ourselves to become better and achieve goals, rather to just blame others..
Cathy:
- So youre saying, gender inequality is the womens fault?
Deividas Melnikas Shtaufer Indeed he is.
Deividas Melnikas Shtaufer So you are saying that the government, not me, should fix itself?
Simone De Beauvoir herself stressed the importance of personal responsibility, so yes, even from a traditionally feminist perspective inequality is as much the fault of women as of men.
I know about the "so you're saying" meme going on, just thought I'd point it out.
No. It just explains why they're so hateful and bitter.
and if it were that simple we'd all be doing it lol, I don't go with the it's your fault syndrome.
'...you'll still suffer, that's the price of being alive".
Iván Cortés Medina Read Berserk, and you will understand the truth.
@S p It will take time. You can never stop trying. Because if you stop trying you have already given up.
@S p I won't say I understand exactly what you've experienced,
But I know that Jesus loves you & offers salvation if you repent & believe...
PLEASE THINK ON THIS,
I HOPE YOU CAN HEAR THIS!
S p I don’t know exactly what you’re going through. And I won’t make any religious comments, because that only applies to you if you want it too. But at the very base of humanity and the reason why many people argue we’re put on this earth is to build and develop relationships with friends, family etc. A lot of the time suicidal behavior stems from bad relationships. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this video is introspection. You have to first assess your role in the relationship and go about identifying problems and seeing it through until you find your solutions. It won’t be easy it may take time. But if you can make the relationships in your life work and one day build a family of your own. When you see how you’re perseverance not only brought joy but life to other people, than maybe you’ll understand why life is so precious and every life is worth living.
[Brom]: " Dying for what you believe isn't really all that hard; people do it all the time. What's hard is living and suffering for what you believe."
-Christopher Paolini, _Eragon_
(THE BOOK, NOT THE MOVIE!)
When professor Peterson speaks, I listen and I learn.
“You’re life will still be difficult. You’ll still suffer. That’s the price of being alive, but you’ll be stronger to face that burden.”
your* jesus christ it's 2019
*your
@Richard F. A Kang An 'algorithm' is usually a term used in reference to numerals, math, computing. I believe (but I may be wrong) the term you're looking for is 'syntax'. The word 'your' is possessive, as to denote ownership. "Your attitude is exceptionally condescending for someone with atrocious grammar themselves." Also, the amalgamation of two words, such as 'you are' is known as a contraction. Eg. "You're correcting someone in an exceedingly incorrect manner, and making an ass of yourself in the process." (I'm looking forward to someone scholarly correcting whatever errors exist in my comment actually now, haha.
Why do people still bitch about this little thing it's 2019 the message still gets across are you really that picky? STFU already
*but maybe you'll become strong enough to accept that burden... Is different to me
For me, he is the greatest mentor that I have encountered ever.
Looks like someone always skip self-help part on the bookstore.
"Be the change you want to see in the world"
Peterson for Prime Minister! I'd become a citizen of Canada just to cast my vote. Assuming you guys still have that right... Run on the platform "A cleaner room in every house"
Edit: I prefer "Clean Your Nation And Your Room!"
(partially suggested by a commenter below)
"Clean your nation!"
We can only wish.
Lovs "Clean your nation, and your room!"
Carlos Rodriguez or "Clean your room, then your nation!"
Lucia Cristina Cortes I love it
JORDAN PETERSON! the man is everywhere in 2018! what a legend, keep up the great content
Exactly! Like what Michael Jackson said ---- "I'm starting with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways. And no message could have been any clearer. If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and then make a change"
Indeed
Norman Valiao the world only exist because humans perceive it
Chills man chills. This is the perfect words for us millennials
@@somedude6683 maybe consider looking at the lyrics?
What he said is right, and what you said is wrong. And stop presenting it as a the truth before verifying it.
Here are the official lyrics:-
"I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Change his ways, ooh!)
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make that
(Take a look at yourself and then make that)
Change!"
Norman Valiao is mj still alive
Whenever I hear his assertion, it makes me comfortable and relieve stress. Thanks!
Expected Peterson by the title, and as soon as the video started a big laugh came out of me. Good to see you!
Same here!
Omg I had exactly the same reaction
How could you possibly not agree with him?
*so* *what* *you're* *saying* *is*
So what you're saying that that the queen lobsters earn 9% less than the king lobsters?
Jordan actually scares me a little, because I am guilty of some of these behaviors. I don't like looking in an honest mirror, but he forces me to. That's why I keep watching him. I need that force of someone I respect to keep me focused. I love this man.
I mean I guess good for you but don't let that stop you from trying to help people, take a look at yourself every once in a while but don't forget that what you are doing is to help people, maybe don't throw a brick into the window but also that change never came gradually and without violence.
"So you're saying you have to put yourself first and not give a damn about anyone else?" -Cathy Newman's likely response to this video.
+John Doe r/wooosh
MiguelPpM : I was referencing the dialogue between Jordan Peterson and Cathy Newman how she mistook every single thing Mr. Peterson spoke about in their previous interview. I was emulating her response to this video, just to be funny.
I assure you, we're of the same opinion. ;-)
Giraffasaur postmodernist will assume the worst. No need to waste your time on them
Giraffasaur lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jordan Peterson in a PragerU video. I can die happy.
Conor Oades but the right thing to do is to keep on living and pushing yourself to your full potential ;)
PERFECT person for this video!!!
Oh yes, what a lucky coincidence ;)
David wood!
Ha ha, that's what I was thinking!
Thought you were Acts17Apologetics, aka David Wood, for a moment!
PERFECT PETERSON
Thank you very much! God bless you all!
I new the voice right into the video that it was JP, and what a fitting time to have him on PragerU!!!!!
Jordan Peterson's a genius. If this is the first time you've heard him I recommend you check out his youtube lectures. He appeared a little flat and monotone in this video, normally he is more animated when he doesn't have a script. He so much to say that's worthwhile, currently zooming through his new book, check it out
Understanding this is what qualifies you as an adult. I've met people 50yo+ that I still consider to be children because of this. Awesome video.
Great! „Change yourself an dont pass your responsability to the others!” is an advice like in orthodox christianity. Greetings from Romania!
When I saw the title of the video, I already hoped that I thought who it was, Dr Peterson! Love to see him in a prager u video
Amen.
Professor of mine at university put it very clearly:
What is the common factor in all of your problems?
You are.
You can’t change everyone/everything else. But you CAN change how you respond to them.
Embracing this instead of fighting it leads to success. My uncle fights this every day of his life, and he lives in poverty. He can’t improve his situation because “it’s not his fault”. In my case? Embraced the market, embraced the vagaries of life, embraced my personal responsibilities. What happened? Paid off the student loans early. Healthy 401k. New car in the garage now. Happily married.
Life sucks and cancer tries to rob me of life. But instead of whining about it and blaming everyone/everything else, asking “how can I best respond to this” has led to even greater success and respect from my peers.
Take it from someone who has lived it, in good times and bad. Putting down the pointing finger and working on how you, yourself can respond constructively to the situations at hand WILL make a dramatic improvement in your life.
Stop doing the stupid things that you know are bad for you!
Dr Peterson helped me a lot and i recommend his online lectures for anyone who is either having a hard time or just wants to be better in general
Thank God for Dr. Peterson. I am changing myself, and others, by simply paying attention. I wish you all the same.
PU and JP - We have been waiting for this brilliant union.
Not really. JP is promising, but PU tends to be miss informative and manipulative. They're a bit too blind in their dedication to the national and corporate success, over that of a private person, but spin it the other way around. Or do you too believe that Timmy should be cutting his neighbors grass as an actual hired employee, and the minimal wage is standing in the way of his happiness?
As a Government we must look at the macro. As an individual we must look at the micro. It's a critical distinction.
Everytime I hear this man talk it’s eye opening
If everyone took this approach we would have a very different world. Love Jordan Peterson and it was great to see him on Prager U.
It's better than that. If you take this approach you will begin to realize that the world already is very different than you thought it was.
I discovered that I was bitter. Since then I've prayed so I could forgive those who hurt me and asked for forgiveness to those I hurt. It did wonders. I'm still healing and fixing myself but I'm happy to say that I'm happy ☺️.
Peterson just keeps climbing the dominance hierarchies! ❤
Exactly. You cant make the world a better place until you make yourself a better person. That happens from the inside out. Jesus understood this.
Kristin j.r... 💕 I know.
Excellent. If that was the only video on TH-cam, it would fulfilled its purpose
I come back to watch this a couple times a year and show it to my loved ones too. I hope this video never goes away. It keeps my head in my shoulders sometimes
JORDAN PETERSON!!!! Prager U just got real (not that it wasn’t before)...!
I’ve been waiting for this for so long. Thank you PragerU and thank you Dr. Peterson. God bless!
This channel is awesome. I use it to learn things about life, values and so on and I use it also to learn English. Keep going with this job. God bless all team. Rafael from Brazil.
Good job Rafael. Me to.
The channel is biased. There are videos that may be useful but the most of the content is for right-wing people who can't think on their own
Black Shark that is untrue and quite the opposite
Delaney Brummett I disagree but I don't want to start a discussion because according to my experience a lot of people who I discuss with end up with offends and they had no intention to change in the first place. Go search some videos like PragerU debunked or critique etc, if you don't want to be prejudiced and want to be wiser. It's obvious PragerU supports christianity and Capitalism. Have a nice day
Black Shark As a common person that live in the most corrupted and miserable country in a third world I have the habit to listen to PragerU with the similar objective Rafael does. I appreciate so much the quality of videos and some valuable issues teaching like that. However, I actualy agree with you. Some videos express american conservative values which sometimes are in the collision route to the others people believes. For example: I have watched one theme yesterday that justify the american domain over the world. I understood and I also accepted as valid, but not as they are annoucing it. So, I really appreciate this kind of initiative, but it is strongly recommendable have a good analisys skills in several areas of knowlodge.
I hope he is well. Dr. Peterson did a lot to change my outlook on life. 12 Rules For Life is a really important book.
Excellent topic. My life changed dramatically for the better, when I accepted responsibility for my situation in life and made the necessary changes for the better.
PragerU, I love all of your videos and I especially appreciate this one. I am going through a bit of a rough patch in my life and this video is what I needed to hear. Thank you so much.
"You can't change the world, but you can change yourself." Man, I grew up with a good strong father figure and always knew, for the most part, everything Dr. Peterson said in this video. I'm probably worse than the entitled, professionally oppressed, cry bullies this message is meant to change. Even knowing the basic principles of this message I farted my 20' and most of my 30's away hoping "things will just work out." or "I got some time I'll do the boring hard stuff tomorrow." Before I knew it 15-20 years of the best part of my life was spent doing the bare minimum. The hilarious thing about doing the bare minimum is that if that's all you ever do that bare minimum will get harder and harder while the level at which you need to be at to catch up spirals up and out of control. I knew all this and still ignored it all. Learn from this. You aren't "the exception." You aren't going to "smart" your way out of it. I have an IQ of 142, never has it been purely enough to get by on. Everything worth having required my intelligence PLUS hard work. Don't repeat my mistakes. I'm now a widower with 6 kids ages 17 to 3 and while they have what they need, they have very little of what they want thanks to me. Life is suffering, so don't throw it all down the road to deal with later you only have to ensure more suffering at once eventually.
Dear Stanley. I found myself in your comment. Due to my laziness, even the simplest things like sitting down and study with some discipline have now become a real struggle for me. So I really appreaciate your comment and I wish you all the best! God bless you and your kids! Never lose faith in yourself and they will have the same strong father figure like you did!
Stanley, I completely relate to you. You are not alone. I'm 57 and had the same thoughts and experience you did. I doubled-downed my efforts at work and things are starting to pay off. I also learned to take greater pleasure in the small things in life like dinner where my whole family actually sits together and eats. I also get out in nature more often. Turning more over to God has also helped. I'll pray for you and your children. Know that you are loved. God bless you.
Talking down a high IQ makes me doubt you have a high IQ. Also, your vocabulary isn't that great. I'm just curious. Where did you have the IQ test.
I wonder when somebody is going through hard times does that person gets a little encouragement? It's hard to pick oneself up when we get hit by bad times, making something at that point is hard, it takes investment man, either time or proper guidance.
Just little bit of encouragement at what we try to do during those gruelling times may change the whole situation.
Dr P has rightly pointed this out.
DONT WORRY ME TOO
Fixing yourself requires humility, something we can all work on.
God bless you, Dr. Peterson and Prager University. Excellent video as always. I will very certainly donate again.
Knew it was going to be Jordan by the title. Love his work. Great advice.
Totally buy 12 rules for life if you can. It's worth it.
DrIBeast i just got mine tonight. I'm binge reading it right now.
Jordan Peterson is a beacon of hope during a dim time in academia.
Yep, because he is one hack intellectual.
Man… so profound! All these ideas I’ve know and wrestled with brought into a single conversation and golden thread! Thank you.
Fixing yourself is a key component of the Christian worldview
yes the good part, but... earth is still round, evolution is a ting, good morals dont come from the bible, and climate change is a sirius problem we really need to adress.
fixing oneself is great but it critical thinking understanding of the world is something that is only gain tho education.
and not something i have seen Christians do a lot of.
Nekogami-Crystal Um, tons of Christian Universities. You have no idea what you are talking about. You obviously dont have children, or you would now morals are taught. Who taught them to you? Who taught them to that person?
Im not saying Christians dont have Universities, what i mean there was critical thinking goes against the natrur of religion,
tho the hole idea of a Christian Universitie, is a bit absurd, most christians dont even know whats in the bible, so what are they learning at Universities? Universities/school was also made for science, you can call it cristan all you want, science is still about learning math and real world facts, not so much about invisible sky dads.
Any ways seeing as both my parent are atheist, and have had a rather limited interaction with any Christians in my childhood. I can tell you that it was not from the bible that i learned my morals.
but learning morals really easy, "the golden rule do to others what you want others to do to you. is the one simple rule all good morals is build on." and all you need to have to learn that is other people and compassion, things most humans a born with (and you need if you want to work as a team)
But this can ofcose go wrong because people are different and have different ideas of what they like and don't like.
That's why we figured we would write down all the things we all could agree upon into a big book.
And this is how you make a rulebook for a society/culture.
This book could be written 2000 years ago in a desert, sure, but would rather follow a book written close today, like the constitution, and the book petersen have made with 12 Rules for Life.
And ultimately the real good way in deciding if something is morally right or wrong is to simple aks: will this benefit mankind's *survival? say yes, and it's a good moal, say no and its not.
(*not that for logical reasons survival without happiness would not really be survival at all, therefore its mankind's survival + happiness)
Nekogami-Crystal the question to ask is not how YOU learned the morals. It is why do these morals exist if Christianity is a farce
Round earth, evolution, and climate change have nothing to do with Christianity. Don't know where you got that association.
Also, while it's true that you don't need to read the bible to have good morals, there's no basis for good morals without some sort of god. Empathy and evolution can only go so far as to explain ethics.
I am a simple man. I see Dr Peterson, I upvote.
Peterson gotta love him
this is one of the mini-lectures that most influenced my life
I'm glad that I was lucky enough to watch it
Thank you Jordan Peterson
And even if you are truly a victim in some way, do everything that you can to make things better and after the fact don't dwell on it. For example say you get robbed. You would want to call the police and do as much as you can to get your stuff back but when there is nothing left to do don't spend your time thinking about how the world is out to get you.
Matthew Stoicism teaches a lot about this; working on what you can, then not dwelling on things you can't change.
In that particular scenario someone was actually out to get you. Therefore your argument contradicts itself.
Yes but what if you got robbed every month? Then do you have the right to blame the system? Injustice isn't something that happens just once
Anonymous Person No it doesn't. I'm not arguing that no one is out to get you or that they are, I'm just saying if you dwell on the fact that it happened to you then you will never be happy.
poketopa1234 I don't know what you mean by "robbed" and "system". How is the system robbing you, and what system is it? My guess is that you'll either have to look at it from a different perspective and accept it or work to change it. You still can't dwell on it though because that will only lead to unhappiness.
Jordan Peterson is back with truth. Preach it Man
😛😛
No one else could pack so much wisdom into 5 minutes
Thanks, Jordan. I am doing the laundry now.
Yay! Love seeing Jordan Peterson get around.
I just love Jordan Peterson! He’s like the dad everyone should have!😘❤️
Love it, thanks Dr Peterson and PragerU !!!
Thank you Professor Peterson
Make Americans Clean Their Rooms Again
MACTRA - sounds good.
Stealing this for my presidential campaign
Well, we can see which type of person Ace Diamonds is.. 😉
"The proper way to fix the world, isn't to fix the world. There is no reason to assume that you're even up to such a task. But you can fix yourself. You'll do no one any harm in doing so, and in that manner at least, you will make the world a better place."
Ace Diamonds How did you miss the whole point of this video? Actually, I don't care. Keep on blaming others for your problems bro....because clearly it's worked so well for you this far. 😂
With all sincerity, Thank you. I really needed to hear this.
My favorite part of a PragerU video is the first couple seconds when I try to guess who is speaking. I was super happy to hear this voice
Great philosophy. Going to watch this again right now to look for what else I can do and where I am blaming others so I can change.