its not just that they dont want to grow up but that their predicament that they are angry about is actually their fault and they are conflicted with fixing the problem and losing their victimhood.
You're both right. It's so much easier, lazier and much more common to follow around a lie that justifies their own, twisted woke view. Woke is broke. And those who fell for that narrative have a lot bigger issues than picking the wrong horse in a race. Those who cling to it STILL in spite of its frail and imbecelic nature, inherent malevolence and salad tossing of the disenfranchised, ugly, dumb, gullible children of misfit island, will likely turn violent before admitting they're wrong. If history serves me correctly.
Being an old timer, we grew up just knowing this stuff. But, somewhere along the way men started becoming snowflakes. It would be interesting having a discussion about how and why.
I’m a Republican and a woman who watches JP whenever I get to! Not because of his politics, but because he has something that is almost TOTALLY lacking today… COMMON SENSE! Love your videos, Alex!! 💐💐
doesnt hurt that his intelligence is off the charts. Being THAT intelligent and being able to put it in terms ANYONE can understand is a gift on its own. Add the common sense and you have the man who is probably one of the most important intellectuals of our time. They should be raising statues of this man, not slander him endlessly. Its friggin criminal.
Believe me, saying your a Republican in 2022 shows you have a brain unlike the Democrats who are being destroyed by their obsession with the toxic relationship with the left.
This is the kind of stuff that we like Dr. JP for. I FOUND him from his political stuff but it's these talks about morality, meaning, and purpose that are what made me a fan of him.
Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created. From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it. For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created.
There is actually a group of veterans helping other veterans coping with PTSD or service separation anxieties using this same thought. Their approach is to re focus the veterans thought process into finding ways to continue to serve. Help the community through responsible actions and that gives them new focus on life instead of being forced to using all that time on lamenting so much on what was. It was a great interview I caught on the radio.
@@GenXfrom75 popp is all over TH-cam. And if you get into the vet groups on Facebook, etc, they'll jump right in and help your husband. They find locals quick if need be, get on the phone, zoom, etc. Where are you located? BTW, I'm an old Army grunt, I know where your hubby is. It can be fixed.
@@remedy-1879 Its been a while since I have heard the interview. I will try and see if I can find it again and will drop a link if I am successful. However. You can personally encourage them yourselves to find that path even with out the group.
I love Jordan Peterson: his ability to articulate, his enthusiasm, his integrity, his humour (at times), his courage, his conviction... he is indefatigable.
@@profanepersonality you have to really try to find something bad on him that this is what you are finding. Truly. Because usually „logical fallacies” just mean you didn’t understood.
Idk why but i always tear up when he says “yeah, well as useless as I am at least I can move that from there to there.” So powerful. Also found it interesting that your job wanted to cut you out of your Christmas bonus and Peterson ends up talking about the Simpsons where the same situation happens.
This is probably where the rule of making your bed at the beginning of the day comes from. No matter how useless you feel at the end of that day, you still accomplished something right at the start.
Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created. From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it. For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created. The Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC), quoting Vatican II, says the following: “God willed that man should be ‘left in the hand of his own counsel,’ so that he might of his own accord seek his Creator and freely attain his full and blessed perfection by cleaving to him.” (1730) God doesn’t force us to seek and love him; it is something that he has left us free to do.
I was a factory worker for 14 years straight, providing for my family. I was miserable cause in my school days I was considered one of the brightest students, but my work ethic was complete shit. After coming across Dr. Peterson (me being diagnosed with PTSD and depression at the time) I decided to go study coding. Fast forward 3 years I'm in my last year of study, have a job as a front-end developer and while it seems normal now when I step back and look at it I can't escape the feeling I would consider my own story a fairytale if someone told me that 5 years ago. No matter how bad it gets there's a way out. Just as Peterson says - do something instead of nothing, especially if you don't know what you wanna do. Focus on 1 thing and go at it.
This man is a blessing on this earth. Especially in these times. He is a light in a sea of darkness but he is relentless... in his mild mannered and composed way. he is everything everyone should be, empathetic, kind and good but also with a backbone of hardened steel.
Hi there, 21 year old boy here. You have no idea how useful Jordan Peterson speeches' are to me. I've always been a "knowledge chasing person" and whenever this guy opens his mouth I realize that after all this 21 years living and learning about life I still know nothing about it and that there's always a room for improving in it. I'm very proud of the person I am today and I can't wait to see how I'll be in 5 or 10 years or even more. I have a lot of thoughts about this that I want to talk about but I'm still improving my English so this is as good as I can express myself right now. Anyway I hope that all of you have a nice day, take a rest from thinking in all the bad things that might be happening to you and take a second to see all the small good things that are also happening wich we aren't aware of because we only focus on the bad ones. Life is beautiful, make sure to enjoy every second of it.
If you hadn’t mentioned it I wouldn’t have known that English isn’t your first language. You write better than the average person, for sure. I’m glad you’ve discovered JP early in your life and are taking his wisdom to heart. I wish you all the best in life. Take care.
Pedro, are you Brazilian? It seems like this, meu xará. My name is also Pedro, and I'm going to turn 21 soon. I have also been deeply influenced by Jordan lectures since I was 17. Since then I've been trying to take more responsability for my life, aways tell the truth, and learn how to be more articulated. It's not easy at all, but I think that this path that requires more sacrifice and is accompanied with delayed gratification gonna be important for my future self and my family. Around me, I don't know someone that even knows Jordan, so it's nice seeing someone that I could relate in this sense. I wish you the best man, let's get it. 💪🏻
I finished reading his 12 Rules for life antidote to chaos and just started his 12 more rules for life beyond order and he talks about his mental illness, wife getting cancer, being put on benzos by his doctor and what he went through before getting into the book. Love learning from him, in a mental health therapist myself and find JP and his wisdom and articulation invaluable.
Been tempted to buy his books for a while. I was not aware of his personal struggles which makes getting his book even more tempting. Thank you for writting that down.
Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created. From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it. For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created. The Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC), quoting Vatican II, says the following: “God willed that man should be ‘left in the hand of his own counsel,’ so that he might of his own accord seek his Creator and freely attain his full and blessed perfection by cleaving to him.” (1730) God doesn’t force us to seek and love him; it is something that he has left us free to do.
Jordan speaks like the father so many men never had and long for. The tragedy is that they accept, are helpless to change, their aimlessness. Jordan tells them to choose a target, aim, and shoot. AND tells them they can do it-like the best dad.
Another one from JBP. You're already all in, the bet is set. So live the life that is greatest to you, by definition there is nothing better to do. Paraphrased but still.
JBP’s drug problem in a nutshell: he was doing a massive world lecture tour, his wife received a cancer diagnosis that wasn’t hopeful, and he was having issues with anxiety and insomnia. His doctor prescribed benzos, and those drugs had a paradoxical effect where they made his issues even worse, and he couldn’t quit taking them because benzos are highly addictive and cause severe withdrawal symptoms. He had to go into a medical detox where he had to be put into a coma and nearly died, but he was able to recover. Also, his wife is fine now, her cancer went into remission.
@@mrlacksoriginality4877 Yes, it is. Also, bear in mind it was one of those "oh, you are definitely going die from this, and soon" cancer thing, which would make any family tear at the seams.
Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created. From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it. For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created.
Its preposterous that people attack JP for his drug problem. He went through a hell that most people cannot comprehend to get rid of it and they act like he chose those side effects in the first place. Its heartbreaking watching the few videos he put out during his recovery to explain what he went through. Its so good to have him back in form.
I used to be non motivated and had a dead end job going no where. Once my future wife had got pregnant and my son was born, I became motivated and took on the responsibility of providing for my wife and son which empowered me to find a better job that made more money for my family. But now that I've been making money and have provided stability I haven't taken on any more responsibility and that's why I haven't progressed further in life. It's a crazy realization on what JP is saying.
His psychological significance of the bible lecture series is amazing! People attack his character because they can't contend with his ideas. I tend to be agreeable, but assertiveness training has helped immensely. These videos are why my Wife and I subscribed, and watch every video. My wife and I just got to see Jordan speak on his new book tour, and meet him briefly, on the 7th for our 10th anniversary. We also got to stay for a very close and intimate VIP talk, with him setting in the center of the isle along the front row with only about 50 or so of us closely surrounding him. He speaks like a grandfather to our generation. He is just as brilliant, sharp, and respectful in person. He is definitely one of the most intelligent, deepest, influential, and insightful minds of our time. This man has helped to change my life for the better. Love seeing his talks on your channel bro. Keep the enlightening and entertaining content coming.🤘
I’m a male pursuing a degree in psych. Not until I found JP, when I discovered I have a “feminine” quality, which is quite true seeing that I was raised by my mother since I was eight. It’s really fascinating that there are so many men out there whom strive to be their best selves, at the peak of their masculinity. The only one holding you back is the man that left years ago. Be the man you strive to become, and pursue it wholeheartedly.
If I had more teachers like him I think I would’ve graduated high school. Out of 12 years of education I had one teacher that actually used communication over text books as a teaching method. He just spoke to us very well & it captivated the whole classroom. Really got me thinking. Every other teacher I can remember bored me to death
@@BrandonWestfall clearly I chose to drop out, that’s on me. What I’m saying is all my teachers sucked ass at getting my attention compared to the one that killed it. I probably would’ve been more interested in school if I had more teachers like Mr Weir & Peterson.
@@dominicross6959 It seems like you put more blame on them than yourself. Their job is to teach everyone in the class in the most efficient way possible. It doesn't always work for everyone. Just because we struggle in different aspects of life doesn't mean others should be blamed for our faults/not catering to them.
I have not seen every video by or about Dr. Peterson! Of those that I have seen, I have not seen a "bad" one. I am impressed with this man's intellect and wisdom.
This reminds me of a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, “Happiness is a by-product of a life well lived.” Jordan reinforces that thought. You should never strive to be happy. Happiness is not an achievable goal. It’s merely something that happens when we successfully fulfill our responsibilities. Be your best self and happiness is sure to follow.
The first decision I ever made for my self was joining the welding program at my high school and starting a career in the skilled trades that is going to let me live my life without worry. And it was the best decision I could have ever made
Oh yeah! Great guy! /s He flat out says women are, and were never, oppressed, and white privilege doesn't exist. It's all an "illusion", says the MIDDLE AGED WHITE GUY. Except that both have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The keyword being reasonable. He's a blowhard that most Canadians despise. He's no better than any other charismatic cult leader in the making, charming the sea of people looking for a way to not feel so bad. He doesn't "make sense". This is just the narrative people want to listen to because putting in the real work to make real change is too hard.
He's pushing Christian conservatism as a psychological cure all for the problems people are facing. He cries all the time but demands men be stronger and tougher emotionally. His fans border on cult members and he uses this to make more money and gain more power. The guy watching this video with pure child like adoration is the perfect example of this power Jordan has.
@@pavlovsdogman I don't think he's saying that all of your problems will magically be solved by his ideas. But he's saying that things will be better if you follow his ideas, most of which are common sense. However, a lot of men grew up without father figures. So this stuff isn't being taught, as Alex said. Also, he cries because he has been through a lot of traumatic events in his life. His wife got cancer, he had drug problems, he's been through a lot. Who wouldn't be crying after that? There's no shame in crying, but there is in giving up.
@@pavlovsdogman Partially true but conservative oriented people/families are more stable overall and that's not just conjecture. All the studies done on drug addiction, teen pregnancy, mental health, academics, etc show that people with conscientious mindsets and more conservative upbringings do better across the board and produce more stable productive adults. Conservatism tends to be more community and externally driven, whereas the liberal side of the equation has slowly degenerated into a cult of self importance (hence the emphasis on pronouns and demanding others participate in one's delusions). Most of the world is conservative oriented and has been since the beginning of time, almost entirely out of evolutionary/cultural necessity. What's been happening since the 1960s is a deviation from the norm in just about all ways and its been failing at an accelerated rate because it's not bound in anything concrete. I consider myself more of a libertarian so I don't exactly side the conservatives on everything but I'm not going to try to argue with the data.
Men and boys need a good male presence in their lives. Preferably their fathers, but life doesn't always work out that way. The best thing we can give our children is a stable household, with mom and dad being married. But if that's not possible, a grandfather or uncle like you said...they are crucial for young men!
Exactly! And it doesn't even have to be a male who is from the same family, as long as children have both a positive male and a positive female role model present.
JP's lectures about this stuff saved my life. I became an angry and resentful person and these kinds of lectures saved me from ruining everything. I now seek out responsibility for my life, granted being a husband and father ingrains it directly.
As a single and childless man I was headed down the same road and came to the same conclusion, thanks to the same man. I have to say, actively seeking out responsibilities has done me wonders, I'm not going to say it's completely changed my life, but it has completely changed how I view myself and how I feel about my life, for a long time there, it would have been easy to drift away from everything and everyone in my life.
I am a young woman who absolutely loves JP. I only recently found him but already I could feel something in me awakening. He is a breath of rejuvenating fresh air we all needed.
Whenever he breaks down a popular story whether it be Peter pan, Sleeping beauty or Pinocchio, its always mind-blowing. I recommend watching his peter pan lecture with After-Skool illustrations. Just search Jordan Peterson - After Skool and it will pop up
I decided to do real estate last month. Quit my corporate job, bought a schooling program, crammed through the studying and past the test first try! It’s amazing how much “belonging” and personal responsibility can do for you as a man
I loved this post. I came across JP a little over two years ago, around the time he had his crash and had to take some time off. I watched a lot of his stuff and connected with much of what he was saying. He is brilliant, articulate and honest (in the noble sense). He’s not perfect, none of us are, but he really is aware of his responsibility to try and lead people forward…..not for his benefit, but for theirs. He has taken vicious personal and professional attacks because, like you said, people are very polarized on these types of issues. My advice for you young man…..keep watching him and glean every bit of truth and wisdom you can. Follow his journey through his own doubts and fears and be prepared to widen your horizons as well. None of us, are as smart as we think we are……..but none of us are as stupid as we are told we are either.
JP has lifted me out of dark places on more than one occasion. I'll be forever grateful for the burdens he chooses to bare. It's not just his wisdom that is inspirational, its his character. He reminds a person that there are decent people out there. You dont have to agree with everything he says, but anyone suggesting he has anything but the best intentions has an agenda, or simply hasnt listened to him properly. What he went through with his health, his wifes health and his daughters health, while in the public eye with many trying to bring him down is mind blowing. Both in the heartlessness of his detractors and the unfathomable strength he showed. Yes, he fell, and was far from his best, but the resilience and conviction he demonstrated is both amazing and inspiring. He's a good man.
I am a man and I love his lectures and thank you for not making me feel bad about that. It concerns me that JP is considered anti anything his comments are always considered and researched and if he is not sure or confused he tells you that. That is truly refreshing. Chris
My husband found a tremendous help from JP's lectures when he had anxiety issues. And when Peterson came to Finland a few years ago and we went to listen to him I expected it to be boring for me, but it certainly wasn't. 😊 He is a great speaker. 👍
I never in my life thought I would watch hours long videos of people talking. I literally fell sleepy after like 30 mins of a lectures in my college, but now I watch hours of Joe Rogan and Jordan peterson and others when I have time.
I'm a mother of 3 adult boys who are close in age. 10 years ago, my husband died after battling cancer for a couple of years. He was a good man, and I was devastated by his loss. But I was even more devastated by what it could mean for my sons. I just didn't know how I would pilot them to full adulthood without my husband. They were all coming out of their teens - ages just 18, 19 and 21. I was almost out of my mind with grief, and it was difficult to be there for my sons. We were all affected by the giant hole left by the loss of their father. Things started to get crazy, and it was clear I wasn't going to be able to give them the guidance they need. Thank God they discovered Jordan Peterson! (Thanks Joe Rogan!) I cannot tell you how listening to this man has helped my family! And me personally. God Bless Jordan Peterson! My son's are now doing well, they learned to accept responsibility, are all in good relationships, and my oldest is raising a family.
Since you were wondering, he was having some crippling stress or nerve issues and a doctor started him on a nerve pill. Before he knew it he was addicted and checked himself into rehabilitation. If you didnt know, coming off of nerve pills "cold turkey" can kill you. I've dealt with addiction personally and with family/friends and it's tough. It can literally happen to anyone.
It's also worth noting that at the time he received news that his wife had some sort of serious cancer. I think it was sodium benzoates that he was taking which can be highly addictive if I remember right.
We’ll, and to put it even further into context, his wife had been diagnosed with terminal cancer soon after he’d been rocketed onto the public stage as a father figure for all the dispossessed and confused young men out there. And he ended up with intense anxiety and stress due to it.
Dr. JBP… the father I never had. Same as you I grew up with my mom and sister, love them to death but lacked that parental figure, was lost in my ways… JBP gave me something I always had but never knew I had, he connected everything I believed in and made it make sense; showed me how it has been illustrated for centuries and how it led to a meaningful life… forever grateful to this man
The reason it is polarizing is because the topics that Jordan Peterson discusses are the things that could either, from denial, lead us to extinction or, from impartation, could lead us to our next evolutionary cycle.
I am an agreeable person, basically for the reasons mentioned by you, Alex. I was raised by a single mother and 2 older sisters. As I reached my early 20s I had tremendous set back due to my personality traits, I am lucky enough to have had many different experiences since my early teens and to be able to observe my own flaws and hold responsibility for my mistakes, which thank God my mother was able to push into my brain. So, during this time of my early 20's, I made the decision that whenever I wanted something I would fight viciously for it. It takes time to develop theese changes because you're fighting against your instincts most of the time. It makes you doubtful, unsure and unease but it is well worth it. I have been haply married with two kids for 15 years now because of theese decisions. If I could advise someone from my experience is that; figure out what you want, be ready to compromise, make a plan, fight for it and be realistic with yourself when you see its achivebleness. Sorry for the long comment but JP has this effect on me.
I learned responsibility from my grandmother, my mother and father, and my older brother and sister. I did my best to instill those qualities in my daughters and grandsons.
Alex go and watch some of his 2 or 3 hour lectures...Do this on your own time. Dont do a reaction to them while watching. Do this for yourself not us. You will be amazed at what you learn if you pay attention to this man. To say it has been life changing to some of us is an understatement. To get the most from Dr. Peterson you HAVE to listen to some of these lectures on your own time. Dont rob yourself of this please. Take the time. I know you will throughly enjoy his long form talks. They are amazing!!
As Westly said in the Princess Bride, "Life is pain." Anyone who says differently is selling something." We live in an era of victim hood, where some feel they are "owned" something. And they won't move on until they are recognized and compensated. What a crock. People since the beginning of time suffered setbacks, trials, and being hurt by others, yet they still keep going, and we have inherited all their blood sweat, and tears with comforts of civilization, peace, knowledge, and technology and some still whine about life being "unfair" or getting their feelings hurt, or most of all, they have to WORK to get something worthwhile. So instead of universities and colleges challenging their students to greatness, they teach them how persecuted they are, and provided safe spaces, coloring books, and stuffed animals to deal with being triggered by reality.
How can people hate this guy? I don't get it. He always fights fair in a debate....and most always wins. He doesn't cut people off and lets them have their turn to be heard. You never really see much of this courtesy now-a-days. Solid human.....wish there were more people like him around.
For those who are discovering or interested in more content by Peterson, I found his biblical series, in particular the Cain & Abel story, one of the most fascinating and eye-opening lectures I've ever had the pleasure to discover. Truelly insightful man, wisdom incarnate.
Thanks for this…i’ve seen a lot of his videos but this one hit home. I’ve just decided to go full time with my art, after doing dead end jobs for more than 30 years. Best of luck with the channel man, you have our support!
Exactly as Alex said, everything Jordan Peterson talks about hits home so much. I'm one of those who love his lectures. He always says exactly what I need to hear. Maybe I even have the same reason to like him as Alex, having grown up in a female household. I even think Jordan Peterson's lectures/dialogs etc. have improved my English a lot. At least what I understand because he uses a lot of terms I would never say in everyday life 🙂.
Great reaction, Alex! JP gets really deep. I've got much respect for him. I may not agree with all his viewpoints, but I am happy people like him exist.
@@guslulou8428 very simple. I agree that compelled speech is wrong. But I don't agree with his idea that "they" as singular doesn't have a precedent. It's a narrow one, but it is there. I'm a writer and Communications major, but you can look it up for yourself. He also seems to believe that there is NO pay gap. I'm currently researching it, and so far, there is a gap, but now I'm searching for the exact places and instances it exists. It would better help everyone to know the exact numbers breakdown of this. And if I prove the gap false, even better. I'm keeping an open mind about it, but early data indicates it exists.
He was right about the lack of motivation. When you look back through history (history of motivation at that), you’ll see that everything he says was in fact not a weak argument. Btw, I love your journey thus far. Keep on with the JBP. He may not be 110% on every single thing he discusses but when it comes to psychology? Untouchable.
When I was dating my husband long term goals came up. When I asked what his were he responded without even a moment of hesitation, "To be a husband, father, and provider." His life goal was to be responsible even though we were 19 and 21 at the time. That might have been the moment I realized he was the person I wanted to marry. It has certainly stuck with me as an extremely important moment in our relationship.
Female here & I LOVE JP. I’m easing three boys and he has taught me so much in regards to raising young men. I’m disagreeable myself and hated school, but I could watch his lectures all day long. Great content!
I'm from the UK and not involved in any US or Canadian politics so can give some outside perspective. I came across Dr Peterson like many others because I feel lost and don't know where I belong
15:28 I personally think the hell he went through due to an addiction to benzos makes his words ring even more true, now he's not just saying it, he's lived it. It's also just heartless that people rip him apart saying he needed to just "bear his suffering". His wife had cancer, and if people knew their story they'd understand how terrified that must have made him. Give the man a break, he's only human.
Add to that the fact that he recognized that the benzos weren’t just helping smooth out his nerves and anxiety but that he was physically addicted to them and his response was “I’m getting off these even if it kills me” and I’d say it speaks to his commitment to what he preaches. There’s a difference between mere physical addiction and psychological addiction.
It wasn't even just his wife's health. The same time was when he was at his peak in terms of popularity and the mob was likewise at its peak in terms of trying to destroy him. I don't care who you are, if you have THAT level of vitriol directed at you for a prolonged period it's gonna take a toll on your mental health. It's gotta be especially hard for JP who is a rather sensitive guy who mostly just tries to help people.
I like seeing this content show up on not just your channel, but many other content creators as well. Just because we don't agree 100% of the time with each other's viewpoints, doesn't mean we can't have a civilized discussion every now and then about things of importance. Education of any kind just helps us become aware and understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Man when I lost my job right before the pandemic I was done. I didn't care about anything because I felt like I failed the family. You have to pick yourself up and find purpose or you will continue spiraling down.
This came up at my last work when I found out that I was paid more than a supervisor with a lot more experience. I didn’t agree to the employers first offer and we shook hands and parted ways. A week later he called back and met my price. The point is that if you don’t stick up for you no one will.
this is what i was talking about giving men a sense of purpose. something they can be relied upon. especially when it's for someone or something they respect or love. it can really bring out the best in what is already there. Aimless men with no direction is sad and without that direction...well we all know the story of idle hands.
We really need these types of messages. Thanks so much for the video. The world is getting more divided, more toxic, more polarized, not just in America but in all countries like mine who import their Political issues from America. Peterson is an antidote and channels like this who dare to spread his knowledge are doing the good work.
I began watching this channel years ago, as most of us here, for the music and reactions. Now, here I am watching philosophical lectures and political commentary. I did not know I'd find these new covered topics so interesting. Thanks for the exposure!
I'm a contrarian at heart. It's very hard socially because, even though i do like caring for people and dislike conflict, I literally get uncomfortable with anything thats is perceived as an established thing. Like rules, or "common sense", or presupositions, or the dreaded political correctness which is like a social taboo but stupid. It's almost a compulsion, and I have a hard time keeping it down for the sake of smooth social sailing. It's taken me to bad paths in life out of spite, and it's taken me a long time to identify when it happens and stop myself from doing something to prove a point instead of because it's a good thing to do. Without a doubt it's made me waste precious years of my life.
While I am a women who likes to keep the peace i often find my agreeableness to tip towards the male side. More so when I'm outside of work. My mom often calls me the man of the house. 2 years ago I decided to enlist in the Army so that i could change my career. 100 pounds lost later and I'll be going to boot in July. 😀
JP’s drugs issue was that he became physically dependent upon doctor-prescribed Xanax whilst enduring the simultaneous stresses of a book tour (more stressful than it sounds) and the health issues that he and his daughter Mikhaila have since successfully ameliorated with an all-carnivorous diet. His doctors never told him how physically addictive benzodiazepines could be (some are more affected than others; I take Klonopin, another benzo to prevent spasms caused by a neuromuscular defect. Quitting isn’t ‘easy’ for me, but it doesn’t take me totally out for a year o r whatever.)
Yeah, I remember going to a therapist specifically to get some ideas on treating my social anxiety and all she wanted to do was get me on benzodiazepines. When I told her I did not want to start with prescription meds, she stopped calling for my over the phone sessions. It was kind of a shocker. It kind of explains why so many people are on these medications to begin with. Their therapists get them prescribed and the therapist acts like all of their problems are solved. All I did was go in and tell her that I thought I had some social anxiety and she didn’t even want to talk to me about why I thought that, she just asked if she could get me started on benzos. That alone was super stressful, especially when everyone I talked to freaked out when they found out. That’s apparently a really bad place to start when someone has issues.
@@hegemonycricket2182 nope. Just found a job where I don’t have to talk to people much. I’ve got my 3 friends that I see on occasion and I live with my dog and a ton of books. Feels like I’m gonna be a spinster lady. Haha! Oh well.
I wish I had someone like this in my life when I was in my 20s. Too late for me but I hope you take what he is saying seriously. There is some very deep truth in it.
Jordan Peterson is essentially that father figure/mentor that many of us have been wanting to hear from in a world that has effectively rejected what it is to be a man and deemed those qualities problematic while encouraging men to be more feminine and women to be more like men. Because rather than accepting and appreciating the differences between us we have to become one gigantic mass of gray where the individual is indistinguishable from the other. That also applies to virtually every other category that identity politics divides us in to. I think what he was ultimately getting at without actually saying it is that we crave the responsibility of the family. Another characteristic that our society has seemed to have lost with women focusing on careers and people in general "not wanting kids." Passing on our genes to the next generation is something that's been hardwired into life since life began and here we are thinking we're beyond that because we have shiny new toys and somehow multiplying is killing the planet. We're social creatures and even the most introverted of us deep inside longs for at least a handful of people they can connect with.
I decided to make writing a career path three years ago and built an audience that continues to grow. It's true, you gotta take on responsibility, and there are days I don't want to write, but the readers are waiting for a chapter. I write about 5 chapters a week, 4.5k to 8k words a chapter, and dammit, it can be rough some days, but whenever I finish it and hand it off to my editors, I'm like, YES! Jordan Peterson certainly was an inspiration for me in moving forward with something I had a dream in doing, and even the things you love to do you'll groan doing some days, but it is always worth it in the end. Keep up the grind, Alex! I found you through your JP videos. ^_^7
Yeah I came across Jordan at a perfect time in my life. His lectures motivated me to get up. Stop being lazy. Do something with yourself. So, I went to a trade school and ditched my last job and now work in AC
This one really made me think. I went through a severe bout of depression years ago when I was at school and later when I was unemployed. I didn't know what I wanted to do. I didn't know who I wanted to be and I was having a war inside my head each and every day. Suicide even became an option for me and I tried it, I self harmed everyday because I felt like without contributing something I wasn't worth the effort to be kept alive. I hated myself and some times I still do. I don't take holidays, I don't say no to overtime. I push myself to breaking point and further. I feel its what I have to do. I'm disagreeable at home, but agreeable at work, but as a supervisor I feel I'm wearing a mask, I'm playing a role in a sense.
Hey man, chill out! From what little you have written about yourself, you are your worst critic. While there is value in knowing your weaknesses, there is also value in knowing your strengths. Just for me, play the role of "supervisor" at home for a few weeks and on a few days holiday, I'm sure those around you would appreciate just a few days respite from "disagreeable" you even if you tell them that you are just "playing a role".
I’m so glad you appreciate him. Peterson is a blessing because he risked everything to speak the truth. Men have been marginalized, told everything they do is either wrong or done incorrectly. Basically guys are being told they should behave and think like women and if they retain ANY masculine traits they’re dangerous, stupid, or both. (BTW, do you have an opinion on Benny K. looking azz?)
Women have been marginalized for 3000 years thanks to abrahamic religions, and y'all are now salty when they retaliate with feminism and burn bridges with toxic traditions left by our backwards forefathers. Nobody is telling you that you should behave like women (if you are thinking about quietness and submissive behavior as woman's trait, which is absolute BS because emotions have no gender). You should at the very least start taking a shower, shave/trim your beard and brush your teeth (I've personally seen A LOT of men who unironically believe that poor hygiene is manly trait btw. Newsflash: it's not). You should stop treating women like mined jewels that need man's polish, like a property that needs to be bought and sold. You should at least call out beaters, assaulters, r4pists and kick them out of your community, stop preaching "alpha" and "beta" hierarchy dogshid. Stop telling men that expressing emotions and seeking out mental health help is "unmanly". Abusive behavior is not a manly trait, let alone attractive one. I don't know what is going on in America, I speak as someone who lives in 3rd world country and I see total opposite of what you speak.
"The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something greater than themselves." - Alan Watts.
The reason I can watch JP is that you can see him think his way through an issue, he isnt saying "this is the answer" he's saying "these are the questions, let's find the answers, together"
I just took it for the hell of it and i tend to over think the questions cause im an introvert and thats just how we roll, but alot of the questions were to vague or required some context like one question being "are you pushy to get things done" or something like that and for me im thinking well whats the situation ? is it a type of thing that needs to be done like a work project then yea obviously i need $ to live or is it like putting laundry away where you can put that aside for a day and its no big deal. So with most questions being vague like that i couldn't give honest answers so for me that test is invalid
It surely is stimolating listening to his arguments. You can disagree on some things, but his lectures evoke and inspire a constant inner mental growth.
He is definitely responding to one of his students questions. Constantly looking towards the same part of the classroom. The person who asked him a question certainly had their mind blown
This lecture alone encapsulates why people pretend to hate this man. They don't want to grow up.
Boom
its not just that they dont want to grow up but that their predicament that they are angry about is actually their fault and they are conflicted with fixing the problem and losing their victimhood.
You're both right.
It's so much easier, lazier and much more common to follow around a lie that justifies their own, twisted woke view.
Woke is broke. And those who fell for that narrative have a lot bigger issues than picking the wrong horse in a race.
Those who cling to it STILL in spite of its frail and imbecelic nature, inherent malevolence and salad tossing of the disenfranchised, ugly, dumb, gullible children of misfit island, will likely turn violent before admitting they're wrong.
If history serves me correctly.
Of course! It's not his fault 😢 Maybe you should watch his debate with Matt Dillahunty before you make a claim about "intelligence".
Being an old timer, we grew up just knowing this stuff. But, somewhere along the way men started becoming snowflakes. It would be interesting having a discussion about how and why.
I’m a Republican and a woman who watches JP whenever I get to! Not because of his politics, but because he has something that is almost TOTALLY lacking today… COMMON SENSE! Love your videos, Alex!! 💐💐
doesnt hurt that his intelligence is off the charts.
Being THAT intelligent and being able to put it in terms ANYONE can understand is a gift on its own.
Add the common sense and you have the man who is probably one of the most important intellectuals of our time.
They should be raising statues of this man, not slander him endlessly.
Its friggin criminal.
Believe me, saying your a Republican in 2022 shows you have a brain unlike the Democrats who are being destroyed by their obsession with the toxic relationship with the left.
it is NOT common sense. i suspect it never was. call it what it is - "the sense formally known as common", or more likely "uncommon sense"
@Regill Derenge hey!!! 🤣🤣
This comment is hilarious
This is the kind of stuff that we like Dr. JP for. I FOUND him from his political stuff but it's these talks about morality, meaning, and purpose that are what made me a fan of him.
Same here!
Turns out real pasychiatrists with a berjullion hours learning about the human brain and feelings etc know stuff about serious human condition issues
Same dude
Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul.
And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created.
From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it.
For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created.
Facts!
There is actually a group of veterans helping other veterans coping with PTSD or service separation anxieties using this same thought. Their approach is to re focus the veterans thought process into finding ways to continue to serve. Help the community through responsible actions and that gives them new focus on life instead of being forced to using all that time on lamenting so much on what was. It was a great interview I caught on the radio.
ALSO, TERRENCE POPP. Over 400 souls saved from ejecting themselves from their meat suits.
Where's this group?? My husband is struggling out here after three combat deployments....
@@GenXfrom75 popp is all over TH-cam. And if you get into the vet groups on Facebook, etc, they'll jump right in and help your husband.
They find locals quick if need be, get on the phone, zoom, etc.
Where are you located?
BTW, I'm an old Army grunt, I know where your hubby is. It can be fixed.
Can you share the group please? I need something like that badly.
@@remedy-1879 Its been a while since I have heard the interview. I will try and see if I can find it again and will drop a link if I am successful. However. You can personally encourage them yourselves to find that path even with out the group.
I love Jordan Peterson: his ability to articulate, his enthusiasm, his integrity, his humour (at times), his courage, his conviction... he is indefatigable.
He also always remains even and controlled and polite. Unflappable.
His logical fallacies that you blindly fall for? 😂😂😂
This man knows his indefatigable and how to use it, well done. 🙏
@@profanepersonality you have to really try to find something bad on him that this is what you are finding. Truly. Because usually „logical fallacies” just mean you didn’t understood.
@@profanepersonality I can’t imagine having such a weak argument that I have to fall for straw-man tactics.
Idk why but i always tear up when he says “yeah, well as useless as I am at least I can move that from there to there.” So powerful. Also found it interesting that your job wanted to cut you out of your Christmas bonus and Peterson ends up talking about the Simpsons where the same situation happens.
This is probably where the rule of making your bed at the beginning of the day comes from. No matter how useless you feel at the end of that day, you still accomplished something right at the start.
First time hearing it and it hit like a ton of bricks.
Pure Gold ….
Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul.
And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created.
From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it.
For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC), quoting Vatican II, says the following: “God willed that man should be ‘left in the hand of his own counsel,’ so that he might of his own accord seek his Creator and freely attain his full and blessed perfection by cleaving to him.” (1730) God doesn’t force us to seek and love him; it is something that he has left us free to do.
Glad to see I'm not the only one that became emotional because of that line. It's really powerful
The Pinocchio lectures are absolutely brilliant. Jordan changed me forever, 2016.
I was a factory worker for 14 years straight, providing for my family. I was miserable cause in my school days I was considered one of the brightest students, but my work ethic was complete shit.
After coming across Dr. Peterson (me being diagnosed with PTSD and depression at the time) I decided to go study coding. Fast forward 3 years I'm in my last year of study, have a job as a front-end developer and while it seems normal now when I step back and look at it I can't escape the feeling I would consider my own story a fairytale if someone told me that 5 years ago.
No matter how bad it gets there's a way out. Just as Peterson says - do something instead of nothing, especially if you don't know what you wanna do. Focus on 1 thing and go at it.
This man is a blessing on this earth.
Especially in these times.
He is a light in a sea of darkness but he is relentless... in his mild mannered and composed way.
he is everything everyone should be, empathetic, kind and good but also with a backbone of hardened steel.
👍
Hi there, 21 year old boy here. You have no idea how useful Jordan Peterson speeches' are to me. I've always been a "knowledge chasing person" and whenever this guy opens his mouth I realize that after all this 21 years living and learning about life I still know nothing about it and that there's always a room for improving in it. I'm very proud of the person I am today and I can't wait to see how I'll be in 5 or 10 years or even more. I have a lot of thoughts about this that I want to talk about but I'm still improving my English so this is as good as I can express myself right now. Anyway I hope that all of you have a nice day, take a rest from thinking in all the bad things that might be happening to you and take a second to see all the small good things that are also happening wich we aren't aware of because we only focus on the bad ones. Life is beautiful, make sure to enjoy every second of it.
If you hadn’t mentioned it I wouldn’t have known that English isn’t your first language. You write better than the average person, for sure. I’m glad you’ve discovered JP early in your life and are taking his wisdom to heart. I wish you all the best in life. Take care.
@@terri2494 thank you man, that means a lot coming from a native speaker. Take care
@@terri2494 yep completely agree. Writes better than most English speaking people. Nice job
Pedro, are you Brazilian? It seems like this, meu xará. My name is also Pedro, and I'm going to turn 21 soon. I have also been deeply influenced by Jordan lectures since I was 17. Since then I've been trying to take more responsability for my life, aways tell the truth, and learn how to be more articulated. It's not easy at all, but I think that this path that requires more sacrifice and is accompanied with delayed gratification gonna be important for my future self and my family. Around me, I don't know someone that even knows Jordan, so it's nice seeing someone that I could relate in this sense. I wish you the best man, let's get it. 💪🏻
@@anonimosecretico3566 I'm from Spain man, a little far away hahahahah. Wish you the best bro, keep it up
I finished reading his 12 Rules for life antidote to chaos and just started his 12 more rules for life beyond order and he talks about his mental illness, wife getting cancer, being put on benzos by his doctor and what he went through before getting into the book.
Love learning from him, in a mental health therapist myself and find JP and his wisdom and articulation invaluable.
I bought that book.
It would be good to read them all.
Been tempted to buy his books for a while. I was not aware of his personal struggles which makes getting his book even more tempting. Thank you for writting that down.
Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul.
And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created.
From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it.
For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC), quoting Vatican II, says the following: “God willed that man should be ‘left in the hand of his own counsel,’ so that he might of his own accord seek his Creator and freely attain his full and blessed perfection by cleaving to him.” (1730) God doesn’t force us to seek and love him; it is something that he has left us free to do.
I love the fact that he is not constrained by Secular Formalities.
Jordan speaks like the father so many men never had and long for. The tragedy is that they accept, are helpless to change, their aimlessness. Jordan tells them to choose a target, aim, and shoot. AND tells them they can do it-like the best dad.
Another one from JBP. You're already all in, the bet is set. So live the life that is greatest to you, by definition there is nothing better to do. Paraphrased but still.
Jordan Peterson is a modern-day Marcus Aurelius, or Miyamoto Musashi, or Epictetus.
Shout out to all the sons growing up without a father or father figure
JBP’s drug problem in a nutshell: he was doing a massive world lecture tour, his wife received a cancer diagnosis that wasn’t hopeful, and he was having issues with anxiety and insomnia. His doctor prescribed benzos, and those drugs had a paradoxical effect where they made his issues even worse, and he couldn’t quit taking them because benzos are highly addictive and cause severe withdrawal symptoms. He had to go into a medical detox where he had to be put into a coma and nearly died, but he was able to recover. Also, his wife is fine now, her cancer went into remission.
Oh her cancer went into remission? I didn't know that, that is great news.
@@mrlacksoriginality4877 Yes, it is. Also, bear in mind it was one of those "oh, you are definitely going die from this, and soon" cancer thing, which would make any family tear at the seams.
Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul.
And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created.
From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it.
For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created.
Its preposterous that people attack JP for his drug problem. He went through a hell that most people cannot comprehend to get rid of it and they act like he chose those side effects in the first place.
Its heartbreaking watching the few videos he put out during his recovery to explain what he went through. Its so good to have him back in form.
@@xilron5907 And what Mikhala did for her dad validated his teachings. Talk about rescuing your father from the belly of the beast.
I used to be non motivated and had a dead end job going no where. Once my future wife had got pregnant and my son was born, I became motivated and took on the responsibility of providing for my wife and son which empowered me to find a better job that made more money for my family. But now that I've been making money and have provided stability I haven't taken on any more responsibility and that's why I haven't progressed further in life. It's a crazy realization on what JP is saying.
His psychological significance of the bible lecture series is amazing!
People attack his character because they can't contend with his ideas.
I tend to be agreeable, but assertiveness training has helped immensely.
These videos are why my Wife and I subscribed, and watch every video. My wife and I just got to see Jordan speak on his new book tour, and meet him briefly, on the 7th for our 10th anniversary. We also got to stay for a very close and intimate VIP talk, with him setting in the center of the isle along the front row with only about 50 or so of us closely surrounding him. He speaks like a grandfather to our generation. He is just as brilliant, sharp, and respectful in person. He is definitely one of the most intelligent, deepest, influential, and insightful minds of our time. This man has helped to change my life for the better. Love seeing his talks on your channel bro. Keep the enlightening and entertaining content coming.🤘
I’m a male pursuing a degree in psych. Not until I found JP, when I discovered I have a “feminine” quality, which is quite true seeing that I was raised by my mother since I was eight. It’s really fascinating that there are so many men out there whom strive to be their best selves, at the peak of their masculinity. The only one holding you back is the man that left years ago. Be the man you strive to become, and pursue it wholeheartedly.
If I had more teachers like him I think I would’ve graduated high school. Out of 12 years of education I had one teacher that actually used communication over text books as a teaching method. He just spoke to us very well & it captivated the whole classroom. Really got me thinking. Every other teacher I can remember bored me to death
Sorry about your high school years. I had about three or four teachers that were fan-tastic!
Exactly the same situation for me.
So you’re blaming teachers for you dropping out.
@@BrandonWestfall clearly I chose to drop out, that’s on me. What I’m saying is all my teachers sucked ass at getting my attention compared to the one that killed it. I probably would’ve been more interested in school if I had more teachers like Mr Weir & Peterson.
@@dominicross6959 It seems like you put more blame on them than yourself. Their job is to teach everyone in the class in the most efficient way possible. It doesn't always work for everyone.
Just because we struggle in different aspects of life doesn't mean others should be blamed for our faults/not catering to them.
I have not seen every video by or about Dr. Peterson! Of those that I have seen, I have not seen a "bad" one. I am impressed with this man's intellect and wisdom.
This reminds me of a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, “Happiness is a by-product of a life well lived.” Jordan reinforces that thought. You should never strive to be happy. Happiness is not an achievable goal. It’s merely something that happens when we successfully fulfill our responsibilities. Be your best self and happiness is sure to follow.
Sometimes people need someone like Dr. Peterson to articulate truths that we already know but never knew how to say....... He is an absolute gift.
Jordan Peterson has changed my life too man!
The first decision I ever made for my self was joining the welding program at my high school and starting a career in the skilled trades that is going to let me live my life without worry. And it was the best decision I could have ever made
He’s a really great guy. I’ll never understand the hate he gets.
Oh yeah! Great guy! /s He flat out says women are, and were never, oppressed, and white privilege doesn't exist. It's all an "illusion", says the MIDDLE AGED WHITE GUY. Except that both have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The keyword being reasonable. He's a blowhard that most Canadians despise. He's no better than any other charismatic cult leader in the making, charming the sea of people looking for a way to not feel so bad. He doesn't "make sense". This is just the narrative people want to listen to because putting in the real work to make real change is too hard.
He's pushing Christian conservatism as a psychological cure all for the problems people are facing. He cries all the time but demands men be stronger and tougher emotionally. His fans border on cult members and he uses this to make more money and gain more power. The guy watching this video with pure child like adoration is the perfect example of this power Jordan has.
@@pavlovsdogman I don't think he's saying that all of your problems will magically be solved by his ideas. But he's saying that things will be better if you follow his ideas, most of which are common sense. However, a lot of men grew up without father figures. So this stuff isn't being taught, as Alex said.
Also, he cries because he has been through a lot of traumatic events in his life. His wife got cancer, he had drug problems, he's been through a lot. Who wouldn't be crying after that? There's no shame in crying, but there is in giving up.
@@pavlovsdogman Partially true but conservative oriented people/families are more stable overall and that's not just conjecture. All the studies done on drug addiction, teen pregnancy, mental health, academics, etc show that people with conscientious mindsets and more conservative upbringings do better across the board and produce more stable productive adults. Conservatism tends to be more community and externally driven, whereas the liberal side of the equation has slowly degenerated into a cult of self importance (hence the emphasis on pronouns and demanding others participate in one's delusions).
Most of the world is conservative oriented and has been since the beginning of time, almost entirely out of evolutionary/cultural necessity. What's been happening since the 1960s is a deviation from the norm in just about all ways and its been failing at an accelerated rate because it's not bound in anything concrete.
I consider myself more of a libertarian so I don't exactly side the conservatives on everything but I'm not going to try to argue with the data.
@@pavlovsdogman "If anyone makes this a political issue, they just like being upset."
Men and boys need a good male presence in their lives. Preferably their fathers, but life doesn't always work out that way. The best thing we can give our children is a stable household, with mom and dad being married. But if that's not possible, a grandfather or uncle like you said...they are crucial for young men!
Exactly! And it doesn't even have to be a male who is from the same family, as long as children have both a positive male and a positive female role model present.
@@crypticutopia7228 Yes, agreed!!
@@crypticutopia7228 agreed, that positive male should be a conscientious one, who knows his responsibility to said boy.
JP's lectures about this stuff saved my life. I became an angry and resentful person and these kinds of lectures saved me from ruining everything. I now seek out responsibility for my life, granted being a husband and father ingrains it directly.
As a single and childless man I was headed down the same road and came to the same conclusion, thanks to the same man.
I have to say, actively seeking out responsibilities has done me wonders, I'm not going to say it's completely changed my life, but it has completely changed how I view myself and how I feel about my life, for a long time there, it would have been easy to drift away from everything and everyone in my life.
I am a young woman who absolutely loves JP. I only recently found him but already I could feel something in me awakening. He is a breath of rejuvenating fresh air we all needed.
Jordan Peterson's speeches and lectures helped me realize that I didn't have to stay in the abyss for the rest of my life 🤙
No you don't, you go down to rescue your father, not to stay there with him.
Just about every single time I hear something from JP I hear something profound. He's a fucking hero!!!
Whenever he breaks down a popular story whether it be Peter pan, Sleeping beauty or Pinocchio, its always mind-blowing. I recommend watching his peter pan lecture with After-Skool illustrations. Just search Jordan Peterson - After Skool and it will pop up
I decided to do real estate last month. Quit my corporate job, bought a schooling program, crammed through the studying and past the test first try!
It’s amazing how much “belonging” and personal responsibility can do for you as a man
Man oh man, I’d love to have JP as a professor. Anyone who’s been a student of his for a semester/quarter are so fortunate.
I loved this post. I came across JP a little over two years ago, around the time he had his crash and had to take some time off. I watched a lot of his stuff and connected with much of what he was saying. He is brilliant, articulate and honest (in the noble sense). He’s not perfect, none of us are, but he really is aware of his responsibility to try and lead people forward…..not for his benefit, but for theirs. He has taken vicious personal and professional attacks because, like you said, people are very polarized on these types of issues. My advice for you young man…..keep watching him and glean every bit of truth and wisdom you can. Follow his journey through his own doubts and fears and be prepared to widen your horizons as well.
None of us, are as smart as we think we are……..but none of us are as stupid as we are told we are either.
I’ve just discovered Jordan on this show for several hours today n I love Jordan’s intelligence humility and truths🤩
JP has lifted me out of dark places on more than one occasion. I'll be forever grateful for the burdens he chooses to bare.
It's not just his wisdom that is inspirational, its his character. He reminds a person that there are decent people out there.
You dont have to agree with everything he says, but anyone suggesting he has anything but the best intentions has an agenda, or simply hasnt listened to him properly.
What he went through with his health, his wifes health and his daughters health, while in the public eye with many trying to bring him down is mind blowing. Both in the heartlessness of his detractors and the unfathomable strength he showed. Yes, he fell, and was far from his best, but the resilience and conviction he demonstrated is both amazing and inspiring.
He's a good man.
I am a woman and I LOVE his lectures!
I am a man and I love his lectures and thank you for not making me feel bad about that. It concerns me that JP is considered anti anything his comments are always considered and researched and if he is not sure or confused he tells you that. That is truly refreshing. Chris
My husband found a tremendous help from JP's lectures when he had anxiety issues. And when Peterson came to Finland a few years ago and we went to listen to him I expected it to be boring for me, but it certainly wasn't. 😊 He is a great speaker. 👍
I never in my life thought I would watch hours long videos of people talking. I literally fell sleepy after like 30 mins of a lectures in my college, but now I watch hours of Joe Rogan and Jordan peterson and others when I have time.
JP is a voice of a generation, his wisdom is the antidote to a lot of the crumbling of western culture.
I'm a mother of 3 adult boys who are close in age. 10 years ago, my husband died after battling cancer for a couple of years. He was a good man, and I was devastated by his loss. But I was even more devastated by what it could mean for my sons. I just didn't know how I would pilot them to full adulthood without my husband. They were all coming out of their teens - ages just 18, 19 and 21. I was almost out of my mind with grief, and it was difficult to be there for my sons. We were all affected by the giant hole left by the loss of their father. Things started to get crazy, and it was clear I wasn't going to be able to give them the guidance they need. Thank God they discovered Jordan Peterson! (Thanks Joe Rogan!) I cannot tell you how listening to this man has helped my family! And me personally. God Bless Jordan Peterson! My son's are now doing well, they learned to accept responsibility, are all in good relationships, and my oldest is raising a family.
Since you were wondering, he was having some crippling stress or nerve issues and a doctor started him on a nerve pill. Before he knew it he was addicted and checked himself into rehabilitation. If you didnt know, coming off of nerve pills "cold turkey" can kill you. I've dealt with addiction personally and with family/friends and it's tough. It can literally happen to anyone.
It's also worth noting that at the time he received news that his wife had some sort of serious cancer. I think it was sodium benzoates that he was taking which can be highly addictive if I remember right.
We’ll, and to put it even further into context, his wife had been diagnosed with terminal cancer soon after he’d been rocketed onto the public stage as a father figure for all the dispossessed and confused young men out there. And he ended up with intense anxiety and stress due to it.
It takes a tremendous amount of maturity to realize you have a problem and then actually go get help.
Dr. JBP… the father I never had. Same as you I grew up with my mom and sister, love them to death but lacked that parental figure, was lost in my ways… JBP gave me something I always had but never knew I had, he connected everything I believed in and made it make sense; showed me how it has been illustrated for centuries and how it led to a meaningful life… forever grateful to this man
I love you too Alex. You're a good man. I've watched quite a bit of Jordan. I've yet to discover why he's so polarizing. The man speaks sense.
The reason it is polarizing is because the topics that Jordan Peterson discusses are the things that could either, from denial, lead us to extinction or, from impartation, could lead us to our next evolutionary cycle.
Science: "You, sir, are on the disagreeable end of the distribution." Me: "No I'm not."
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I am an agreeable person, basically for the reasons mentioned by you, Alex. I was raised by a single mother and 2 older sisters. As I reached my early 20s I had tremendous set back due to my personality traits, I am lucky enough to have had many different experiences since my early teens and to be able to observe my own flaws and hold responsibility for my mistakes, which thank God my mother was able to push into my brain. So, during this time of my early 20's, I made the decision that whenever I wanted something I would fight viciously for it. It takes time to develop theese changes because you're fighting against your instincts most of the time. It makes you doubtful, unsure and unease but it is well worth it. I have been haply married with two kids for 15 years now because of theese decisions. If I could advise someone from my experience is that; figure out what you want, be ready to compromise, make a plan, fight for it and be realistic with yourself when you see its achivebleness.
Sorry for the long comment but JP has this effect on me.
I learned responsibility from my grandmother, my mother and father, and my older brother and sister. I did my best to instill those qualities in my daughters and grandsons.
I decided a few weeks ago to become a programmer. I have since made it 30% of the way through a C# class and am attending a bootcamp this fall.
Alex go and watch some of his 2 or 3 hour lectures...Do this on your own time. Dont do a reaction to them while watching. Do this for yourself not us. You will be amazed at what you learn if you pay attention to this man. To say it has been life changing to some of us is an understatement. To get the most from Dr. Peterson you HAVE to listen to some of these lectures on your own time. Dont rob yourself of this please. Take the time. I know you will throughly enjoy his long form talks. They are amazing!!
It's amazing to listen to Peterson and watch how his words are having a positive impact on you.......
As Westly said in the Princess Bride, "Life is pain." Anyone who says differently is selling something." We live in an era of victim hood, where some feel they are "owned" something. And they won't move on until they are recognized and compensated. What a crock. People since the beginning of time suffered setbacks, trials, and being hurt by others, yet they still keep going, and we have inherited all their blood sweat, and tears with comforts of civilization, peace, knowledge, and technology and some still whine about life being "unfair" or getting their feelings hurt, or most of all, they have to WORK to get something worthwhile. So instead of universities and colleges challenging their students to greatness, they teach them how persecuted they are, and provided safe spaces, coloring books, and stuffed animals to deal with being triggered by reality.
How can people hate this guy? I don't get it. He always fights fair in a debate....and most always wins. He doesn't cut people off and lets them have their turn to be heard. You never really see much of this courtesy now-a-days. Solid human.....wish there were more people like him around.
Responsibility aka "I did that. That was me. I'm a part of this."
For those who are discovering or interested in more content by Peterson, I found his biblical series, in particular the Cain & Abel story, one of the most fascinating and eye-opening lectures I've ever had the pleasure to discover.
Truelly insightful man, wisdom incarnate.
Thanks for this…i’ve seen a lot of his videos but this one hit home. I’ve just decided to go full time with my art, after doing dead end jobs for more than 30 years. Best of luck with the channel man, you have our support!
Exactly as Alex said, everything Jordan Peterson talks about hits home so much. I'm one of those who love his lectures. He always says exactly what I need to hear. Maybe I even have the same reason to like him as Alex, having grown up in a female household.
I even think Jordan Peterson's lectures/dialogs etc. have improved my English a lot. At least what I understand because he uses a lot of terms I would never say in everyday life 🙂.
Great reaction, Alex! JP gets really deep. I've got much respect for him. I may not agree with all his viewpoints, but I am happy people like him exist.
What don’t you agree with? He’s always right. So what exactly are you wrong about?
@@guslulou8428 very simple. I agree that compelled speech is wrong. But I don't agree with his idea that "they" as singular doesn't have a precedent. It's a narrow one, but it is there. I'm a writer and Communications major, but you can look it up for yourself. He also seems to believe that there is NO pay gap. I'm currently researching it, and so far, there is a gap, but now I'm searching for the exact places and instances it exists. It would better help everyone to know the exact numbers breakdown of this. And if I prove the gap false, even better. I'm keeping an open mind about it, but early data indicates it exists.
I want To do Justly, To love Mercy, and To walk Humbly with my GOD!!
He was right about the lack of motivation. When you look back through history (history of motivation at that), you’ll see that everything he says was in fact not a weak argument.
Btw, I love your journey thus far. Keep on with the JBP. He may not be 110% on every single thing he discusses but when it comes to psychology? Untouchable.
When I was dating my husband long term goals came up. When I asked what his were he responded without even a moment of hesitation, "To be a husband, father, and provider." His life goal was to be responsible even though we were 19 and 21 at the time. That might have been the moment I realized he was the person I wanted to marry. It has certainly stuck with me as an extremely important moment in our relationship.
Female here & I LOVE JP. I’m easing three boys and he has taught me so much in regards to raising young men. I’m disagreeable myself and hated school, but I could watch his lectures all day long. Great content!
I'm from the UK and not involved in any US or Canadian politics so can give some outside perspective. I came across Dr Peterson like many others because I feel lost and don't know where I belong
15:28 I personally think the hell he went through due to an addiction to benzos makes his words ring even more true, now he's not just saying it, he's lived it. It's also just heartless that people rip him apart saying he needed to just "bear his suffering". His wife had cancer, and if people knew their story they'd understand how terrified that must have made him. Give the man a break, he's only human.
Add to that the fact that he recognized that the benzos weren’t just helping smooth out his nerves and anxiety but that he was physically addicted to them and his response was “I’m getting off these even if it kills me” and I’d say it speaks to his commitment to what he preaches. There’s a difference between mere physical addiction and psychological addiction.
It wasn't even just his wife's health. The same time was when he was at his peak in terms of popularity and the mob was likewise at its peak in terms of trying to destroy him. I don't care who you are, if you have THAT level of vitriol directed at you for a prolonged period it's gonna take a toll on your mental health. It's gotta be especially hard for JP who is a rather sensitive guy who mostly just tries to help people.
Yes! Definitely check out him talking about Pinocchio!!
I like seeing this content show up on not just your channel, but many other content creators as well. Just because we don't agree 100% of the time with each other's viewpoints, doesn't mean we can't have a civilized discussion every now and then about things of importance. Education of any kind just helps us become aware and understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Absolutely right 😁
This mom is a huge JP fan. He uses his lectures to work out some serious thoughts.. and to witness it is a beauty! Loved the reaction!
I'm glad to see you branching out! The Elon poster is the icing on the cake.
That poster was the first thing I noticed when I turned in for the first time since the move.
#TeamElon
Best reaction ever. Very profound and impactful. Thanks for sharing
Man when I lost my job right before the pandemic I was done. I didn't care about anything because I felt like I failed the family. You have to pick yourself up and find purpose or you will continue spiraling down.
Jordan Peterson and Christopher Hitchens (R.I.P) are some of my favorites to listen to
This came up at my last work when I found out that I was paid more than a supervisor with a lot more experience.
I didn’t agree to the employers first offer and we shook hands and parted ways.
A week later he called back and met my price.
The point is that if you don’t stick up for you no one will.
this is what i was talking about giving men a sense of purpose. something they can be relied upon. especially when it's for someone or something they respect or love. it can really bring out the best in what is already there. Aimless men with no direction is sad and without that direction...well we all know the story of idle hands.
I am like that
We really need these types of messages. Thanks so much for the video. The world is getting more divided, more toxic, more polarized, not just in America but in all countries like mine who import their Political issues from America. Peterson is an antidote and channels like this who dare to spread his knowledge are doing the good work.
Don't let anyone stop you from your own personal growth no matter what the subject. I love that you are going out of your comfort zone!
Love these JP videos :)
Alex, keep bringing us the Jordan Peterson reaction videos. They're great.
What he says is basically what my dad used to tell me when I was a teenager, he plays the father figure for a lot of males who never had any.
I began watching this channel years ago, as most of us here, for the music and reactions. Now, here I am watching philosophical lectures and political commentary. I did not know I'd find these new covered topics so interesting. Thanks for the exposure!
I'm a contrarian at heart. It's very hard socially because, even though i do like caring for people and dislike conflict, I literally get uncomfortable with anything thats is perceived as an established thing. Like rules, or "common sense", or presupositions, or the dreaded political correctness which is like a social taboo but stupid. It's almost a compulsion, and I have a hard time keeping it down for the sake of smooth social sailing. It's taken me to bad paths in life out of spite, and it's taken me a long time to identify when it happens and stop myself from doing something to prove a point instead of because it's a good thing to do. Without a doubt it's made me waste precious years of my life.
Grow the F up and lift something.... like you Alex...
you lift our spirits and carry us to a more enlightened state... ;)
While I am a women who likes to keep the peace i often find my agreeableness to tip towards the male side. More so when I'm outside of work. My mom often calls me the man of the house.
2 years ago I decided to enlist in the Army so that i could change my career. 100 pounds lost later and I'll be going to boot in July. 😀
Thank Alex you’ve helped me more than you’ll ever realize, and Jordan is a smart intelligent dude that deserves the respect
JP’s drugs issue was that he became physically dependent upon doctor-prescribed Xanax whilst enduring the simultaneous stresses of a book tour (more stressful than it sounds) and the health issues that he and his daughter Mikhaila have since successfully ameliorated with an all-carnivorous diet. His doctors never told him how physically addictive benzodiazepines could be (some are more affected than others; I take Klonopin, another benzo to prevent spasms caused by a neuromuscular defect. Quitting isn’t ‘easy’ for me, but it doesn’t take me totally out for a year o r whatever.)
The stress of his wife almost dying as well. He was caught in a catastrophic whirlwind of emotional and physical stress.
Yeah, I remember going to a therapist specifically to get some ideas on treating my social anxiety and all she wanted to do was get me on benzodiazepines. When I told her I did not want to start with prescription meds, she stopped calling for my over the phone sessions. It was kind of a shocker. It kind of explains why so many people are on these medications to begin with. Their therapists get them prescribed and the therapist acts like all of their problems are solved. All I did was go in and tell her that I thought I had some social anxiety and she didn’t even want to talk to me about why I thought that, she just asked if she could get me started on benzos. That alone was super stressful, especially when everyone I talked to freaked out when they found out. That’s apparently a really bad place to start when someone has issues.
@@winry2357 wow that's terrible. Yes benzos are completely dangerous, and dangerous to come off of...so messed up that their use is so common.
@@winry2357 did you find a healthy way to deal with your anxiety?
@@hegemonycricket2182 nope. Just found a job where I don’t have to talk to people much. I’ve got my 3 friends that I see on occasion and I live with my dog and a ton of books. Feels like I’m gonna be a spinster lady. Haha! Oh well.
I wish I had someone like this in my life when I was in my 20s.
Too late for me but I hope you take what he is saying seriously. There is some very deep truth in it.
His Biblical lectures are incredible. Way too long for reaction videos though
But you put them on as a playlist while doing stuff around the house, and you can easily spend 4-5 hours without realizing it by listening to them.
J.P. has changed a LOT of lives. Amazing content here, enjoy your journey.
Jordan Peterson is essentially that father figure/mentor that many of us have been wanting to hear from in a world that has effectively rejected what it is to be a man and deemed those qualities problematic while encouraging men to be more feminine and women to be more like men. Because rather than accepting and appreciating the differences between us we have to become one gigantic mass of gray where the individual is indistinguishable from the other. That also applies to virtually every other category that identity politics divides us in to.
I think what he was ultimately getting at without actually saying it is that we crave the responsibility of the family. Another characteristic that our society has seemed to have lost with women focusing on careers and people in general "not wanting kids." Passing on our genes to the next generation is something that's been hardwired into life since life began and here we are thinking we're beyond that because we have shiny new toys and somehow multiplying is killing the planet. We're social creatures and even the most introverted of us deep inside longs for at least a handful of people they can connect with.
I decided to make writing a career path three years ago and built an audience that continues to grow. It's true, you gotta take on responsibility, and there are days I don't want to write, but the readers are waiting for a chapter. I write about 5 chapters a week, 4.5k to 8k words a chapter, and dammit, it can be rough some days, but whenever I finish it and hand it off to my editors, I'm like, YES!
Jordan Peterson certainly was an inspiration for me in moving forward with something I had a dream in doing, and even the things you love to do you'll groan doing some days, but it is always worth it in the end.
Keep up the grind, Alex! I found you through your JP videos. ^_^7
I'm an easy going person. I'm disagreeable only if I need to be. Basically if I'm getting screwed.
funny... the only time I'm Not Disagreeable is when I'm getting screwed
Yeah I came across Jordan at a perfect time in my life. His lectures motivated me to get up. Stop being lazy. Do something with yourself. So, I went to a trade school and ditched my last job and now work in AC
This one really made me think. I went through a severe bout of depression years ago when I was at school and later when I was unemployed. I didn't know what I wanted to do. I didn't know who I wanted to be and I was having a war inside my head each and every day. Suicide even became an option for me and I tried it, I self harmed everyday because I felt like without contributing something I wasn't worth the effort to be kept alive. I hated myself and some times I still do. I don't take holidays, I don't say no to overtime. I push myself to breaking point and further. I feel its what I have to do. I'm disagreeable at home, but agreeable at work, but as a supervisor I feel I'm wearing a mask, I'm playing a role in a sense.
Hey man, chill out! From what little you have written about yourself, you are your worst critic. While there is value in knowing your weaknesses, there is also value in knowing your strengths. Just for me, play the role of "supervisor" at home for a few weeks and on a few days holiday, I'm sure those around you would appreciate just a few days respite from "disagreeable" you even if you tell them that you are just "playing a role".
I can’t get enough of this, just absolutely fantastic.
I’m so glad you appreciate him. Peterson is a blessing because he risked everything to speak the truth. Men have been marginalized, told everything they do is either wrong or done incorrectly. Basically guys are being told they should behave and think like women and if they retain ANY masculine traits they’re dangerous, stupid, or both. (BTW, do you have an opinion on Benny K. looking azz?)
Women have been marginalized for 3000 years thanks to abrahamic religions, and y'all are now salty when they retaliate with feminism and burn bridges with toxic traditions left by our backwards forefathers.
Nobody is telling you that you should behave like women (if you are thinking about quietness and submissive behavior as woman's trait, which is absolute BS because emotions have no gender). You should at the very least start taking a shower, shave/trim your beard and brush your teeth (I've personally seen A LOT of men who unironically believe that poor hygiene is manly trait btw. Newsflash: it's not). You should stop treating women like mined jewels that need man's polish, like a property that needs to be bought and sold. You should at least call out beaters, assaulters, r4pists and kick them out of your community, stop preaching "alpha" and "beta" hierarchy dogshid. Stop telling men that expressing emotions and seeking out mental health help is "unmanly". Abusive behavior is not a manly trait, let alone attractive one.
I don't know what is going on in America, I speak as someone who lives in 3rd world country and I see total opposite of what you speak.
"The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something greater than themselves." - Alan Watts.
The reason I can watch JP is that you can see him think his way through an issue, he isnt saying "this is the answer" he's saying "these are the questions, let's find the answers, together"
Love the content and your willingness to look at different views, keep going on your own journey of learning and growth. Love ya Alex, keep it up.
Protect Jordan Peterson at all costs
He is speaking the truth, because when we hear it for the first time or after hearing lies for so long it’s a true Revelations, a miracle.
I'd love to take JP's personality
test. I know his daughter Mikhaila has advertised his test...
If you take his personality course, the test comes with it....mine was right on LOL....
I was reading and like "yup"
I was really surprised with my results. Quite shocked.
I just took it for the hell of it and i tend to over think the questions cause im an introvert and thats just how we roll, but alot of the questions were to vague or required some context like one question being "are you pushy to get things done" or something like that and for me im thinking well whats the situation ? is it a type of thing that needs to be done like a work project then yea obviously i need $ to live or is it like putting laundry away where you can put that aside for a day and its no big deal. So with most questions being vague like that i couldn't give honest answers so for me that test is invalid
It surely is stimolating listening to his arguments. You can disagree on some things, but his lectures evoke and inspire a constant inner mental growth.
React to Thomas Sowell and Candace Owens. You will love them too
He is definitely responding to one of his students questions. Constantly looking towards the same part of the classroom. The person who asked him a question certainly had their mind blown