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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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1:35:23
Published: Mon Apr 12 2021
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist and an author. The last year has been incredibly challenging. It's times like this when we need one of the most popular and insightful voices of our generation to come and give us some advice, welcome to the show Dr Jordan B. Peterson. Expect to learn how to deal with the pain of unlived potential, Jordan Peterson's thoughts on the productivity movement, his reaction to being featured in Marvel's Captain America Comic, how to add a sense of urgency to your life, why losing friends as you grow is desirable, what Jordan is going to do next and much more... Sponsors: Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://puresportcbd.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy Beyond Order - https://amzn.to/3d4eKdX Follow Jordan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson  Check out Jordan's Website - https://www.jordanbpeterson.com  Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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00:00 - 05:11 (05:11)
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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
Jordan Peterson comments on the recent controversy regarding the Red Skull meme featuring his quotes, noting a jarring discontinuity between the visual image and the actual words, and explaining that the best response is a deft play.
05:11 - 10:52 (05:40)
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Jordan Peterson
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Jordan Peterson comments on the recent controversy regarding the Red Skull meme featuring his quotes, noting a jarring discontinuity between the visual image and the actual words, and explaining that the best response is a deft play.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
Conversations of intellectual depth are a rarity for young people, and legacy media is becoming increasingly irrelevant to those under 30.
10:52 - 17:28 (06:36)
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Conversations, Legacy Media, Young People
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Conversations of intellectual depth are a rarity for young people, and legacy media is becoming increasingly irrelevant to those under 30. The monopoly of information flow held by big magazines, newspapers, TV and radio stations, is no longer the norm and is not being noticed in its decline by younger generations.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
The genuineness test is like a canary in the coal mine for how genuine someone is because there's no way that you can hold up a persona for two hours straight, and forgiveness is key to move forward in a genuine manner.
17:28 - 26:00 (08:32)
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Forgiveness
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The genuineness test is like a canary in the coal mine for how genuine someone is because there's no way that you can hold up a persona for two hours straight, and forgiveness is key to move forward in a genuine manner.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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The play circuit in mammals is biologically specialized for play, and it is important to learn how to play in a sustainable manner to avoid burnout.
26:00 - 31:03 (05:02)
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Mammals
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The play circuit in mammals is biologically specialized for play, and it is important to learn how to play in a sustainable manner to avoid burnout.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
Author and podcaster Tim Ferriss explains the importance of breaking down your goals into achievable increments that can be measured, implemented, and rewarded, leading to profound change.
31:03 - 34:53 (03:49)
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personal development
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Author and podcaster Tim Ferriss explains the importance of breaking down your goals into achievable increments that can be measured, implemented, and rewarded, leading to profound change.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
The price of greatness is beyond what most of us could imagine.
34:53 - 39:47 (04:54)
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greatness
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The price of greatness is beyond what most of us could imagine. It requires an immense amount of discipline, hard work, and sacrifice over a long period of time.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the importance of removing inadequacy rather than self-consciousness and how excessive self-consciousness can hinder personal growth.
39:47 - 48:38 (08:50)
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Self-Consciousness
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This podcast discusses the importance of removing inadequacy rather than self-consciousness and how excessive self-consciousness can hinder personal growth.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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The speaker reflects on the cynicism towards one-hour-a-week Christians and the real meaning behind wanting to be happy, while also discussing biological determinism and the importance of thinking about long-term goals despite daily responsibilities.
48:38 - 55:34 (06:55)
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Philosophy
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The speaker reflects on the cynicism towards one-hour-a-week Christians and the real meaning behind wanting to be happy, while also discussing biological determinism and the importance of thinking about long-term goals despite daily responsibilities.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
The importance of metacognizance and developing perspective in order to live a fulfilled life is discussed.
55:34 - 1:01:38 (06:04)
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Personal Growth
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The importance of metacognizance and developing perspective in order to live a fulfilled life is discussed. The idea that a universal tendency towards aggression would result if the reason for dissatisfaction in life was only due to external factors is also explored.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
By tackling issues in intimate relationships as they occur, individuals can avoid the burden of significant readjustments in the future.
1:01:38 - 1:06:49 (05:10)
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Intimate Relationships
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By tackling issues in intimate relationships as they occur, individuals can avoid the burden of significant readjustments in the future. Waiting to address concerns might create a more challenging reconfiguration process, so addressing issues as they come up can be beneficial.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
This podcast episode highlights the importance of identifying and being clear about what you truly desire, as well as rewarding yourself once it is attained.
1:06:50 - 1:12:17 (05:27)
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Self-improvement
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This podcast episode highlights the importance of identifying and being clear about what you truly desire, as well as rewarding yourself once it is attained. It emphasizes the need to believe in oneself and pursue personal ideals, as it can lead to great fulfillment and a sense of accomplishment.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
Vulnerability is a necessary component for growth and self-improvement.
1:12:17 - 1:16:44 (04:26)
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Self-Improvement
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Vulnerability is a necessary component for growth and self-improvement. Taking small steps and allowing oneself to be rewarded is key to overcoming feelings of inadequacy or uselessness.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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In this episode, the speaker talks about the importance of objecting when things are not going well, stating that it might lead to gaining new and better friends, or even miracles.
1:16:44 - 1:20:27 (03:43)
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Personal Development
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In this episode, the speaker talks about the importance of objecting when things are not going well, stating that it might lead to gaining new and better friends, or even miracles.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
The act of confronting your problems can manifest your better self and allow you to address issues that would otherwise bother you.
1:20:27 - 1:24:12 (03:45)
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Personal Growth
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The act of confronting your problems can manifest your better self and allow you to address issues that would otherwise bother you. While everyone has problems, it's important to selectively choose which ones to address in order to prioritize personal growth and development.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
The author of the best-selling book "12 Rules for Life" mentions that he'll write another book, "12 More Rules for Life", after previously announcing that "24 out of 42" was going to be the final rules book; he also mentions how people tell him about the steps they've taken to improve their lives.
1:24:12 - 1:31:56 (07:43)
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Self-improvement
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The author of the best-selling book "12 Rules for Life" mentions that he'll write another book, "12 More Rules for Life", after previously announcing that "24 out of 42" was going to be the final rules book; he also mentions how people tell him about the steps they've taken to improve their lives.

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#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
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Modern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the speaker expresses their gratitude for the host of the podcast and the impact it has had on their life, through creating a community focused on personal development, that has helped millions of people.
1:31:58 - 1:35:22 (03:23)
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Personal Development
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In this podcast episode, the speaker expresses their gratitude for the host of the podcast and the impact it has had on their life, through creating a community focused on personal development, that has helped millions of people.

Episode
#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
Podcast
Modern Wisdom