Episode
#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
2:15:11
Published: Thu Feb 17 2022
Description
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist and an author. Letting go of the good for the great is a terrifying prospect and most people fear risking what they have for what they want. I flew out to Texas to sit down with Jordan and discuss his principles for how to get past the things which keep us stuck in life. Expect to learn how to deal with feelings of loneliness from thinking in a different way, which skin-colour emoji Jordan uses, what he meant by "enforced monogamy", how to deal with imposter syndrome, how to become more dangerous in life, Jordan's thoughts after meeting Elon Musk, whether there's a value in having an enemy in life and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get your news from a much better source at https://www.ground.news/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) 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 Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
In this episode, Jordan Peterson talks about various tools and techniques for attaining mental wellness and improving oneself, including dealing with feelings of loneliness and imposter syndrome, becoming more dangerous in life, and finding value in having an enemy.
00:00 - 04:09 (04:09)
Summary
In this episode, Jordan Peterson talks about various tools and techniques for attaining mental wellness and improving oneself, including dealing with feelings of loneliness and imposter syndrome, becoming more dangerous in life, and finding value in having an enemy.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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The fear of speaking your mind could ultimately lead to losing touch of who you are and what you believe in, leaving you unable to express yourself.
04:09 - 11:26 (07:16)
Summary
The fear of speaking your mind could ultimately lead to losing touch of who you are and what you believe in, leaving you unable to express yourself.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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The speaker suggests that the trans movement has negative outcomes, such as causing gender confusion and psychologically harming young girls.
11:27 - 17:24 (05:56)
Summary
The speaker suggests that the trans movement has negative outcomes, such as causing gender confusion and psychologically harming young girls. The high trait openness of individuals in the movement encourages non-traditional forms of dress and behavior associated with creative expression.
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Jordan Peterson clarifies that he has never believed or said that society should distribute women to undeserving men, a misrepresentation of his views propagated through a clipped part of his podcast.
17:24 - 29:13 (11:49)
Summary
Jordan Peterson clarifies that he has never believed or said that society should distribute women to undeserving men, a misrepresentation of his views propagated through a clipped part of his podcast. He further expresses his interest in retaining high-performing women in law firms and how women are lied to in our society from an early age.
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The education of women is a key factor in increasing economic success for countries and decreasing dependency on male partners for economic security.
29:13 - 35:17 (06:03)
Summary
The education of women is a key factor in increasing economic success for countries and decreasing dependency on male partners for economic security. While some exceptional individuals may succeed without stable relationships, most people benefit from the stability and support provided by monogamous relationships.
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As fewer people reproduce, the world's population is aging.
35:17 - 40:05 (04:48)
Summary
As fewer people reproduce, the world's population is aging. Dire predictions were made by the Club of Rome in the 1960s about mass starvation and riots due to overpopulation, but currently, the issue is too much gray hair.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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A professor urges young people to limit their reproductive potential in a public speech at the expense of ethical decency, according to psychologist Jordan Peterson, who challenges his views.
40:05 - 47:03 (06:57)
Summary
A professor urges young people to limit their reproductive potential in a public speech at the expense of ethical decency, according to psychologist Jordan Peterson, who challenges his views.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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The father's role in a child's development is to advocate for the child's independence and outgoing desire, as well as comfort the mother during the transition period where they need to let go of the infant, which can be a grieving process.
47:03 - 51:26 (04:23)
Summary
The father's role in a child's development is to advocate for the child's independence and outgoing desire, as well as comfort the mother during the transition period where they need to let go of the infant, which can be a grieving process.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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If you're dealing with competent people, admitting your ignorance and asking questions won't make them judge you harshly for it.
51:26 - 57:53 (06:26)
Summary
If you're dealing with competent people, admitting your ignorance and asking questions won't make them judge you harshly for it. Impostor syndrome is common when shifting into a new role and feeling like a beginner.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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This podcast explores the attraction of rap music, as it provides a powerful voice for underrepresented communities and allows for genuine artistic expression.
57:53 - 1:06:40 (08:47)
Summary
This podcast explores the attraction of rap music, as it provides a powerful voice for underrepresented communities and allows for genuine artistic expression. Despite being popular among disaffected young men, the fundamental way to succeed in life is to keep facing challenges, pay attention, and develop competence that stabilizes the environment.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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The speaker expresses their excitement in seeing an overwhelming amount of positive responses from their lectures, and shares their future goals of reaching people all over the world.
1:06:40 - 1:14:48 (08:07)
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The speaker expresses their excitement in seeing an overwhelming amount of positive responses from their lectures, and shares their future goals of reaching people all over the world. Despite feeling unwell, they are thrilled to have an audience of 150,000 committed to improving their lives through philosophical lectures.
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The guest speaker discusses the negative impacts of overthinking and imposter syndrome, and the importance of encouragement.
1:14:48 - 1:25:34 (10:46)
Summary
The guest speaker discusses the negative impacts of overthinking and imposter syndrome, and the importance of encouragement. They also touch on the cynical attitude towards lobbying.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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The idea that there has to be winners and losers in every competition because of the finite number of resources assumes that those rules apply to all games in the world, but it is not necessarily true.
1:25:34 - 1:29:57 (04:22)
Summary
The idea that there has to be winners and losers in every competition because of the finite number of resources assumes that those rules apply to all games in the world, but it is not necessarily true.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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In this episode, the concept of eternal verities is discussed, along with the ways in which humans often fall short of them.
1:29:57 - 1:34:11 (04:13)
Summary
In this episode, the concept of eternal verities is discussed, along with the ways in which humans often fall short of them. The conversation also touches on the dangers of dogmatic religion and its potential to produce atrocity.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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The pursuit of truth is an important aspect of leading a fulfilling life.
1:34:14 - 1:41:46 (07:32)
Summary
The pursuit of truth is an important aspect of leading a fulfilling life. Believing in the possibility that good can prevail is essential, and the truth is what emerges during the search for it.
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This podcast discusses the symbolism behind images of Mary and the snake, representing the eternal feminine and evil respectively, and how belief in evil is harder to dispense with than belief in the highest good.
1:41:48 - 1:45:34 (03:46)
Summary
This podcast discusses the symbolism behind images of Mary and the snake, representing the eternal feminine and evil respectively, and how belief in evil is harder to dispense with than belief in the highest good.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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The more self-reflective and nuanced a person's thinking becomes, the fewer people will be like them, leading to feelings of isolation and potential pushback from those in their normal working class towns.
1:45:34 - 1:53:52 (08:17)
Summary
The more self-reflective and nuanced a person's thinking becomes, the fewer people will be like them, leading to feelings of isolation and potential pushback from those in their normal working class towns. However, this might be a threshold phenomenon, as those who become highly specialized in an area ultimately broaden their understanding of the field.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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To achieve success, it is important to discipline yourself and integrate all your components to move towards a unified direction.
1:53:52 - 2:00:14 (06:22)
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To achieve success, it is important to discipline yourself and integrate all your components to move towards a unified direction. This requires organization and focus, which can be challenging but ultimately lead to success.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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The speaker shares his experience of building personality tests with psychologists to help people understand their personalities and improve their relationship dynamics.
2:00:14 - 2:08:21 (08:06)
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The speaker shares his experience of building personality tests with psychologists to help people understand their personalities and improve their relationship dynamics. He justifies the need to make money off this venture to sustain its existence.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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The disproportionate fees that people are prepared to pay for an online course are leading some authors to switch from writing books to creating online courses.
2:08:21 - 2:14:06 (05:45)
Summary
The disproportionate fees that people are prepared to pay for an online course are leading some authors to switch from writing books to creating online courses. However, readers are looking for concrete outcomes that they feel can be achieved through courses rather than books.
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
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In this podcast transcript conclusion, the host wraps up his interview with Jordan Peterson discussing the importance of setting goals and taking personal responsibility for one's life.
2:14:06 - 2:15:08 (01:02)
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In this podcast transcript conclusion, the host wraps up his interview with Jordan Peterson discussing the importance of setting goals and taking personal responsibility for one's life.