12 Rules for Life
Jordan Peterson
47 people recommended it in 10 threads, 2018–2022.
4 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
This book gave me the courage to take responsibility in my life and start working towards things which are important for myself.
An incredibly thought-provoking book, especially if you're interested in self-examination and living a better life.
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson revolutionized my understanding of myth, faith, suffering, evil, meaning, and responsibility.
Ignore the controversy, this book will change your life for the better.
It gives very practical advice. Especially if you are just starting out in your career or the rest of your life for that matter.
you can follow principles which increase the probability of success in what you want to do, such as "be a bit better tomorrow in some minor way"
Where it comes up
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- Ask HN: Which books you have read till now that were worth investing time in? 2022 · 1 recommendation
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