Early last year, when I was frantically trying to find my way out of the abyss I was in, I came across Jordan B Peterson’s podcasts. I was skeptical. But, I did not hear my inner BS buzzer go off that often while listening to him talk. Decided to give it a cautious try, I kept listening, knowing I can stop immediately when I feel being manipulated.
Since then, I have listened to all of his podcasts, watched some of his lectures on Youtube and read/listened to his books. Later part of the last year, I worked on Self Authoring Program. My Christmas presents to three children last year were the accesses to their own Self Authoring Program. By the way, I spent merely $50 in total for all of that. I don’t agree with everything he says, but I have relearned a lot.
Among all the things he talks about - specifically among the rules he explains - I feel I need to understand this one the most. He does not talk about this rule often. Maybe because the majority of his audiences are young men (I am not), and other topics are more compelling for them than this one.
Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible Helping
- link to his talk about the topic in Edmonton, Canada
Anyway, this is the most important one for me at this time. (The other one I am working on is Be precise in your speech.) After 30 years of abusive marriage and barely coming out alive, I need to relearn why I should care and value myself.
I’ve been practicing this for almost a year. I have been regaining who I am. I feel much stronger. I will continue practicing to stay strong.
By the way, I have been stressing the importance of getting the information from the source as much as possible. For Jordan Peterson, that is crucial. There is so much noise on the internet about him interpreted and created by others. I would not waste my time/energy to that. His own podcasts and lectures on Youtube are readily available on the internet and are free to access.
