Jordan Peterson - How To Stop Rotting Away At Home

[@smileypc44]

So I started making my bed because of this guy, and then I went on to organizing my room and keeping my home clean and organized (on say 4 out of 7 days of the week). And then started showing up to work 5 mins early and leaving home with enough time to get to work while driving safely. I’ve taken up writing in my journal and making daily to do lists to accomplish, and spending more time with my friends and actually making meaningful moments. There’s a plethora of things to work on, but I’m much less miserable now. When I feel down and tempted to go back, I watch a video of his because that takes the least willpower to do and usually I’m okay afterwards and no longer feel like goin backwards. I’m thankful for people like him.

[@ainebrighton4552]

smileypc44 fantastic! You took action and you inspire me

[@robhughes6506]

That is awesome man!!! Never look back. You have reached a new plateau. GOD bless!!!

[@samchoate1719]

Also, pay massive attention to your gut flora. The bacteria in your gut influence mood, behavior, and even cravings!

[@skghbk9702]

The power to act and making a change is the best thing you can do to your life and become someone whom others will look up to...

[@herrsphinx9491]

Some if us don't even have friends or a job. But I'm certainly happier than most I believe. Good for you btw. Keep it up :)

[@beauzxcvb]

Who else is watching this while rotting at home?

[@blacknovember1835]

lmao me

[@spex357]

I

[@geoffyoung6816]

I am

[@spex357]

I might try that later, cheers.

[@Ebb0Productions]

It's Christmas now so it's okay. It's the season of order. Post new-years however, that's when adventure calls!

[@fabianoalexandre1720]

Our lives could be completely different if we had lectures like this in school.....

[@Lori1976]

Fabiano Alexandre Seriously.

[@tmarkhamesq]

And this is why I homeschooled - so I could have these conversations and share this kind of video with my child.

[@Playboysmurf1]

This is why the left want to prevent Jordan Peterson from speaking publicly, they are afraid you may pull yourself up by your bootstraps and make something of yourself. The school system is designed to pigeonhole people into easily manageable tasks to be a cog in a larger system that you do not control. In essence they want to control you.

[@bebetaylor3547]

I agree !!!! Thanks for bringing this point to our attention 👍🏼✳️

[@StillmanSpinningSteel]

The school districts should AT LEAST set side 30 minutes or even 10 min for a Jordan Peterson lecture. Ah, who am I kidding. This man is too wise and would trigger a lot of school board officials

[@sameoldrocket]

"if you're not willing to be a fool, you can't become a master." Wow.

[@otheranother146]

basic spiritual teaching ;)

[@juliantorres8818]

SameOldRocket absolutely stoled my comment! 👍

[@Gorgie-lm1ti]

SameOldRocket I

[@vxllvxn]

Check out Mastery by Robert Greene if you wanna dive deep into this topic

[@romanfox5368]

I know, I was also offended when I heard that.

[@tomharner83]

"Anything worth doing, is worth doing poorly first." -Joel Salatin

[@janpospisilm]

In Europe, there is an old saying: Not do it at all is better than do it poorly. A major cultural difference I would say... Even though he is quoting Jung - he was half-mad but also a Europen.

[@karankaur5768]

* G.K Chesterton

[@Kitiwake]

@@karankaur5768 Chesterton's point here is not that things worth doing are worth doing badly but that some things one must do oneself, however badly they are done. It's also another way of saying "start somewhere".

[@karankaur5768]

@@Kitiwake i was saying thats who the quote originally came from in case anyone wanted to find it. I wasnt commenting on its meaning

[@garyhamilton2104]

Thanks for this! So much this! I'm a brain surgeon and people always say how bad it would be to mess up so I stress out and practice instead of just giving it a whirl. Going to take your advice and just go for it! If I mess up there's always another patient.

[@CH2ed]

22, college dropout, moved away for rehab, now I'm back home living with my parents, yet I'm still feeling more lost and empty than I ever have in my life. Spending most of my days fighting the urge to stay in bed in my room for hours scouring the internet for ways to get out of my head, giving in most of the time. The abyss of fear, self-pity, and apathy grows with each day slowly ticking away. Just bought JP's book after watching and listening to him the last 4 months and am looking forward to giving it a read... Hope anyone who relates or just feels that emptiness that you're not alone because I forget most days...

[@eaumartineau7890]

I hear you. Youth is HARD for most people. Sorry to hear you are suffering. Few ideas I can share: 1. FILTER OUT SO CALLED FRIENDS. 2. Next find a therapist to be a surrogate parent. Yes it's costly do it. You'll find a way. 3. Get outdoors hog or walk long distances. 4. Go to a Catholic priest for guidance and prayers.

[@spudmckenzie4959]

Same here. Its almost too easy to be an island, but there seems no other way

[@nielsqbc4]

The fact you did college shows you are capable of a lot. See it as a way to deal with failure until you succeed!

[@XMagicStar]

Chris, I hope you're in a better place. I can relate to your words.. you're not alone out there brother. I hope you find good company, you're capable of great things my friend.

[@sanchitarokade8717]

How are you now?i am doing a job&now have recovered from this

[@janikarjalainen8566]

What a privilege it's to live in the age of internet. These ideas are absolutely essential and until very recently they were inaccessible to a vast majority of people.

[@richardvargus7443]

Hes just spitting up other peoples works. Try the library dumbass nitche the bible mythology etc etc

[@linkinparktilldeath1]

@@richardvargus7443 Except its "Nietzsche" dumbass. go to the library yourself.

[@technicaldeathmetalhead]

@@richardvargus7443 the library updates far slower than the internet

[@daboys1941]

Richard Vargus Did you mean he’s sharing his vast wealth of knowledge from a variety of sources including his own studies? Probably a better way to phrase it.

[@davidzx2292]

I mean, at the end, the mayority of people, even watching these things, are still stucked. So yeah, it doesn't end up making such a difference in the end

[@ColacX]

"Learn what you should not keep doing". Another amazing quote I have never heard. And at the same time so obvious.

[@HeadbutKneecap]

"It's not an indication that you failed it's an indication that it's really hard" is definitely a quote I hsve to remember when I fall into those Pitts of despair.

[@davidlawrence8085]

Yeah thats a priceless memory verse.

[@xXKirkSoloXx]

He's basically saying "JUST DO IT, DON'T LET YOUR DREAMS BE DREAMS"

[@shishirshukla1794]

Very well said

[@caffreys1979]

Yep or TRY IT.

[@FranzFerdinand76]

Next thing he'll be screaming about french fries.

[@Trrippy_Shades]

That is deep

[@Trrippy_Shades]

Esmour Mayne right

[@paulyrepa2046]

Very smart man. This isn't motivation speaking people (that's just hype, that doesn't last) this is wisdom. Take it in, play it back 5 times. Like i said, very smart man. Peace!

[@greggeverman5578]

Very smart comment! ☺

[@pp-1954]

wisdom, that's true word. But you know it's really difficult to watch it many times after watching hundreds of his videos now. His sayings require a lot brain processing and energy to digest, you know.

[@black4xe]

@@pp-1954 just go through the comments, someone would've summarised it for you. The summary of this video is 'Just Do It'

[@blakebunch4485]

True... however if all one ever does is be amazed at the words and ideas or ideals from the comfort of their couch without actually acting out in a direction then....well then that's where I get stuck sometimes. Sometimes not, I'm moving more and more. Thanks for your comment it's been years but maybe you'll see this.

[@musamba101]

"Success is moving from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm..." WC

[@terrortoby47]

Exactly. Perfect quote to this.

[@MightyAmygdala]

Damn, I needed this. I've recently been trying to get my life back on track even though I'm only 16. I'm dealing with anxiety, weight problems, and depression. But for the last year I've lost about 60 pounds and I've slowly been coming out of my shell. Peterson's words just seem to click with me and I thank him (and this channel for posting these videos) for that.

[@michaeljohnson2922]

Huey Oblongata Google Rich Roll. Watch his videos, listen to his podcasts.

[@alespider9905]

I'm 35yo and let me tell you that you are incredibly lucky to have this content at a few clicks away. Listening to peterson is like having an extremely wise second father. Also, props to you for being thoughtful enough and seeking to improve yourself.

[@hogrideeeeer]

Huey Oblongata no you don't have depression.

[@Freeagent-4-life]

Small steps and develop a routine, review it frequently and plan changes. On a daily basis begin with the aim (intent) in mind. Furthermore don't forget to NOT take things to seriously, we are imperfect. We stumble around in this life with mistakes the only certainty we have. When I was overseas for nine months I used a calendar as a tool to help with maintaining discipline and weight loss. The way it worked was I would cross off each day but only after the tasks I planned for were completed. For example Get up at 6.00 and make the bed, do PT then shower and breaky then return to my room and clean it to a self imposed high standard. Only then could I mark off the previous day. I also kept small notes on certain things on the calendar. For me it was weight loss and other events. Good luck believe in yourself trust in your abilities, remember it's just a ride don't take it to heart when you make mistakes.

[@Freeagent-4-life]

I'm 48 and Dr Peterson's content is very helpful.

[@berrieblanders9224]

What an unbelievable blessing that we get to enjoy the wisdom of this incredible man for free on a medium called KZbin. I just realized that.

[@lisamarie5680]

“It’s way better to do it badly than not to do it at all.” “It’s okay to wonder around stupidity, before you fix your destination.”

[@jmack619]

yes, I like that as well!

[@ADAPTATION7]

See, some people in life will often say exactly the opposite: ''Either you do it well, or don't do it at all.'' No wonder people are discouraged early in their lives or at the workplace.

[@jmack619]

@@ADAPTATION7 Think thomas edison. 3000 designs for the light bulb!

[@caffreys1979]

Same as the old saying... Better to have tried and failed than not tried at all. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

[@caffreys1979]

@@ADAPTATION7 I know right! The pressure! If Ur mind is not in it noone can force u. I'll come good in Ur own time. It's a journey.

[@Yoyimbo01]

This resonates profoundly with me. I am a *very* lazy person and I am trying to get a schedule in order to get more work done. It's tough because I am doing "well enough" without one, but in the long run I have a sneaking suspicion that "well enough" just isn't going to cut it. But just like he explains in the video: some weeks are good and I stick to my schedule, but most weeks I fall right back into my old habits. I need to do better

[@rexlundstrom2333]

Same boat. I'm filled to the brim with inspiration and even motivation, but it's unimaginably fleeting. I'm a huge fan of Dr. Peterson's advice to humble down and fix what you can by starting within your realm of competency. I have a very basic morning routine of making my bed and doing three sets of push-ups or pull-ups on alternating days. It's nothing to revel at but I'm certainly much better off now than I'd have been without doing so. I intend to start a podcast in the first quarter of next year directed at young men with the problem that it seems we both share. The exact direction isn't finalized, but if you want to keep in touch, I may end up bringing on a bunch of guys who are let's call it motivationally challenged as guests. Let me know if this interests you, Erik. Happy holidays.

[@CoenM33]

I'm interested, yo!

[@Yoyimbo01]

It does! Let me know if you ever get it up and running. I will have time in February to join you for one session :)

[@Yoyimbo01]

Haha yes, I can relate very much Brianna. I am actually fascinated by my ability to discard the plans that I set for myself! It really is like there are two wills, diametrically opposed, where one lives in the future and knows what's best for me while the other lives in the present and has as his sole purpose to sabotage for the other guy..

[@Necrobutcher82]

Erik Nilsson I am the same way but I am making improvements one step at a time. At least you acknowledge your flaws and are working towards self improvement.

[@zan6585]

I like how he said basically the opposite of success isn’t necessarily complete failure, it’s likely just an indication that what you’re doing is very difficult. That’s motivating!

[@blueicer101]

This guy explains life in a way that I’m starting to realise is all true and I am supposed to learn when I grow older. I’m 17. He’s probably saved me years of self growth.

[@ND-or5so]

Good, you got it early .

[@Terence1999]

I’m 61 and he helped me tremendously👍you’re never too old ti learn☝️I had an early retirement. He really helps the soul and 🧠 brain

[@Nick_las_seafarer]

Must've had a hard life. Easy opportunities knock on a door get a good job, cheap housing, unprecedented economic stability and wealth you baby boomers had it really rough. Retire early? Ouf im sorry hard times for ya put your favorite slippers on and go watch your favorite episode of orange county choppers you deserve it

[@Terence1999]

No Name that’s very interesting how you think you know my entire life😂. Wow, you are so wrong.

[@jouflow]

@@Nick_las_seafarer prick

[@frederickhofmann843]

Neo cortex What is your Problem holy shit how can u be so toxic

[@abc456f]

I'm 62 and retired. Lost my wife to breast cancer in 2005. Dated quite a bit and got turned off of it, crazy women, women who needed to be financially supported, etc. Havent dated in over five years. Have spine problems which took me out of the gym and playing golf which were two things I loved and helped define who I was. Now I lead a totally isolated life, no friends. Days turning into weeks, months, years. I feel like I'm just existing but not living.

[@Elendill2003]

If you're listening / reading these comments and you're feeling horrible, here's something you could try. Close this browser, get out a pad of paper and a pen (or notes app). Shut off all devices / distractions and put phone on airplane mode or silent. Then set a timer for 30 minutes (just type go to google and type in "timer 30 mins", although this requires you to re-open the browser, try not to look at the other tabs). Don't speak /chat / email with anyone for these 30 mins and force yourself to sit in front of the paper. Just write down any thoughts that come up. Record them as they come. Go on a mental journey with yourself. Write out why you feel bad, what you might do to improve this a tiny bit etc. Whatever emotions or feelings or ideas come up, write them out. See if you feel better after this. Maybe let it rest for a while and then try to distill some next actions from your page (or pages) of writing. Hope this helps, we need more people to pull themselves out of their own (or others) shit. You CAN do it! One tiny step at a time. Now go get that paper if you want to try it.

[@millenniallychallenged5641]

Oh I got it. Better off dead.

[@Mrmidtown1]

- - both are beneficial. Yin and Yang. Focusing on the future requires honesty about your present.

[@Rhinoinasuit]

Shovel your way OUT of the SHIT! Only $29.99!

[@Disastrous_Macaron]

Instructions not clear

[@Matt-im6vh]

Elendill2003 u see things different my guy.

[@donjtrump]

This guy really is a master of psychology. He understands every thought a person can have and why they have that thought and then he understands what you should do after a thought. It’s no wonder he’s become successful

[@jking8272]

oh come on. Go try and predict your next thought

[@delulu6969]

Thanks to the person he had been referencing, Carl Gustav Jung. He had explored many edges of the psyche through reading and experiences to an extent that he had gone and come back from lunacy,

[@bhollins3556]

He doesn't seem happy or peaceful to me though.

[@Bazonkaz]

Beth Hollins i mean his wife died from cancer and he has a mob of people harassing him. He isnt in a good spot rn

[@donjtrump]

@@bhollins3556 why do you think he understands these concepts so well? Because hes loved through them, thats the only way.

[@richardcarpenter7454]

To summarize, learning and growing is in the journey, not the destination. I needed this kick in the ass.

[@ManofGold24]

Kobe Bryant said that in his retirement speech a few weeks ago. Very interesting.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

Richard Carpenter -- "You've only just begun, white lace and promises..."

[@VectorZero]

there is no destination but death.. all others are waypoints

[@Kappadar]

Journey before destination

[@danielcast98]

@@Kappadar Strength before weakness

[@Razear]

""You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky" - Michael Scott

[@HaIsKuL]

*The Office theme starts playing*

[@yordlop]

"""You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky" - Michael Scott" - Razear

[@turorudi346]

Gwhackamole nooooooo nononono please god nooo

[@DoggoWillink]

Gwhackamole You beat me bruh, good one

[@shakesm5798]

Haha

[@benverret7968]

KZbin recommending this while you're forced to rot at home.

[@eboscrubbly1187]

No one is forcing you to rot at home. Just stay home 😊💚

[@samanthaworkman-fenn8754]

Ben Verret We are blessed to have this great man lecturing in our ears !

[@entropy4823]

Yep! That’s what I thought!

[@laluman89]

Actually we're forced to stay at home, the rotting is our own choice. That's being said, I unfortunately find myself making the decision to rot in these uncertain times

[@user-cc6xy3jm3e]

@@laluman89 Do you have anything that you want to learn/make or understand better?

[@Argidiel]

Watching his videos is like listening to a good old friend you know from another lifetime.

[@romanfox5368]

?

[@TheLethalIntrospectionCrew]

Thank you for the wonderful mental image :)

[@midasstudios2736]

Or maybe a wise old uncle that always have advice and a story for you.

[@foste409]

Yea

[@nickpatyk8050]

wow u nailed that

[@lisaostrouch5597]

Wow! This made me feel so much better. I left everything I knew a few years ago, and moved around, trying to grow as person and further my career. Mostly, it's been hard, with a lot of bumps in the road, and I feel like I have been failing miserably. Maybe, it's just all part of the process, and it was better than just staying at home and never trying to do anything different.

[@Zyklon_B_still_and_know_God]

Stay strong man, you did the right thing.

[@davids2368]

Keep at it; I've recently started a similar journey and I have no idea really what I'm doing but somehow I've made contacts and friends completely unexpectedly. I might be suffering from anxiety but leaving home was one of the best decisions I ever made. Anyway good luck and failure is just the first step to success

[@Haseeebo]

Name:Lisa. Commenter: Stay strong man! Lmfaooo😂

[@zimnizzle]

Keep it up, JP. You’re saving the world one lecture at a time. We all need these kick-ass-tell-it-as-it-is lectures.

[@MorseCodeStutters]

It’s been two months since this video ended up on my news feed. I don’t know why, but for whatever reason it did. Maybe KZbin was throwing some shade at me I dunno. But nonetheless I am eternally grateful because ever since I chased the rabbit hole of Peterson’s work my life has drastically changed for the better. I’ve cleaned up my room and am now starting to get my act together.

[@HT-mu4yc]

Fucking hell, your comment made me cry. I'm hoping for this myself too. And good on you. Big love.

[@heathervogt3409]

I like that he likes Nietzsche and Jung as I do even though our politics are different.

[@dodecaheathenblue8132]

:))

[@Vajkone18]

wow, in 2 months you managed to clean up your room? amazing transformation

[@szymonklimann3184]

@@Vajkone18 shut the fuck up, fuck off

[@chaostourist2951]

man i always seem to fit the bad things he talks about lol

[@hogrideeeeer]

Danny Cameron it's not luck. Most too busy watching Netflix. Can only blame themselves!

[@allanstott3319]

Man isn't born without sin :)

[@PhilJonesIII]

At least now you know the pathologies holding you back. You know your enemies. Now make that daily list and start checking off your actions to rid yourself of them. Good luck.

[@cadenjanzen2603]

Monster Madness Do you have a link to that video? It sounds interesting.

[@blacknovember1835]

hey me too .. you're not alone pal..

[@imayhaveanunbelievablysmal7406]

This video helped me take a Great Leap Forward some years ago... I was struggling with what to do as I went into college, and I decided to take a blind leap of faith into music performance (unbelievable stage-fright, no self-confidence or self-worth whatsoever).... since then, I’ve made my living performing for people and I’ve never been happier. This was one of the greater leaps forward that solidified who I am, and I didn’t even know it at the time

[@arkman2237]

This video really came at a good moments, and tbh everything that Peterson says it's true, if you don't start by being a fool you will never be a master, the thing is most people including myself to even when we know that we have to be a fool, we can't force ourselves to face that fact, today I started doing something I never done before, and that was looking for a job, I got to my first interview , and I failed, but even when I failed I didn't felt sad or angry, I was happy that i could finally overcome my fears and anxiety problems, I felt stronger after that, I know I suck at looking for jobs but one day if I keep trying I'm going to become a master at getting a job

[@fusuyballer]

great! keep pushing forward!

[@AndrewSowerby]

Absolutely! Keep putting yourself out there

[@rogernock7865]

keep it up dude! Try this. Go to the interview overprepared. And try to meet current employees and see what type of people they are and even befriend them. remember that one of the most important things to do is seem like you would fit in with the culture and be enjoyable to work around. Because whoever hires you knows that they and the other employees are going to be spending a lot of time with you so you better be enjoyable to work with first and foremost.

[@ahmadsmadi4388]

Arkman 22 I'm a teacher, and I charge $450 to do resumes professionally. I'll do yours for free and help you get a job, in case you haven't yet secured one. [e-mail]

[@VectorZero]

accept that you will always be a fool, and be humble about your no doubt limited mastery.

[@robertimmanuel577]

I love how he storytells us to keep us interested on what he has to say. You can really tell whether someone is devoted to helping you or just out for themselves

[@GhostSamaritan]

That's actually what's keeping my ADHD brain from comprehending his talks. Feels like he's just beating around the bush.

[@friedpickles7924]

Watched it, felt better, continued rotting at home.

[@nintendude794]

fried pickles same. For two years running.

[@rizzotto95]

So watch it at the gym. If you're too anxious to go gym listen to it while going for a run. Or a walk. Listen to it while cleaning the house. Anything is better than nothing. 1% today is better than 0% yesterday. Fuck finding motivation is a wasted a flawed feeling. Find what starts that spark that died inside. I know im late but i hate seeing what i used to be

[@Quinnemey]

Keep it going, even Indiana Jones had a lull. You're doing great ! You will find, in depression, that you didn't invent the wheel, you're not the worst person in the world, and that you are loved. I love you.

[@zzddll27]

Go on nofap

[@friedpickles7924]

@@zzddll27 No way!!

[@mikkithemeche]

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." Two of the most influential men in my life speaking on a similar string.

[@analogplanet9675]

Is that from Rush originally? Or did they quote something else profound?

[@mikkithemeche]

@@analogplanet9675 I'm quite certain those are original words from Neil Peart. I've tried to find them elsewhere on books, but they're unique so far.

[@mikkithemeche]

@smeppy agreed, the idea is definitely old. Definitely pre Descartes..probably something ol' airhead Socrates said that peeved everyone lol

[@weichmacher3973]

That means no one has problems making decisions because making no decision isn't possible

[@ivanpardo1752]

I love It that he striked the point where many people insecure or with mental problems fail. You can't let yourself be the fool until You can be the master. You think that if you fail once You are done. But the one who failed 100 times knows much more and is more prepared than the one who didn't experience anything. And has been getting one step closer each time. The analogy with the exodus and travelling in the desert truly inspired and encourage me.

[@TheBigFatVladimir]

I like his hand movement that helps represent his words

[@IsaacNussbaum]

This lecture came into my life just when I needed it. I am newly retired and not doing a very good job of it. In fact, I am still in my PJs at lunchtime most days, having spent the entire morning on the internet. Thanks to Dr. Peterson (and Bite-sized Philosophy) I am going to get off my keister right now and go to do something productive (starting with changing out of my PJs).

[@Skiptracer1981]

I needed this man. Society bums me out. Hard to go out and enjoy life when everyone just interacts with phones and technology instead of forming positive interpersonal relationships with each other. I grew up in the 80s and 90s and it's sad to see what the hopeful new technology has done to us.

[@joppekim]

for me it is interesting how much technology has improved in such a small time. And it will only get faster as time goes by. I am interested to see what the future has in store for us. As we get older we may cling to the old ways of being, the whole ''use the doorbell, not messenger'' And look down on technology and this new generation. But old people has done this all the time from the dawn of men. We always believe we know better, that everything was better before. Everything will always be better before. The year 2017 will be a nostalgic memory in about 10 - 20 years. the year 2000 - 2008 has already become a fond memory for me, and as much as i hated it back then, now i am already starting to miss those years, those connections i had, the early journeys of my life. Just enjoy life RIGHT NOW and don't think about it too much :)

[@rohanjarande]

We have just been introduced to all these different types of Technologies. I think, as our collective experience increases our understanding and our wisdom towards dealing with all this progress will also improve. Which will also ensure that the new generations are much more wiser than ourselves.

[@MandenTV]

Zen Jenga imagine growing up in the middle of all of this technological advancement and hating it while all of your friends love it

[@1jw298]

Zen Jenga you should try reading the Bible, you would be amazed at the wisdom it has for you in it.

[@kraftykatie55]

I somewhat agree with you. People's people skills are kind of rubbish. However, technology enables me to grow close to people even when I can't be with them. That's kinda nice sometimes. Especially young people who can't drive and are stuck at home all day. They can still interact with their friends online. I do wish people could talk more in person though, so many people aren't very good at it...

[@roberttrusardi6114]

My whole life feels validated, thank you Jordan Peterson. Now its time to go do the work.

[@strumary5764]

Destiny is around the corner but it don't do home visits

[@bluetickbeagles116]

Strumar Y Well said.

[@jabalimohamed1983]

What does it do then?

[@XxCOOKEExxMONSTARxX]

Jabali Mohamed the longer you rot away at home it rots away in the corner too.. grab it while it’s fresh , can’t get it when it’s too late

[@MaxxPwrrr]

I love the way JP has such a good grasp on all the psychological models and can bring disparate information together across such a wide range of topics. He's so misunderstood and misrepresented by the mainstream because they don't seem to have the level of general fluid intelligence to be able to contend with his insights. I wish the world had more deep complex thinkers like him. Where can I meet some?

[@kassie5779]

Who else watches self-help videos when they're rotting away with depression at home?

[@rainbowodysseybyjonlion]

Kassie, you dont have to feel that way. Get up and do something in life. Whether taking a walk at a park, or calling someone up who you know and like and tell them something positive. Go to a new meet up group youve never been to.

[@Edgedick]

Tiffany Glenn it's not that easy to motivate yourself to do it, but it is, in fact, that easy to do it. I'm saying this as someone who has been severely depressed for more than half of my life.

[@daxpandya9148]

i would not call this a self help video the word strangely has a bad rep now

[@JeremyNoblitt]

PTSD and depression have made me a shut in since I was a child. Just going to the grocery store is a harrowing chore. Meeting women is just brutal sometimes. I hate it.

[@ponderatulify]

lift

[@shelly1785]

Definitely a good time for this to show up in my recommendations

[@Dllld02842]

Shell J 😂

[@glathir1168]

tl;dr: Just go for it man, it's a biological fact that it'll turn out better than doing nothing with your life.

[@MandenTV]

Glathir thanks man I might right the suislide

[@jesseb6911]

Meet me behind the chapel at midnight!

[@johncolon8021]

Run! They are trying to kill you. You were right.

[@tme98]

what if I dont know what I need to go for?

[@HamsterPants522]

@@tme98 you'll figure it out much faster by just pursuing what feels right at the moment. He explains that in this video.

[@UmmmYeahSure]

I don't know whats better, this great video, or the comment section! leave it up to a video on Jordan Peterson to bring out beautiful thoughts of everyone, honestly I could scroll forever just learning little tidbits of knowledge and things that make you think. It truly is beautiful.

[@destroyerinazuma96]

It's one of the few times Peterson actually mentions how we can also be tyrants to ourselves and outside intervention to oppress and censor isn't necessarily required to live a slave. Good stuff, thanks for uploading

[@samuelblanco261]

How you said ‘tyrants to ourselves’ reminded me of a thought i had earlier that was that addictions are boogeymen that we create. We feed our negative habits and are too afraid to stop feeding the boogeyman. To destroy it, we need to create a hero in ourselves, but that sounds too daunting and impossible. First, the hero has to begin to learn. Be modest about your progress. Rome wasnt built in a day. We will destroy - and keep at bay - our boogeymen. Thank you and your words for reminding me of that; in conjunction with this video, I feel confident in the steps I will take.

[@oskarmuller4237]

I just realized that there are literally hundreds of thousands of western guys who think just like me and have the exact same problems as I do...

[@skwisgaar1816]

And one girl!

[@paulgoogol2652]

Frost Troll does this call for some sort of revolution or would this be too much of a strain. Leaving houses to warship horrible ideas like so called freedom.

[@romanfox5368]

skwis, did you just assume somebody's gender?!

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Frost Troll millions

[@MandenTV]

Frost Troll yes. We need to create a community where we can help each other.

[@thegrouse6163]

I left my job in September to try Grad school living at home, didn’t work out and I’ve ended up getting a new job in the same field, pretty much the same role. It feels rough to be going back to square one in a way, but Im putting faith in moving out and the new perspective that’ll give

[@S87yt]

Directions unclear. Still rotting at home.

[@Freeagent-4-life]

Small steps and develop a routine, review it frequently and plan changes. On a daily basis begin with the aim (intent) in mind.

[@yordlop]

But how clean is the room in which you're rotting?

[@pitobrain]

Directions unclear, got my dick stuck in my toaster.

[@AwokenGenius]

What's the point, nothing matters anymore.

[@WhatTheHellRachelle]

I’ve been incredibly ill and home bound for the last 10 years (started with a brain tumor, then developing Addison’s Disease, then a horribly botched gallbladder surgery that caused a hole in my stomach the size of a golf ball that lead to a hole in my abdomen where anything I ate or drank would come out along with gastric acid and bile for 3 years), but now I’m finally on the road to recovery (12 weeks in) . I don’t know how to start living again and this is ridiculously depressing.

[@carolloraine223]

I live a simple life and love being a homebody! I read and meditate and chill. Adventure and having fun is all relative... To each his own. Thank 💗you.

[@marjoryrainey5761]

I like your philosophy!

[@carolloraine223]

Marjory Rainey Thank you. Marjory! 😄

[@DRUM19]

Yes happiness is not always related or connected to material success.

[@whoaitstiger]

I was looking for this comment. I work at home and I don't feel like I'm rotting away at all!

[@NicholasAdeptus]

It’s a metaphor for having no direction in life. If you’re doing what you want to be doing, you may not have this problem.

[@fracturedfairytales24]

My KZbin dad. Thank you JP!!!

[@jp3mcpherson]

Fractured Fairytales You’re welcome

[@soonenteradi5784]

My internet father, I can't stop listening to you JP ❤️

[@okEorB]

How is this guy so well spoken and intellectually honest!?- it's so refreshing!

[@MrCharrrles]

this is encouraging since I seem to make every mistake I possibly can

[@EmadGohari]

In artificial intelligence and machine learning when a model is learning to perform a task, it needs to optimize a error function with multiple local minimum points (non-convex function), so you should explore the function space to find the absolute minimum position or at least the best local minimum possible. (imagine searching in very foggy mountains to find the tallest point) Then your model is 'trained' and can perform the task with an acceptable level of error. The explanation of Dr. Peterson about how 'someone should try to get better at something, and you may first get even worse at it and then begin to improve and learn the skill' just reminds me of this process and how such optimization problem should be solved during training a AI model. I thought sharing this might be interesting to others. Thanks for the video clip!

[@randyjohnson2373]

Emad Gohari It is kind of interesting that the concept of Machine Learning is similar to human learning, but machines were made from humans, so I guess it makes sense.

[@ritaparker478]

Thanks for this, I needed it. Explains a lot of failures I've had throughout my life.

[@nd4864]

This man is amazing.

[@Necrobutcher82]

ohW nehW erehW yhW Agree he has change my left for the better.

[@fourheadbro6076]

I love the way he talks.. it’s like thousands of thing spiral through his brain every second and he carefully chooses what to say.. it’s funny sometimes when he starts to say something and quickly jumps to another thing , it’s like “nah, they won’t understand that. Let’s say something understandable “ 😁

[@AceHatake]

I saved this to my favourites long ago when I was in a deep rut of depression because it helped. Now I’m back here but I’m in a much better place, so I can see this from a different perspective.

[@Srindal4657]

My step dad taught me that whenever I need to know how to sort myself out, I just need to remember what he taught me. He got me to build a wall from bricks when I was old enough and then tear it down. He said if there was ever a wall I needed to build then I'd be able to, even if its within my mind. And that if there was ever a wall I needed to tear down then I'd be able to. I only recently remembered that lesson and now it's paying tremendous dividends.

[@bernlin2000]

9:20 Jordan is so intelligent, he just detailed the last decade of my life in about 15 seconds. Holy shit.

[@Lerian_V]

Same here.

[@bieberninja1]

ducrat, chris....when you saw that part of the video did you have the most intense orgasm of your life?

[@janelleb.9206]

Chris Ducat very true

[@romanfox5368]

Wow, he's so smart he knew you'd be watching his video and make this comment. He truly is brilliant.

[@hdskl2150]

Follow your interests. Dont fret when you fail. Keep going.

[@jjjj5452]

i like watching Jordan's videos at home, it makes me feel like I'm doing something with my life without actually doing anything

[@marjoryrainey5761]

Wisely said!

[@tomharvey5466]

Who is in their 50s still working towards their “best life?” I want to know or are you jaded and defeated? I’m up and down myself

[@matthewellis8626]

42 but feel like the clock is running out. Hope your in a productive season/cycle.

[@shapetheculture]

You both are so young. It’s never too late to do what you love!

[@Frankenshein]

A person will never be satisfied with their situation untill they realize what truly matters, then it's already too late

[@gokurocks9]

I'm currently 18, I've experienced terrible things as a child, grew up very poor, abuse, neglect..., so I'm a little wiser than the majority of people and high IQ but that doesn't mean much to me because I know I could die tomorrow. , I'm usually told that I'm an old soul and that I say profound things sometimes. What is something you wish you could have done at my age? What should I do that people regrets not doing? I play 5 instruments at a profienct level and I've studied Physics and Mathematics extensively. I don't know what to do with my life still. Any advice?

[@Frankenshein]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZWUZ3amjNVgpc0 theres more to life than working and getting old

[@damianwayne8948]

Wow that was amazing. The way he articulates it makes it impactful.

[@quinnrsligo]

The fool who persists in his folly will become wise - William Blake

[@fredkeebox829]

++ for William Blake, "Marriage of Heaven and Hell"

[@andrewm2399]

itsmeruairi ..really? By that logic all stupid people are really clever. It makes no sense.

[@fredkeebox829]

+Andrew M: No, I'd say it means, a person who has a basic level of human intelligence will eventually learn to stop doing stupid things. Or more flatteringly, a lot of risk-taking actions will eventually make you wiser, and that knowledge will be in your bones because it's your own experience.

[@andrewm2399]

Fred Keebox ..it actually makes no sense. It is a typical flowery statement that means nothing. All a persistent fool does is to make more of a fool of himself. It is like that stupid phrase "no man is an island." It is actually more truthful to say "all men are islands" it is a poetic turn of phrase . A throwaway comment. There is no wisdom in it. It is like a Chinese fortune cookie.

[@andrewm2399]

Fred Keebox ..lol

[@YoungTeeke]

Sooo....when is Jordan Peterson gonna start a dating site for People who watch his content lol

[@danijelumicevic8567]

teekeman1 that would be a dark place you do not want to do that

[@vanhouten64]

Since 98% are males it would have to be a gay dating site, primarily

[@YoungTeeke]

That's a depressing reality. Damn. Oh well

[@YoungTeeke]

Arie Ravestein lol still sorting myself out. Although knowing I'm the least agreeable and polite person out of 100 isn't so bad. It's the really high openness and relatively high nueroticism that needs sorted. Until then I prefer to limit my prpblems

[@Moneyman-33]

I think if you just really follow his advice. Maybe with a bit of Milos advice in conjunction. You'll just be irresistible.

[@JoseGonzalas]

It truly is unbelievable how accurate he is in my case anyhow, on myself figuring out how my thought process works to try and make some sense and navigate what seems like the profuse chaos I perceive around me.

[@passitonmatt8131]

We are all flawed and stumble but how great is it that the fact that we keep trying makes us Better already! Live forward fail forward and learn from what was and don’t be frozen in the mistakes of our past!

[@bagsjr1]

My dad used to tell me 'Do something even if it's wrong'

[@tobihashtag803]

any examples of what? what are you doing? i dont have any ideas of what..

[@margiepacheco6901]

My dad always told us the same thing!

[@tobiahtovijjahgoodnessofg-637]

Only way to learn is by making mistakes Just try not to make massive ones Best to stay out of prison etc.

[@carolloraine223]

Robert Bagwell Even if it's wrong. it will lead you to what is RIGHT. 😄💖

[@tobiahtovijjahgoodnessofg-637]

@@carolloraine223 Whether you think you can Or whether you think you can't Your right. When there is No Enemy Within The enemy outside can do you No Harm Ancient African Proverb:

[@ronniemartillo]

Inaction creates doubt and fear, action creates experience and confidence.

[@voc902]

Rotting reached 32%. Leg fell off this morning

[@SMac-bq8sk]

Lmao!

[@reedmoore5450]

@@SMac-bq8sk that's only if it didn't rot off already

[@d.j.1112]

Farting a severed penis into the video drop box at Family Video.

[@Giggle_Pickle]

I really like how expressive he is with his hands :)

[@odielag]

Thank you for making these videos. When I've been hospitalized nobody talked to me for the most part. The fact that I'm at home and able to take this in is so much better. Technically I am one of those 40 year olds who has stayed at home when he has wished he could be somewhere else. I only had half a sense of self today so I decided to exit the house and drive to a nearby town just to add some wholesome variety to my life. After seeing some new things I decided to drive back home because gas was getting low and I wanted to take care of myself. On the drive home unbenownst to me i went south on the highway when to go home I should have gone west. I decided to trust what was happening to some extent and the landscape that I drove through turned into like dinosaur era foliage and a tunnel appeared in front of me. I thought to myself "Well, if a tunnel appeared it must be for me" so I took it and it was honestly kind of a soothing experience. I ended up in Oakland near a Whole Foods. I thought i was in my best interest to feed myself but I didn't have a wallet, so I called my friend Avo and he instructed me to find a starbucks and asked if I had "apple pay". It gave me the motivation to go in the right direction and the confidence to help myself. Inside the Whole Foods I gently asked a worker if they accept apple pay and she said they did. I got a pizza and it was a newly wonderful experience. Eventually my mom called me and we figured out how to get me home.

[@perrycoffey5410]

People are fucking shit when your down nobody wants to help when that's when people should help you but people are just inconsiderate selfish assholes

[@Davidgopaint]

Truth be told, the best way to go forward in life, is to believe 50% of ur ideas are right, and doing that u will go through with them and stumble and fall and learn a hell of alot more

[@debramartin1067]

I love JP’s lectures (although I’m a bit late to the game), and I’m an educated woman who was steeped in feminism at university. His ideas are so helpful to me, as he puts many of my intuitive feelings about life into words. Or he holds up sign posts that say: yes, it’s okay, keep going, ie even if you feel stupid trying something new, don’t run away from it, you’re normal. I’m thankful that I get his professional advice as a clinical psychologist here on KZbin free of charge! He’s a kind of technology oracle, giving guidance to many anytime we want to access whatever topic he’s illuminating at the time. Few of us have friends or family or colleagues who are as intelligent and wise as JP. Frankly ... I’m just glad that his rejection of a Canadian law has brought him out of the ivory tower and made him accessible to millions.

[@justmadeit2]

The difficult thing when you are stuck in a severe depression is that you don’t even believe it’s possible to be happy or that you are worthy of it

[@jeremylindemann5117]

The funny thing about everything Jordan said is that we know all this stuff intuitively but we get occasionally get arrested in a bad head space and forget to get out of it. All that you need to know is to move forward, the learning and experience will take care of themselves.

[@acai4171]

By far my favourite video of his. Very insightful

[@SouthSideChiTown]

This man is incredible, He speaks on so many levels and in so many layers that even if you come back to the same video you saw years later. , you find new meaning in something you've already watched. 10 or 20 times.

[@klatskyn]

Honestly, his brand of psychology is exactly the kind I need. He is deeply compassionate (something I think a lot of people don't realise??) and can really identify the awful truths of the things that people do to each other. If people have messed you up, he really recognizes the tragedy of what has happened to you, the unfairness of it. But then he goes a step further, and to me such an important step, in saying, "Okay, but now it's up to you to fix yourself, to take responsibility for your life." It's good to recognize the things that have happened, but what's the point in any of that if it doesn't teach you to live your life better? Then why bother? I've seen many therapists in my life, and they were all lovely, kind and sympathetic. But they don't often put their foot down and remind you to be better. I think that's detrimental ... I think it encourages people to wallow in self pity instead of taking control of themselves. And ... well, they're never going to feel better about themselves that way are they? It's so hard to find this kind of therapist, we need more Jordan Petersons in the world.

[@Nick_Taylor.]

You'll love M. Scott Peck's "The Road Less Traveled"

[@ardaorhan]

As a 31 year old man who started his first small business and is struggling with it, this hits home really hard...

[@TheCommanderjoe]

Hope you had good luck buddy

[@ramsaybolton6405]

Hope you've done well so far mate 🍻

[@Luker777-u5q]

How is it going?

[@marlonsegura5201]

I admire his thinking and love his non verbal communication style.

[@TeiganTulsie]

I needed to hear this. I've been trying new things, and sadly it hasn't gone well or been easy, and I felt like giving up. I needed to hear that I just need to keep at it because I'm in that 'fool' phase!

[@XelibriLP]

Now I’m rotting away at me friends home.. brilliant this

[@cobrajeff96]

Peterson articulates view points so clearly, always citing historical examples that came before him.

[@SWildMF]

This man is the best hope we've got. Lets get to work people.

[@ultralordd7625]

He gives a push, you're your own savior, you have to make that step, Mr. Peterson can't do it for you.

[@KnowThyself619]

Alright lemme give it one more shot and another one and another one and another one. God bless this man.

[@stephaniehawley7686]

He helped me wake up! He knows he is saving souls! ❤bless him endlessly for his efforts ❤

[@cameronrees-middleton7726]

“A fool who persists in his folly will become wise” -William Blake

[@me-mx1hb]

I thought that was termed insanity.

[@msprisfigueiredo]

@@me-mx1hb ahahahaha right?

[@massimoamato5593]

Mel There’s a fine line

[@caffreys1979]

@@me-mx1hb insanity yes... until the moment you become wise.

[@captainstubbing1]

"Like a dog that returns to his vomit. A fool will return to his folly." Holy Bible

[@Kip4444]

I like how he formulates this part: "Part of the reason people do not become enlightened is because it (the process) is punctuated (interrupted) by intermittent (periodic) deserts, essentially, by intermittent catastrofies, and if you don’t know that, you’re basically screwed."

[@cassianobasaglia]

Everytime i watch this vídeo it gets clearer and clearer

[@BetoAzamar]

As an artist in development, it's easy to understand all of this process, otherwise one can never start this trip. Rule number one is to be prepared to fail while doing and giving your best and keep working without hesitation. No one can be perfect without try and practice.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Careful with people who have all the answers. All people are imperfect, and it's MUCH easier to talk than it is to do. Listening is fun, applying trying and cumbersome. Good luck.

[@mauricemeijers7956]

The journey is as important as the destiny. Standing still is no option.

[@ninabambinabambina2304]

So true with regards to enlightenment. I love this guy

[@TheExiledTexan]

If only I had heard this advice twelve years ago.

[@afcans7301]

But now you have it now.

[@bambiheatherblack2496]

I am so thankful because I was rotting at home. I am now in the process of merging into my true self that has awoken In the midst of the storm.

[@SlayPlenty]

5:35 my friend who does forensic sciences for study drew a really cool comparison between doing tests and this way of going through life. You work in teams to do tests to identify some elements or something...still the team's mark wouldnt be graded higher because you did a test correctly right away, but because once your team have debriefed the tests and explained why things came out the way they did. So a team that fails tests might still get a higher grade as long as their conclusion paper about their failed tests is detailed and reflects correctly. Same should be applied in your life. Failing a goal isn't the bad thing that might happen to you or realizing that this goal you were going for isn't what you wanted. The bad thing would be not learning from your journey towards these goals. Striving for goals like this will teach you about yourself in a very cool way. keep on keeping on peeps

[@daryasavchenko6288]

Every time i watch JP videos i am fascinated by the fact how smart he is and how precise he can explain extremely complicated things And i can not express how grateful i am to be able to hear and hopefully grasp the ideas JP is exposing to us