This Is How Powerful Your Words Are - Jordan Peterson

Speaker: Jordan Peterson Thanks for watching!
Jordan Peterson's "Beyond Order" Audiobook is available with Audible - amzn.to/3NWMtZP
You Can Order Jordan Peterson's Book "Beyond Order" - amzn.to/3VTJGlT
You Can Order Jordan Peterson's Book "12 Rules for Life" - amzn.to/3nRBtSQ
The links mentioned above are affiliate links.

[@sylvannafraga1625]

A polite and beyond wise way of stating: “you end up believing your own lie.” I admire Maestro Peterson.

[@cyano741]

Or adopt anyone elses lies too.

[@Bollibompa]

It's not wise at all. Arguing against your own beliefs by falsifying them is necessary. You need to learn how to defend your thoughts or else you will actually believe lies.

[@sylvannafraga1625]

@@Bollibompa You are right. I believe that Maestro Peterson refers to a different scenario. Best to you.

[@deepdsd9629]

The one rule that you must remember while lying is, always stay true to yourself and never believe your lies

[@sylvannafraga1625]

@@deepdsd9629 I agree to disagree. Lies NEVER take you to higher grounds. Lying is the origen of evil. I will always respect you. But your philosophy of life is surely not mine.

[@zhopka77]

Time to clean up my language and speak carefully. I've noticed over the years that when I'm in the habit of using vulgar language, I am much more rude and less patient to others, and I'm less careful with my behavior in general. Heck, I struggle to remember proper words at all. When I make active efforts to use only clean and proper language, things fall into place, I literally speak more sophisticated English, I'm more likely to read, to be thoughtful and considerate, etc. The experiment that Dr. Peterson discusses here and the conclusion that our words construct our perception makes a lot of sense when I apply it to what I noticed a long time ago in my own life.

[@h.brennen1854]

I agree. I have spoken to strangers and they notice that I use different vocabulary words than they are used to hear and call me “articulate” and I couldn’t agree more. When you use words like that, people will listen to you. But, we should also be careful that we are using those words in a correct manner.

[@fredmercury1314]

@@h.brennen1854 I stopped using my vocabulary because there's little point in speaking when most people don't understand what you're saying.

[@farihashamim6860]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@h.brennen1854]

@@fredmercury1314 I understand. I remember a small clip I saw from Jordan Peterson and he said that if people are not listening to you, they don't deserve your insight. In other words, stop talking to them and find others who will appreciate your time and I completely agree.

[@jesseleighbrackstone8365]

Interesting comment. Thank you. I appreciate your thoughts.🙏🏻

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

This man is so clever and deep thinking. I love hearing him speak!

[@sadindiefreak]

He really isn't.

[@geoffmoon2903]

@@knowledgeispower8523 JP has a talent for not answering questions.

[@geoffmoon2903]

@@knowledgeispower8523 I find JP very dogmatic on some subjects but, when he is talking about religion (or being asked about it) he actively avoids stating his position.

[@standwgod]

Words have power. They create. This is why you should never speak the negative. Speak life.

[@MeMe-qr3go]

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.

[@kuyajuswa]

love this

[@TonyaA7]

Yep the power of life and death are in the tongue.. Those sre 2 strong bible verses. The one you shared and this one.

[@MeMe-qr3go]

@@TonyaA7 Indeed and in the bigger picture, there are countless reasons why it's essential to regulate what we say. That is personal regulation and not fear of corrupt woke morality monitors :)

[@antonygoodman8595]

And yoda said u should unlearn what you learned

[@mpolanetz]

WOW, now that was deep! Protect your mind from what you hear and see! Guard your values jealously, because what you allow to come in your heart could destroy or make who you are!

[@philiptraister5608]

All a man has is his word (:

[@juanpablopadilla3870]

Mute people👁️👄👁️

[@racheldarvill6477]

Say that without a voice box while still using your voice.

[@angrytedtalks]

And the word was _with_ God and the word _was_ God.

[@lets_wrapitup]

@@angrytedtalks that’s misleading in English. In Greek it is the word was with God and the word was (a) god. Previous mention of God has the definite article whereas the latter doesn’t. Many times in the bible, figures are referred to as a ‘god’ metaphorically in their authority/power, but of course never going against the core message that there is only one true God, God almighty, God the father that is. His sons (Jesus included) are but his creation.

[@angrytedtalks]

@@lets_wrapitup Greek isn't a holy language, neither is Latin. The exact meaning of the phrase could well have been intended to be ambiguous or pure literary poetry in an allegorical sense. In Judaism the name of G-d is the word (יהוה). Jesus is just a derivative of Joshua.

[@Steve197201]

This is why freedom of speech is so critical. Our words direct our perceptions of reality. Edit: Also, be careful of what music you sing to yourself. If you're singing passionately, even just in your own head, those words you're singing can become your reality.

[@mll6707]

The power of lyrics with notes and rythm is not measured...it is very Powerful.

[@craigape]

I would argue that music only resonates with you for you to sing it passionately if it already reflects some element of your truth to begin with. That said, it wouldn't surprise me if its meaning to you could deepen and grow into something more than it was initially. It's an interesting line of thought.

[@101jir]

That's part of why I prefer music without lyrics, like soundtracks. The feel of the music can be applied to a lot of things and it doesn't restrict itself with words.

[@101jir]

​@Craigape While that may be true, the words may give a warped perception of how to interpret an experience, I know I chose some very poor times in my life to let Rob Zombie sink in the worst ways. Aspects may be powerful and true, but lyrics can be used to commit yourself to a line of thinking that may be skewed. Lately I have been using Prodigy music to embolden myself. I would say more but phone lag

[@lilo7741]

It really is true.

[@christianjohns8352]

There are 3 words in my vocabulary that I am not afraid to use and have treated me more fairly than all the rest. "I don't know". The ability to say these words is a practice in humility and simultaneously a practice in courage.

[@mrgenglish5932]

I have always spoken about how I feel, however, I've gotten into trouble for doing so. But I have been honest no matter the situation. You will be surprised at how many people hate the truth but prefer lies or not being genuine.

[@mll6707]

Not everyone is worthy of you truth. I am selective of time, auditory and words.

[@robertcoulter2072]

Excellent. Record yourself, and listen later. You will learn alot.

[@michaelzero5278]

How does that work

[@robertcoulter2072]

People do not see how they really are compared to what they imagine as reality. Hence all the problems in the world. We are seperated from reality, Major Tom.

[@billydrybread7876]

Thank you I don't have shit but what I do have is my word and my work ethic.

[@TheNikinikitembo]

This is genius. Everyone should write such an essay before high school is over.

[@JingKai]

Be true to yourself. Never please others at your own expense, it only leads to resentment for the other and yourself.

[@tedoymisojos]

Doesnt mean dont help them, just to find a way to do it that is honestly gratifying in some way, or at least doesnt bulldoze your own prorities. I wouldnt say never though, just not often.

[@lilo7741]

Resist wood speech control. Or they end up controlling you.

[@connieadams607]

Correct again ✅

[@nuwon8154]

This is true. Back in 2002, when I was in college, my English literature professor had us write a persuasive paper writing against a topic we agreed with. It worked. It has taken me over 20 years to switch back over. It worked. It really worked.

[@mll6707]

Any school of humanities nowadays is very Dangerous for a young mind. Leftist ideology is stuffed...

[@tidefanyankee2428]

I had a high school writing teacher who would start debates over a variety of topics, topics that no high school teacher today could. Gun control, abortion etc..... She would let the class divide itself up, pro on one side, against on the other. Then, when the verbal debate was over, she would tell the pro side that they had to write a paper as an advocate for the against and the against people a paper advocating the pro position. It wasn't until years later that I realized what a brilliant teacher she was. It helped me over the years to see both sides, but it also helped me to plug the holes in my debates on a given topic by seeing the weaknesses in my arguments.

[@gregjackson4117]

This man is a gem.

[@bernierasmusson9257]

This man is a fraud.

[@aceknowledgable9403]

"Watch what you tell others and yourself, for you might become a monster." - Ace Knowledgeable, ca. 2023

[@w.c.wilson8753]

The First of ‘The Four Agreements’ is ‘Be impeccable with your word’.

[@brucehutch5419]

Good lesson for me to use myself. Also good lesson for me to have people important to me do this exercise.

[@unrealoneill]

Speak the truth in kindness is a Buddhist ideology that I picked up. It ended up making me very quiet.

[@pretty707]

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. - Proverbs 18:21

[@D.T.Hippie]

@@pretty707 Leave it to a Christian to comment bible verses on a comment about another religion. So sad

[@pretty707]

@@D.T.Hippie yeah leave it to a Christian like me to spread God’s love and truth 🤗. Leave it to a person like you to mock me for doing so. That’s not very loving of you.

[@D.T.Hippie]

@@pretty707 spread your fear somewhere else kid

[@pretty707]

@@D.T.Hippie I don’t have the spirit of fear. I have power, love and a sound mind. Lol what kid?? Who do you think you’re talking to? 😂 I am an absolute woman. You sound like the kid. I’m done w this conversation lol

[@nooneanon6491]

"If you lie enough you will start to believe it."

[@visualblacksmith2100]

In the beginning was the Word…

[@coreybenson3890]

Ummmmmmm

[@visualblacksmith2100]

@@coreybenson3890 🤣

[@robertcristian4950]

In the beginning there was Silence, and then the Word came and disturbed it.

[@jeffrey6618]

No you disturbed it . Jesus let you be born .have some greatfulnesd repent

[@jeffrey6618]

And the word was with God .and the word was God

[@sharonscott4296]

This man helped save my life🙏🙏🙏thank you Jordan Peterson 🙏🙏🙏

[@alwaysovercomingbear4809]

One of my favorite things while practicing debate in high-school, was being asked to argue the "other side." It's helped me to REALLY think critically....

[@peachnehi7340]

HIS SUITS 😍

[@halhoover1646]

Thank You for Stretching the Narrative to Rational Thinking. I Pray for you Daily My Holy Brother. I ask everyone to Focus on Making TODAY the Best Day of there Life. It is The only time that is Real.

[@sterlthepearl1000]

All true warriors acknowledge the spirit of truth.

[@deepdsd9629]

The one rule that you must remember while lying is, always stay true to yourself and never believe your lies

[@mll6707]

You need to listen again. No Lies at all...

[@deepdsd9629]

@@mll6707 yes mate try not lying at all irl and let me know how it goes for you

[@LEarley.Osprey12]

@@deepdsd9629 Joy

[@universalspirit6528]

I love Dr J. For comments like this. 🙏

[@paulinerinonos8706]

This what the scenario of "BELIEVING YOUR LIE AS YOUR TRUTH" expounded.

[@MrSBVeyron]

Another hypothesis's that comes to mind is that doing that actually makes you reflect about why you are wrong, and a more balanced perception and opinion originates

[@vchart]

God Bless you Jordan Peterson ,you are a great person and a hero for truth. We love you. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ginapearce5421]

I feel something like gentle from you . Your a humble man ❤ and I thank you 😊

[@jowaovieira]

This is the MOST INCREDIBLE tool I've been using without knowing and that EVERYPERSON should use. "What you write is who you are" a similar example is you are whay you eat and speak.

[@EdgarTheOgre]

I've been doing this experiment for 10 years to my students (neurolinguistics and related topics) it's amazing how our discourse (understood as our whole arsenal of ideas and communicative tools to express them) molds even what we see in front of us

[@WoziduranJahemter]

Clarity and relearning for the better higher purpose!

[@shawnschmidt2707]

Wow that is the most powerful point/principle I’ve ever heard.

[@daisyy99]

Wow. Deep but believable. I have self-talked myself into things and out of things. I have an incredibly easy time talking myself into the fun stuff.

[@sunshinelizard1]

Perhaps, in that experiment, they thought critically about their view and they considered other viewpoints and that's what changed their view. I don't doubt the message that we must be careful as to what we so for the reasons he stated, but the study outcome might have been more than stated.

[@Anniebelle1965]

Exactly, they stretched themselves and looked at the topic from another angle. They gained new perspective which probably broadened their minds and deepened their compassion and understanding of the whole elephant 🐘 rather than just clinging to one part and declaring it the only truth.

[@justasomeone7860]

Yeah that's my thinking too. I actually thought that's the point he was going to make, but then he went that other way.

[@tarvos_trigaranvs]

Exactly

[@mralloc23]

​@@justasomeone7860 yeah I thought he was gonna finish with "It's good to question your beliefs, as you may learn from thinking from a different perspective."

[@xxmelancholicxx]

Yeah this is saying that it’s more important to remain ideologically pure than to consider that other perspectives may have truth to them. Kind of bad advice from Peterson.

[@urielflames3799]

Thank you God for Jordan Peterson he's so smart and full of common sense

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

In a perfect world this means that we all think more or less the same. We meet in the middle ground.

[@msa110]

This is over my head.

[@matinmohebi3702]

It’s great thoughts and great words that turns in to great Reality

[@inflames2112]

Perception is everything 😌

[@teresareinert8271]

I believe this 100% I tell everyone the thoughts in your head have more power than you realize.

[@GabbyKunga]

We should recognize this mutual influence (double-edged sword of impact) of thoughts and words.

[@THEmaggspie]

[@Deucely]

Is he going to get to you create your own reality within this lifetime, I got my popcorn out, I'm rooting for you Mr Patterson!

[@lakshaygondi]

Take a bow Mr. Peterson

[@JonathanMarcy]

This relates again back to self talk. It's how you talk to or about yourself that changes your perception of yourself, your motivations, ideals, etc.

[@JonathanMarcy]

Interestingly the same thing happens just from exposing yourself to written word enough, even if at first you don't agree, and especially if you get into debate. However it's not as noticable with spoken word. Because you can ignore spoken word. With written word however you first need to process what's being said, and then write a response to it. I've tested this pretty thoroughly. It's like a form of guided self talk.

[@JonathanMarcy]

If used for good, well all's well. But if used for political moves, or selfish self interest, or towards special interests, you wind up with divergents. Eventually groups of thought form, and can develop into an identity war in a way. Especially for younger thinkers. You can end up with very unhealthy thoughts, which as you know develop into behaviors. You'd be surprised for instance, how many minors think they're trans as the result of online discussions, where before they never even questioned their gender, and had no prior reason to even think about it, only to regret their decision later.

[@DD-rf9fc]

"It might even be valid" absolutely hilarious!!

[@luisfilipecastelaodasmerce3977]

This is absolutely brilliant 🤯 we need more information about this research tho, this seems very interest!

[@Wiigram5]

I love you Jordan.

[@soldtobediers]

“You don’t know who you are until you have what you have written.” ~Bill Whittliff Lonesome Dove screenwriter.

[@Platinum1812]

I had this problem in high school. Every essay I wrote was about how the question asked was a basically a stupid question full of false assumptions.

[@rustymaeblassman2038]

Thank you for the TRUTH

[@ginatriana1523]

That is why God's Word is so perfectly beautiful and endures forever

[@LG00007]

Como dice la canción: "Lastima que seas ajeno" Amo a éste hombre!!

[@ialee313]

I feel pressing ‘like’ alone does not do the justice to the wisdom of Dr Peterson. There should be anther way to express some special gratitude. Thank you 🙏🌹❤️

[@petarbg123]

We’re extremely programable, so choose wisely!

[@jesseleighbrackstone8365]

I wouldn’t have agreed to write an essay contradicting what I had just truthfully stated. I wouldn’t have minded writing an opposing argument, as long as that opposing argument was framed as an exercise in exploring the potential merits of an understanding contrary to my own. Blessings! 🙏🏻 Jess.🌹

[@KX-yj9qd]

This was a hard one for me to break free from … my mum has a tendency of telling me how I’m feeling or what I’m doing… for example she would tell me I’m verbally abusing her, when I’m just calmly (okay maby when I was younger I was less calm haha, but only shouted back when she raised the tone more as an unconscious thing. Police aggression training was a life saver in that sense) trying to communicate a point about my own feelings and perspective on things that frustrates her about me and my choices/daily life stuff and the predicament I’m currently in with my health and finding work which is obviously stressful not just for me but her too. But all through my childhood when any kind of pressure was put on her by me, Conscious or not, and I would try to explain how she was taking it out on me, she would tell me I can’t dictate how she sees things so to just stop it. 22 and I’m starting to realise it’s more complicated and she obviously didn’t know how to handle these situations effectively, or a lot of the time also just unwilling to even try understand another side of things if it doesn’t align with her perspective about me or how I use to be towards her. I’ve given up trying to build back my relationship for now, since I don’t think it’s the right time for that, and also I have no idea how to break free from this without “blaming her”. (I mean I do and I don’t actually blame her for this, since I understand she just didn’t know how it was making me feel and act and I also did still stop caring about her outbursts when she showed me she didn’t care to understand my side, so I didn’t help that stress and pressure …but I also at some point growing up even stopped discussing when things hurt my feelings completely or if she was miss understanding how something was due to all this since I thought it was my responsibility to deal with that feeling and not theirs, this also fed into friendships and relationships for years), but we can’t even have one conversation nowadays without her bringing up the conversation to how I’m applying all this pressure on her, and I honestly started to think after the last one she would hit me if I didn’t leave exactly at that point… it’s really bad rn since she’s also divorcing. It would be nice to close that chapter off and build a new relationship instead. But I can’t make her see something she’s not willing to look at. So for now I’m happy just being aware of the fact that she’s just taking out her own stress and anger about the current situation in our family on me. Least I understand and take it a bit less personally these days.

[@mll6707]

If this helps: the only way is Forgiveness. No one can give what he does not possess. Make the decision to stop the chain of abuse. It may go back 4 generations. In Jesus you will find the Way...He is the Lamb that takes away the Sin of the World. Read the Passion of Christ in the Gospel...the Word Heals. 🕊

[@lisacampbell4819]

I believe the point of doing this, & esp why it’s so valuable 2 EVERYONE, is that it helps people be far more understanding, open-minded, & Empathetic to OTHER PEOPLE’s DIFFERING OPINIONS VS OUR OWN. In other words, u may more easily understand why others think differently from u…& why they think/feel the way they do.😊❤

[@edenshuck3120]

I love your brain 🙂. Thank you for the advice and encouragement!

[@lisacampbell4819]

I wish all Presidents had to do this, & publish their essays.👍☺️

[@kennyc3233]

My uncle Frankie used to say "You possess what you confess"

[@jimjenke3661]

Yes, Joseph Goebels understood this very well.

[@no1draftpickxl897]

"let there be light..and it was.."

[@cmntkxp]

I practice it mentally

[@davidwilson9691]

Gordon you said it was so important to write as well as speak. I do so much journaling and writing and I see how that shapes so much in my psyche. Thank you so much you taught me something again.

[@_Krazy47]

That is one awesome study that was performed!!

[@patriciastclair765]

Brilliant man👌🏻 He always looks for THE TRUTH, that’s why he makes the High and Mighty Liar so AFRAID😎

[@casperdecker4288]

That’s very eye opening!!

[@novamouy17]

Truth is sooo Beautiful

[@roshan6113]

I hope he had remembered this valuable lesson, when he was speaking to netanyahu.

[@tammyporisky9240]

So powerfully true. I highly support and encourage clarity of words. Word crafting....manifesting magic. 💕

[@tom7471]

Words are never the thing they describe. This is one of the largest problem man lives with and ignores.

[@cristinapreciado4556]

This why praying using great Bible verses is so empowering when eventually you do believe what you recited then it manifest in your life. All it took is faith.

[@mikecarroll5853]

Outloud for your own ears 👂 👏

[@Adamjonaa]

You have to have integrity.

[@Sammyli99]

Starts with intention...learn to think before the thought...

[@sarasmithson5647]

Your words construct your perception

[@wwherbert007]

A lie consumes, truth builds.

[@hockeyplayer8372]

This guy is a national treasure. I wish nothing but good vibes for this man.

[@quickgirl80]

I noticed this with myself when I’ve had to write papers on a view I didn’t choose. I think it’s caused by having to do more research than one typically does on something they disagree with. Most people who willingly research a topic approaches it with an opinion already formed, so that research results in a confirmation bias. People typically don’t research something looking to be wrong but rather to confirm they were right. So it would make sense how that would happen. I always try to the best of my ability to approach a topic without any biases & to look at it from all sides. It helps to keep me open minded. Also every side believes their side is the right side. So there must be some legitimacy to every side being right in some way, not just one side being undeniably right.

[@agam406]

But in the lab they didn't make reaserch. SO it was limited.

[@burnermcburnerface4849]

woah, thats actually freaking crazy

[@Roz-zi1ye]

Wow! Profound..

[@terryperry8636]

What an intelligent way to make some argue in an essay against their beliefs. When the do their research Thant can no longer deny the logic of the truth.

[@marcelamaria4205]

Thank you!!

[@elenafoleyfoley168]

Words are powerful 💥💥💥

[@PassRush49]

That is very, very interesting. It shows the power of words and the need to believe what is true, and not what's convenient.

[@onebigbaddaddy9495]

This pertains to positivity as well.

[@hawaiigirl8089]

Pure Genius

[@alexanderpappas68]

Live not by lies!

[@POV_Twins]

I think that life, is like, life is what it is but life is not, what's made of what life was.

[@AtomicBlonde1]

very true. kinda like what you say is what you are

[@zyrith9475]

It is crucial to live in alignment.

[@lilo7741]

Never bend your words.

[@Arthurwellesley12]

Well Said.

[@troyglenn4353]

very insightful Mr Peterson and your influence is significant. !The Lord tells us this many times in Proverbs (18:21)