You Need To Pay Attention! | Jordan Peterson | Best Life Advice

"Habitable order is generated by spoken truth. I think that's the truest thing I know."
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Thoughts on the Eastern idea of moving away from excessive thinking into the awareness beyond thinking-removing it from the driver's seat to be used more as a tool? Yeah, well... I thought a lot about this in relationship to a couple of ancient ideas-the one Mesopotamian idea-characterization of Marduk who is the highest Mesopotamian deity. It was Marduk who carved up the Goddess of Chaos Tiamat into pieces and made the world out of her pieces. So Marduk is the force that confronts chaos and builds habitable order like the logos in Genesis. And one of Marduk's attributes was that he had eyes all the way around his head. Then there's Horus the Egyptian god who's the famous eye and Horus is really a deification of attention, I would say. And there's a difference between attention and thinking. Like, let me give you an example. So thinking seems to be instrumental, mostly. People also often say to me, “Well what's your-what's your strategy when you go into an interview?” And the answer is-well I don't have a strategy when I go into an interview because I'm there to have a conversation. And I'm not sure where the conversation will go and I'm willing to let it go wherever it goes. I'm not there to sell books although I'm perfectly happy if more books sell because obviously I wrote a book and I want people to read it and there's a whole enterprise behind it and so it's also my responsibility to do the marketing properly but I'm not going to do these interviews to sell books or to promote myself or-I don't have a strategic goal in mind except that I'm going to have a conversation and I'm going to say what I think and take the consequences because I assume that if I say something and I believe it's true then the consequences are as positive as they can be regardless of how they look at the time. And that's an issue of faith because I believe that the habitable order is generated by spoken truth. I believe that; I think that's the truest thing I know. And so I go into the interview-and I did this in my clinical practice and I try to do this when I'm talking to people too-is that, I'm not thinking about where the conversation is going or what point I want to make or what I want the outcome to be-any of that-I just let that go. You know, it's within this broader framework of assuming that the truth is the most effective means of progressing and then I pay attention. And what happens when you pay attention is that, well, you're watching a person. This is a great treatment for social anxiety, by the way, because if you're socially anxious you tend not to pay attention to the person. Pay attention to who you're talking to. Watch them like a hawk. Like, not paranoid or anything like that and not too intently because you make them uncomfortable but intently pay attention to what they're saying, to how they look, to their facial gestures-all of that. Look at their face and watch and listen and try to understand what they're saying...
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[@wisdom-for-all]

Life is short! Pay attention, or you will miss it. When we really pay attention, everything is our teacher 🖖

[@chris432t6]

Nice!

[@gingfreecss3808]

"Everything is our teacher" I like that! :) God Bless! Stay strong, stay safe, and take care of yourselves! Wishing everyone the best!

[@SophiesWorld2024]

If you don't stop and look around once in a while you'll miss it...Ferris Beuller

[@mjs22002]

Paying attention without agenda is hard. Everyone is after something in xchange

[@gingfreecss3808]

@@mjs22002 that's true. I guess the best thing to do is just learn from experience and be careful. Don't make rash choices.

[@noreenpurple645]

My prayer is that this man will have MANY mores years of sharing his mind altering wisdom with us.❤️🙏🌹

[@MrThad81]

I completely agree! God bless Professor Peterson and his family.

[@noreenpurple645]

Psychonaut Then why are you here listening to his video?🤔

[@maciej.ratajczak]

@@noreenpurple645 Did 'Psychonaut' delete their comment? What did they say?

[@zebzaman2247]

@@maciej.ratajczak Some rubbish no doubt. I've come across people hating him in my group of acquaintances since I "found" Jordan quite recently. I don't get the hate. But he does inspire that was well as the huge admiration and love he gets.

[@serpentines6356]

@Zeb Zamen....You have a cool name....Yeah, I do not understand the hate towards many interesting people these days. Some of his videos are much better than others. Why do they hate him? Another favorite of mine, Ayaan Hirsi Ali. On KZbin. I recommend her "Market for Victimhood." Video.

[@surindersingh-st9mn]

He always teaches me something.

[@christiangraff5236]

You could be one of his haters and say "like he taught you how to pop benzos like pez". So sad to see people like this in the world who try to attack him and his family for one reason. He IS HELPING PEOPLE. People dont like that. They're so unhappy with themselves that they attack those helping and getting help

[@stevensullivan5282]

Because you pay attention. Give yourself a pat on the back

[@stevensullivan5282]

@@christiangraff5236 You're right. I've seen it in my own life. Shocked people react the way they do when you are happy and walking the walk.

[@reneelowe8142]

SAME

[@dt7843]

surinder singh not for me. I already know everything

[@cryptonypto5314]

His words just cut right through to the soul like an internal understanding we all knew

[@curiositea258]

It's like he is the embodiment of all good archetypes. Instead of being ideological possessed, he is archetypaly possessed.

[@cynthiacools-lartigue5297]

Psychonaut you obviously know very little about this man. Ignorance is bliss, continue being blissful.

[@curiositea258]

@Psychonaut A man who has never made a mistake has never done anything. If you can't learn from a man who has made mistakes then you can't learn anything.

[@curiositea258]

@Psychonaut If the dangers of Benzos are so well known that you question the competency of the man who was prescribed them, why are you not questioning the competency of the doctors who prescribed them to him? And why is the drug not banned from use? Doctors in America and Canada, are right now as we speak prescribing this drug to people. Sounds like the doctors have some sever ethical or competency problems, but you want to blame the patients competency instead.

[@curiositea258]

@Psychonaut And Jordan Peterson's message is - "Never do or say anything that makes you weak." How ever he went about it makes no difference, the fact is that he got the drug out of his system, and is no longer dependent on them. Sounds like a success story to me, but you want to see failure, so that is what you will see.

[@djayb]

Christ this man is a national treasure!

[@bigbaby9189]

DJ BE he’s an international treasure! Not just Canada!

[@timothyw815]

Don’t replace him with Christ though lol... seems like it’s either Jesus or Jordan nowadays..

[@stevenhatton175]

This man has helped be out of a dark place I thought I'd be stuck in for a long time. A true angel in my opinion.

[@stevenhatton175]

@Psychonaut it's a metaphor my friend. If that was an attempt at humor it was weak even as a sarcastic gesture it was lame.

[@stevenhatton175]

@Psychonaut fair play mate. Words are open to interpretation on here.. doesn't exactly come with tone of voice lol..

[@jledesma1175]

He helped deal with my dad passing away... in grieving and take care of the business of death

[@therealamwood3191]

God puts people on this earth who have great abilities. Guess what? That's everyone. We all know what Jordan's is.

[@yuvrajmishra7915]

He is a treasure .This world needs u sir.We need you.

[@scottlee9373]

This man, his words about truth being the best response to life...Wow! The most meaningful, useful tool to be spoken out loud in my 74 years of search. Dr. Peterson has over the past year, provided me with a rock which I can stand on! Thank you for this post!

[@chandansingh-oc5wl]

And what you are gonna do with that rock....at the age of 74...just to live the perfect practical life..to impress others or one,s oneself...go to Hindu scripture like bhagwad Geeta...if lucky you will understand the purpose of this life....or else just revolve around the truth with Jordan...and never reach inside the truth....simply reach no where....

[@scottlee9373]

@@chandansingh-oc5wl You are experiencing what is known as spiritual materialism, you know, as if you discovered it alone. Luck has zero to do with understanding life. I prefer vipasanna to kundalini. It suits me better, and clears my mind of debris, but what I meant is that Jordan presents in plain english a means of going out into the world in a meaningful productive way. Whether I impress others or not is no longer of importance to me and hasn't been for a long time. Walking around with a beatific smile on your face helps no one, unless you can interact with others in a way that all can easily understand. Dr. Peterson provides that.

[@chandansingh-oc5wl]

@@scottlee9373 ok Scott sir...may be you are right...may be Jordan too...my apology.....but I like spiritual knowledge to be used in day to day life...taking decision on basis of any cosmic law..which I had understood or having the notion of understanding it.....I actually really like it....to learn it...

[@scottlee9373]

@@chandansingh-oc5wl Western religions, which is predominent here, and Islam, are resistant to other spiritual practices and ideas. Not all, but most. I have neither the skill, nor sufficient knowledge to convey my beliefs properly to the general public. The only way I've been able to show my belief is thru the actions of compassion, charity and aide to others. And I fail there too on occasion. Jordan's teachings are helping me to understand why I have stalled in my practice. Thanks for the apology. You have mine also.

[@scottlee9373]

@Psychonaut Remove the a from your tag and you'd have it right. Guessing huh? lol Trolls. lol

[@mbonuchinedu2420]

The truth is the most effective means of progressing.

[@VinnyTheory]

Paying attention is allowing your thoughts to be naturally truthful. Thinking is strategically shaping your thoughts to produce a desired outcome. If you think about it, thinking of what you would like to say rather than saying exactly what you’re thinking is a form of lying

[@vincentmoriarty4634]

Well living without a filter also hurts a lot of people. Just because you think it doesn't mean someone needs or deserves to hear it.

[@VinnyTheory]

Vincent Moriarty yes, and we lie a lot of the time in order to not hurt people. I’m not saying lying in this way is bad, I’m just pointing out that the difference between paying attention and thinking, is that thinking requires a degree of lying. So, if you would like to truly listen to someone, get rid of all the “thinking” in your head that’s attempting to manipulate and shape a thought or set of words, and just pay attention! This is what makes Jordan brilliant, he’s able to articulate these kinds of concepts out of thin air. The only reason I’m able to even observe these concepts is because Jordan already laid them out for us to discuss

[@FightFancom]

One of the most confounding questions of our time is how he has received so much disdain when it's so clear his actual motive is to genuinely help as many people as he can. Something so pure and sincere you often see him moved to tears while speaking about it.

[@patriciamitchell1401]

I love this man. I pray for his full recovery. The world needs his voice.❤🙏❤

[@SiFi5478]

Excellent. Dr. Peterson communicates with words in the same way the genius jazz greats communicated with music. Truthful improvisation in the moment.

[@Sh1tP0stM4nia]

Made me realize I’ve been chasing short term goals (mostly related to money) rather than aiming for something meaningful. Thanks internet Dad

[@slrd_spiritual]

“The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” Andrew Bennett

[@jeaniehorsley956]

Oh my gosh...you just described exactly how I operate...i knew I operated differently than most and no agenda..paying attention and noticing what I’m given as in thoughts and images and feelings and speak it. Most people do not understand this.. Thank you❤️

[@jeaniehorsley956]

William Lewis sounds like you have a problem with who I am...Haha that’s all about you. FYI...I never thought or felt I was special.

[@ohcjack1535]

How can one obtain this ability?

[@jeaniehorsley956]

@@ohcjack1535 he tells you. Starts with awareness. Pay attention!

[@b0rt119]

​@@jeaniehorsley956 I feel like I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum.. I dont pay attention to things and just try to think my way out of everything even when it's not working because I never knew any other way. Some people ask me things because they say I just "kind of have an answer to everything" but even if I can solve everybodys problems I cant solve my own. I cant solve their because they paid attention to their lives and handed me all the things necessary to formulate an answer and I think paying attention is the piece of the puzzle ive been missing and I'll do my best to work on it.. I also never felt special just a little different, so I relate heavily to your comment greetings from the other side of the river

[@jeaniehorsley956]

@@b0rt119 your true power is in awareness! Everything is a choice even when you say can’t. Can’t means you choose not too. If your thinking all the time then you are not in touch with your feelings and that is your barometer if something is right for you. We’ve all been taught to go outside to someone else for answers and doing that you give up your power. So what else is possible? What would it take to cross the river?

[@woodstock1769]

I tell you, he's just struck a few chords with me and my thinking. Ive ended up in some really awkward situations just because i didnt speak the truth of what i was thinking in that moment at a particular time. Yes live with the consequences if they occur but speak the truth. It prevails over everything in the long run despite it not being apparent in that immediate moment.

[@SksToTheMini14]

501 days sober. Thank you for being a lighthouse in this dark world.

[@dodekaedius]

Look forward mate! Best wishes!

[@Joe_Kimemia]

Use awareness primarily and thinking secondarily.

[@soundknight]

"The habitable order is generated by spoken truth." Wow, I'm gob smacked.

[@vesnadjordjevic28]

Yeah but that is two way street as everyone has their own truth.. Let's say people often refuse to unknowledge their personal flaws and mistakes and they refuse to accept simple facts..this is situation in whole world Right now

[@grapeypear4558]

Aka thoughts become words become things. We've been led into a paradigm where magic only exists in books or movies, and that only children should use their imagination. But the fact is that a spell is just some words you say out loud, and active imagination is a muscle you can build to become better at creating - aka enacting your will into the world. Life is a lot more amazing than it's made out to be, and the capacity of human ability is virtually unknown.

[@soundknight]

@@vesnadjordjevic28 then it's not true.

[@soundknight]

@@grapeypear4558 "Father Buddah said, 'With our thoughts we make the world'" - Monkey Magic

[@mummalace7119]

@@vesnadjordjevic28 people definitely have their own perspective, however truth is objective fact. People can deny or modify the truth. That does not make it "thier truth".

[@motorax11]

Reciprocation is a key component to healthy, most of the time, conversation and honest communication. Listening with the intention to have a reciprocated response, but not biased by one's own opinions, agendas, and experience. Share in the moments with people and make the attempt at "blooming" conversations without a selfishly linear path of thinking. Dr. Peterson is very much likely my favorite "assist" in life and I feel blessed to exist in the same realm as this man.

[@zebzaman2247]

Dearest Jordan Peterson. I'm no young man, I'm a grandmother of one and mother of three. I love you with intense tenderness. And here, in this clip, you spell out the secret of your immense charm. You are authentic. And we all are , apparently, starved for that in public life.

[@captainswan3079]

I just wanna hug this man who is like the father I've always wanted and longed for.

[@Hipppogrifff]

And that’s exactly why I love this guy.

[@ravishingtwinkle3811]

This is helpful for social anxiety

[@chris432t6]

Very!

[@zarghona7491]

Thank you to well respected Mr. Peterson for helping me learn something every time I click on his clips. Sending you prayers and respect.

[@TheAmerican1963]

Thank you, Dr. Peterson, for helping me turn my life around...............................

[@ahmadtariqghafoory7154]

The true leader. Much respect and support Dr Peterson

[@DishonoredGOD]

This man doesn't have to think about strategies or how to react in a debate. Ultra Instinct confirmed.

[@gretelhance]

God led, I say

[@amberjoshi6803]

His thinking just speaks to me, its like finally i am getting approved of what I am .

[@ChevySS1968]

This guy's lectures need to be shown to every kid in school - repeatedly

[@alibeaumont-filder3185]

Brilliant .. love his directness. Fascinating man .. loved to have attended a lecture of his .

[@albertewalsted]

I cant even Imagine a World without Jordan Peterson. He has helped me in so many ways. What a legend

[@alicehong7809]

Same.

[@shannonmakhanian1365]

OMG I loved what you said about when you go in an interview w/o any agenda. I do that in job interviews. As my intention is simply that to listen and pay attention in the moment and engage with a person as a human being the stuff that’s on papers already on paper I don’t need to regurgitate that.

[@Arielelian]

Whenever I converse with people, I notice that the issue isn't so much people not paying attention per se, but that the noise inside their head is just so loud it drowns everything else out. It's almost impossible for them to pay attention because all they can see and hear is their voice and insecurities. It's only when we find that "inner peace" can we truly pay attention to people; to hear what they're actually saying and to see them for who they are.

[@Libby.Hoffman]

Yes!!

[@SimplyAwesomeOriginal]

Thank you. Very much. You bless us greatly and deeply by finding and sharing these nuggets of pure gold.

[@bryanessing3344]

Dr. Peterson is amazing. I love listening to him

[@chandran5270]

You are handsome, 143

[@roytating4915]

Right on! I've had the habit of overthinking, rehearsing in my mind what to say and do in anticipation of any conversation. I always thought what the other person would say, not only was that a waste of time but stressed me a lot. Heck, why should I think for other people? I can't control what they would think. This is the best thing, Pay attention, don't think that much. We can't control people's reactions anyway, just let it flow and be spontaneous. Trust me, this improved my sleep at night not having to worry too much.

[@Libby.Hoffman]

Still a huge challenge for me.

[@emilyj.1351]

What he's saying explains the anime Koe no Katachi (Shape of Voice) and I literally stopped breathing for awhile there. The anime is ridiculously underrated.

[@intheweeds232]

i am deeply impressed by the synchronicity between Petereson's words, his cadence, and your editing / choice of video, WTTW. This is not just skillful, but also a demonstration of a great capacity for - attention! it has the effect of magnifying Peterson's ideas while conveying respect for the source. bravo, good sir! and thx for creating this.

[@treenopie]

3:50 awareness primarily, thinking secondarily.

[@tomolegend6128]

Totally agree. Sincerely speaking of ones mind is best way to communicate and live our life.

[@retrorama3355]

We need wise individuals like Jordan Peterson. I feel I've needed and have waited for Jordan Petersons wisdom my entire life.

[@angrytedtalks]

I have heard a great deal of Jordan's interviews, lectures and videos. This one I had not heard until now, but it helps clarify how he can so brilliantly monologue for hours. I wish there were more people in the world with this level of genius, wisdom and commitment to impart it.

[@gretelhance]

Follow your calling

[@Strife72]

I’m learning more and more listening to his lectures. What I understood from this speech is in essence, living consciously. Be fully within the present moment, more specifically when dealing with socialization. Allow what the other person is saying to fully integrate into your mind without other distractions like your own thoughts about your life and other preoccupations. Then you can fully process, listen to, and come to understanding the person. Dr. Peterson bestows life changing wisdom, if you come from a place of acceptance and understanding. 👍

[@nagsterthegangster3548]

I hope Dr. Peterson reads these comments when things get rough. There's a lotta love from you guys and the company is well appreciated, believe it!

[@papaslickhead]

I miss him so :{

[@chickenshieee]

What a giant... my god what a giant...

[@hardikpatel.]

Say the truth . And see what happens . Pay attention without any agenda . Thinking will come with it . Nailed it .

[@FixMySite]

Love these videos. Recently I started a morning routine of reading one chapter in a book while having coffee, then watching just one of these videos. After that, I take on the day - but while I have the ideas from the video bouncing around in my head. Helps me get centered, and thinking about things a bit differently... a bit better... and it's been very helpful. Thank you.

[@TheJeanette53]

I’d love to have a hour to talk with Jordan Peterson alone in a one to one session. I’ve listened to everything I can find and bought his books. Can’t get enough of listening to him.

[@hughbo123]

Unfortunately he might be losing his battle with COVID :(

[@The_Joker_]

Order out of chaos. Problem, reaction, solution.

[@Sllee93]

His off-the-bat sharing of his thoughts in the moment...is beautiful. I was giving 100% attention to every single word that he was saying. Truth in every word.

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Im always amazed listening to such powerful messages. It is not a coincidence to listen to what he has to say and feel it was meant to be for me. Tears are my way to say thank you! You are the most amazing human being who sends real true love in each word each time. Blessings for each day and take care. All the love and much more back to you for many, many more years to come.

[@andraepender]

😊😊

[@izawaniek2568]

I agree with every single word. Manipulation and spin are all lies. Paying attention and truthfully saying what thoughts emerge in your mind is a really powerful way of living your life. Thank you.

[@Pinandito15]

03:50 Using awareness primarily and thinking secondarily. GOLD!

[@thepunisher3677]

"Awareness before thinking" - Jordan peterson

[@CK-ps7sm]

I love you so much Dr.Jordan Peterson you have changed my life all the way in Kenya 🌏🕊🕊🕊

[@trevorbaird9838]

To speak the truth is to first know what the truth is. To know what the truth is is an incredibly intensive, introspective process filtering the various inputs from the world through our own, personal, neural structure, everyone's filter is different based on their experience. The truth is malleable, it can be filtered differently, it is not absolute. Our truth filter is made up of our values and our education. Therefore, to have a better truth to speak, we all owe it to ourselves and the world around us to to put work into developing a strong value system and to be as educated as possible in fundamental areas of human life. I've always loved Dr. Peterson's work because I feel that he has always built his arguments off of an incredibly strong base of values and fundamentals.

[@stephenc8585]

Perhaps speaking the ‘truth ‘ here refers more to saying what you actually think. It may be wrong or not completely right, but it is nevertheless truly what you think. Then be open to an engaged conversation and be willing to learn through the sharing of ideas. This way we are able to grow in wisdom (hopefully🤔)

[@gretelhance]

He said, the truth as you understand it

[@thinker8682]

This is the best channel that uploads JBP videos. Keep going!

[@alicehong7809]

I thank God for Jordan Peterson.

[@kwazirich8447]

My Goodness the Wisdom from this man! Food for Thought. My mind has been built up!

[@jenniferespiritu2172]

Truth , your speech will comeout naturally from heart and within , the depth of your everyday lecture the chastity and advocacy that install to you elaborate to itself....God bless

[@othmanemarmar5154]

I don't know if it's just me but listening to JP with the soft backround music pushes his words directly to my soul

[@Icarus6783]

This man is a blessing.

[@carolynnr.6409]

I too have been trying this for years. Don't be discouraged or surprised when you catch yourself doing the opposite of " going with the flow" so to speak, one upping and self promoting inserted into a conversation, or even trying to take control. It takes practice!

[@annewatkis9600]

I honestly do think Dr Peterson is a modern day prophet or Guru. I’d love to meet him.

[@m9479810]

What revolutionary methodology, thanks!!

[@kaykaur8318]

Attention/ Awareness is who you really are😇 just observe without any thought( words). Dr Peterson is a Spiritual teacher😇

[@vernahutchinson9710]

The best Jordan lecture the truth shall set us all free

[@jack2u]

This is actually good. I got two great fathers.

[@merriem24]

This is why he comes out on top of every interview!

[@keithevans4643]

How could anybody not respect this man.

[@SongsOfSavagery]

I think an important addenda needs to be the humility to also be wrong and the flexibility to change one's point of view. Honesty and intent listening are great, and fully endorse asking questions, but if thoughts emerge and they are wrong we need to be able to recognize that and internalize it. Godspeed Dr. Peterson!

[@carlubambi5541]

Thank you again for sharing your knowledge. Get well soon. Take care

[@djayb]

I need to listen to this every single day.

[@citezensane4413]

No words to describe how great he is.

[@alogyify]

your words, Jordon, strikes all the doubts one is dealing with. Nothing less than a miracle.

[@Davidinostroza-ks5yq]

this man talks what every father should teach to his son.. i feel this way a jordan's son XD..i just learn so much from this man.. even in my darkest moments when a very loved person almost died..his words kept me standing in front of chaos.

[@SelfImageStylist]

I am experiencing exactly this. To say what I am thinking “from this abstracted and detached sense” I call speaking from the witness position. Coming from this place is more powerful than mere words. It is the Ground of my Being, or rather, my Becoming. If I bring this and my curiosity to the table and the other brings an agenda, it’s not going to turn out well. When I see that I am dealing with someone who hasn’t dealt with their own demons and has brought them to the table, I don’t feed them. I am 100% awake & present. When I witness my thoughts or feelings and share them like I am giving a weather report, it is a shock to the pattern. And if I am truly not focused on an outcome I see that disrupting the pattern is more than enough.

[@downeybill]

Sharron May witness state, exactly!

[@eliosp3160]

He is about cutting through the crap, stuff people hide behind or stuff that is hidden from them. He is about leading you/ people to the truth of who or what you are and are part of, a greater whole.

[@venicementor2068]

And he continues.....to always give me somthing to ponder......

[@lisamccoy7227]

I respect you Dr. Peterson ,so very much for being a man of strength and character. If the world had more people that thought as you do WOW, can you imagine how beautiful our world could become!

[@tobygray497]

Having a mind like his, must be rewarding as well as troubling. He is obviously a gifted individual but with insight far beyond the norm. I feel for him..it must be a burden as much as it is a gift.

[@jasminesiu7803]

I'm starting to observe whether people I have conversations with are actually listening to me or trying to manipulate the conversation subconsciously

[@gretelhance]

Not about them

[@PatrickGraven]

Every moment and every event of our life on earth plants something in our soul. Once someone has reached enlightenment in one thing, they will have an enlightened mind and understanding of many things, for the very thing that is most important is the growth with one’s very soul every second of every day to accomplish one’s aim. By changing what we cling to in the present, we can alter the future. Refine our personality, be free to live the life that we want to live by making choices and apply what we want to do.

[@DharmaInvestingLLC]

The Personification of Truth, Liberty, and Justice for all 🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@claudiamanta1943]

Peterson doesn’t believe in truth, actually.

[@wutever0]

I need to listen to more of this guy

[@francishughes6313]

I love you sir .

[@NoBudgetProductions5]

In this video he has a true, meaningfull conversation about how he has true, meaningfull conversations. Truth really is refreshing 💦

[@riddheshzaveri8103]

This man is chosen by the universe for us.

[@isaorozco778]

I love this man so much ♥️

[@dane5167]

Wait an hour for the person to talk and ask questions if needed. This should be called the Jordan Peterson strategy

[@jorgeanwaryoma3166]

This is an OUTSTANDING masterclass for dedicated actors and actresses.

[@badenbond9548]

This Gentleman is a endless amount of Knowledge and wisdom, as I have found myself being formidable individual of Individuality, through his guidance and intelligence, in sum I have become some would call a autodidact. Dr Jordan Peterson you are Blessing to the Human Race and I myself am eternally grateful for your Wisdom, willing to help those in need 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kamikazewinger2011]

We all should pray for his mental and physical well being.

[@truereality84]

Truly a great man. May God protect, bless, and guide him.

[@sempergumby3929]

The Individual whom you are having a conversation with matters. This is the mindset I try to have when talking with people. These are my own words, but I must credit Dr. Jordan Peterson for being an encouragement to have this mindset much more now than I had a year ago, and more at that time than the year prior. Practice and consistency in some areas really pays off. I've even had people spill their lives out to me at times and hours afterward I thought, this is the same person who outright rejects nearly everything about most people who believe as I do; but somehow he picks up that to most of them, he/she doesn't matter. Oddly enough, I know that I'm the same person; my values have not undergone any significant change; but I have changed, my behavior at the very least; and I hope it means that I'm actually practicing the old virtuous values. Last of all I also know that there's still room for improvement - better today than yesterday, better tomorrow than today.

[@kirtirajlahiry8135]

He articulates truth. That is why I love him. He says them beautifully to make US understand and NOT DUMP on the listener. That is what I admire and learn from him. ❤

[@humanNumer1]

I'd love to see a reaction video of what Peterson thinks about all those videos using his teachings. THis is astonishing he allows 1000s of channels to use his videos to spread his thoughts. I estimate that all those videos make a few million $ a year on youtube alone and he gives it away. It could be considered as a good marketing strategy to spread awareness to later on monetise on that but he simply wants people to be more intelligent and BETTER human beings.