12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

A global phenomenon — over 5 million copies sold worldwide.

In 12 Rules for Life, renowned clinical psychologist and professor Jordan B. Peterson offers a bold and profound antidote to the chaos of modern life. Drawing on ancient traditions, cutting-edge psychology, and his own clinical experience, Peterson lays out 12 practical principles to help you find meaning, take responsibility, and live with purpose.

• Stand up straight with your shoulders back
• Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping
• Make friends with people who want the best for you
• Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today
• Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them
• Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world
• Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient
• Tell the truth — or, at least, don't lie
• Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don't
• Be precise in your speech
• Do not bother children when they are skateboarding
• Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street

Whether you're navigating personal struggles or seeking a deeper understanding of the world, this book will challenge and inspire you to live a more disciplined, meaningful life.