Summary of 12 Rules for Life

Human being does not like rules in general despite knowing that they benefit us. We do not want a lot of rules. However, without rules, we are likely to lose a sense of direction and go wayward. Therefore, we need rules.



Here is a preview of what you'll learn:



Rule 1 - Stand up Straight with Your Shoulders Back

Rule 2- Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping

Rule 3- Make Friends with People Who Want the Best for You

Rule 4- Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not To Who Someone Else Is Today

Rule 5- Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them

Rule 6- Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World

Rule 7- Pursue what is Meaningful (Not what is Expedient)

Rule 8- Tell the Truth- or At Least, Don't Lie

Rule 9- Assume That The Person You Are Listening To Might Know Something You Don't

Rule 10- Be Precise in Your Speech

Rule 11- Do Not Bother Children When They Are Skateboarding

Rule 12- Pet a Cat When You Encounter One on the Street



This is a SpeedyReads guide to Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" meant to enhance your reading experience. You are encouraged to buy the original book.