Jordan Peterson: How to Gain Self-Respect

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Komentáře • 813

  • @TheBreamer999
    @TheBreamer999 Před 7 lety +1719

    Fantastic speech. 54 and still learning as I go.

  • @martiegerecke6642
    @martiegerecke6642 Před 6 lety +469

    The truth will set you free... but first it may piss you off.

  • @714jud
    @714jud Před 7 lety +826

    I'm so grateful for Dr. Peterson. The truth is so refreshing in the contemporary desert of lies and misdirection. He is fresh spring water and a light in the darkness.

    • @renel8964
      @renel8964 Před 6 lety +4

      I think he's drinking fresh spring water too, but that's nome of my business.

    • @NLevin-gm3vy
      @NLevin-gm3vy Před 6 lety +2

      Is this a satirical comment?

    • @lakers2498
      @lakers2498 Před 2 lety +1

      I think this is a meme

    • @ctie7633
      @ctie7633 Před 2 lety +1

      Metaphor is a little off

  • @LeandroLuccisano
    @LeandroLuccisano Před 6 lety +1976

    i gained 50XP

  • @olefjord85
    @olefjord85 Před 2 lety +316

    This speech was shaking me, every word burned into my brain like a bullet of pure plausibility and thoughtfulness. I will carry this with me forever.

    • @jeskillzzz6443
      @jeskillzzz6443 Před 2 lety

      exactly my thoughts

    • @dk7680
      @dk7680 Před 2 lety +6

      Sure. quote it 8 days later.

    • @dovakhiin949
      @dovakhiin949 Před 2 lety +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @RagnarokCo
      @RagnarokCo Před 2 lety

      Well said. I've watched more than a few of his speeches at this point and this one felt next level.

  • @samtraygis1337
    @samtraygis1337 Před 7 lety +370

    Taking his advice will elevate your confidence and your life. easier said than done . To actually implement these teachings is the hard part. takes a lot of backbone

    • @sexybeast7728
      @sexybeast7728 Před 6 lety +34

      baby steps.. crawl is fine as well.

    • @fierto
      @fierto Před 6 lety +27

      That’s what he’s saying, you’ll get backbone once you start doing it:) just start with telling someone you disagree with him/her. Even if you dont have good arguments yet You’ll feel so proud of yourself.

    • @mark092600
      @mark092600 Před 6 lety +13

      Sure, it's hard. What matters is doing it anyway. That's the point and it's where self-respect is found.

    • @VOLTDOGmusic
      @VOLTDOGmusic Před 6 lety

      You can do it!

    • @jessegizaw755
      @jessegizaw755 Před 2 lety

      Soooooo true!!!!!!

  • @rdb108
    @rdb108 Před 7 měsíci +6

    "It is not safe to speak!"
    Incredible how Dr. Peterson can cut through all the crap and take you straight to the undeniable truth! Super thankful to the universe for his rise to fame!

  • @TheFrankDive
    @TheFrankDive Před 6 lety +100

    the guy stops taking notes halfway through and starts paying attention,

  • @astrotrain3332
    @astrotrain3332 Před 6 lety +279

    This man is my hero.

  • @JasonLaPrade
    @JasonLaPrade Před 6 lety +11

    People are telling me that Jordan is insane and that I shouldn’t listen to him but I keep seeing videos like this that are insanely full of wisdom.

    • @michaeld2384
      @michaeld2384 Před 3 lety +4

      Only simple minded people think he is actually insane. He is on a different level of intelligence that they cant understand.

    • @Noctem0wl
      @Noctem0wl Před rokem +1

      Maybe they got triggered by some things he said.

    • @arihelsgfx4353
      @arihelsgfx4353 Před 4 měsíci

      i think people just don’t know how to filter what resonates and leave what doesn’t. when you hear this amount of truth wrapped up in 7 minutes of your life that you are not ready to live up to, it’s easier to label the person insane because then you can discard the whole person and your problem of you having to face the truth they just served gets discarded with it. and that is a dose of truth right there!!! me: 🤓🍿 🎥 watching people not face the truth and praying for grace and courage to face it myself 😂🙏🏽

  • @Azraelseraphim
    @Azraelseraphim Před 7 lety +447

    Tell the truth
    own your truth
    Don't be afraid of your truth
    Edit: I'm still getting comments after 4 years!?! A lot can happen in 4 years!

  • @phoenixprotocol452
    @phoenixprotocol452 Před 6 lety +36

    How articulate is this man. Wow.

  • @agrimgrg1220
    @agrimgrg1220 Před 6 lety +33

    Go out there, do things wanna do or say. Live with the consequences rather than regret. Learning is what makes us human being.

  • @higherworld9743
    @higherworld9743 Před 5 lety +85

    God bless this man. He's helping me stand up to myself and the world.

  • @zuzanazila
    @zuzanazila Před 7 lety +460

    Some people paid ultimate price for speaking truth.

    • @missionpupa
      @missionpupa Před 6 lety +45

      Zuzana Zila and be grateful for it.

    • @YevOnegin
      @YevOnegin Před 6 lety +63

      High risk, high reward, sugar.

    • @Nah_Bohdi
      @Nah_Bohdi Před 6 lety +2

      Zuzana Zila
      Boy....tell me about it.

    • @tglacksleep4352
      @tglacksleep4352 Před 6 lety +3

      but atleast they'll be remembered for it

    • @highestsettings
      @highestsettings Před 6 lety +30

      If you're unwilling to speak the truth because you're afraid you may die, then fair enough. But if the threat of violence is all it takes to silence the truth then we're all fucked. I'm likely to never really be in a situation where the words I say will put me at any real risk, mostly because I don't have a wide enough reaching voice, but also because I don't really know anybody that would attack me for something I say. I couldn't tell you if I would do it or not, I don't want to die so I really don't know what I would do. I'd like to think I'd stand up for what I believe in if push came to shove. It doesn't matter though, it doesn't matter if you wont either. All I'm saying is, if nobody spoke the truth, then everybody suffers.
      If you die standing up for what you believe in, trying to make the world a better place, then you're a better person than most. We're all going to die, at least you can use it.

  • @beaconoftruth1990
    @beaconoftruth1990 Před 3 lety +60

    This video got my whole life together 3 years ago. I listen to it every few months as a reminder. Thank you Jordan.

  • @janicescott-collier2665
    @janicescott-collier2665 Před 7 lety +155

    I thank God for Prof. Peterson

  • @siddiqisah1452
    @siddiqisah1452 Před 7 lety +253

    Jordan Peterson for president

    • @siddiqisah1452
      @siddiqisah1452 Před 6 lety +7

      reiwell del dude the funny thing is he is Canadian and lives in Canada and secondly this guy has a lot more integrity than trump ARE you BOTHERED bro?

    • @laughinghyena264
      @laughinghyena264 Před 6 lety +7

      nah prime minister we need him more :P

    • @baberuthny3
      @baberuthny3 Před 6 lety +8

      reiwell del Trump is doing amazing, use your brain. You're a brainwashed sheep.

    • @levellz
      @levellz Před 6 lety +3

      Haon Nesretep fuck Trump, his followers say he's doing great, his non followers say he isn't

    • @thrak11
      @thrak11 Před 6 lety

      Canada needs him more than the US does. Have you heard Trudeau speak?

  • @thebackchannel1641
    @thebackchannel1641 Před 6 lety +13

    Being true to yourself by simply speaking the truth and being willing and able to doggedly defend what you say, IS how to retain self respect. To return to the same (and set it in stone internally), is how one can regain self respect once you have thrown it away.

  • @tmrws_ultrabeam
    @tmrws_ultrabeam Před 6 lety +66

    Having Dr. Peterson as a prof has been life-changing. He rose to fame in a time in which the modern world needs people like him the most. I recently wrote a spoken word on my channel with a lot of his teachings and philosophies. I think we need to spread his message as much as we can in order to redirect our collective mindset. Thank you for all you do Dr. Peterson.

  • @gracesklein2567
    @gracesklein2567 Před 2 lety +15

    Taking responsibility for everything we think, say, and do, and living by our core values are the keys to successful living and being happy 💖🙏

  • @cathalbuckley3606
    @cathalbuckley3606 Před 6 lety +39

    An unbelievable man, it's a pleasure to be alive to witness his rise to fame... One of the greatest minds I've ever listened to

  • @afivey
    @afivey Před 6 lety +6

    @PhilosophyInsights
    This is maybe the best 6 minutes and 52 seconds there is to see on CZcams. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @bubbalee7105
    @bubbalee7105 Před 6 lety +8

    Great advice for anyone of any age from Dr.Peterson. We must stand up for something or fall for ANYTHING! Everyone of us will have critics. It goes with being alive and standing up for the truth. I wish all college campuses would invite this man to speak.

  • @10001willy
    @10001willy Před 2 lety +5

    I've been watching Jordan Peterson's lessons and videos for almost 5 years now and the person I was when I first started compared to who I am now are truly worlds apart. I used to have such a hard time communicating what I wanted to. I always had an Idea but I could never articulate that idea or the point behind it. Now, I still struggle, either because I'm not smart or my ideas are very complex, but I've had enough practice to be able to say what I want to and to focus on the big picture and the main point at hand. I owe a great deal to Jordan Peterson, not just for helping me break out of that shell, but in a lot of aspects in my life as well. Thank you Dr. Peterson.

  • @mohammedicheaib1
    @mohammedicheaib1 Před 2 lety

    The world needs more people like JB.It is unbelievable how this man gets his point across in a highly intellectual way, yet as simple to understand as 1, 2, 3. Thanks for a great video.

  • @sebdot_
    @sebdot_ Před 7 lety +27

    I was here for this and actually got to meet him shortly after this. It was interesting to see him get really heated over the current state of things here in Canada and political culture.

  • @JohannLau
    @JohannLau Před 7 lety +21

    This was the most powerful rant I may have ever seen on CZcams. Holy. Fucking. Shit. It's like Bill Hicks without the dick jokes.

  • @tubeampsrule1
    @tubeampsrule1 Před 7 lety +43

    You have no idea how reassuring this is to me right now. I've lost a friend to the idea that I have to side with my genetic background instead on myself. I give to you all the thanks I will have to give for this upload!

    • @linyenchin6773
      @linyenchin6773 Před 7 lety +14

      Cowards and or idiots believe character is defined via biology, rather than biology being defined by character, ones drive, ones desire to adapt and or mature is all that matters, otherwise why have a personality, why have "consciousness" if blood defined all that we were, are and could ever become?

    • @RTYWLive.Forever
      @RTYWLive.Forever Před 7 lety

      Lin Yen Chin very well said

    • @StandAloneState
      @StandAloneState Před 6 lety

      I remember in school there was a debate regarding nature vs nurture. I always believed nurture had much more influence, but for some reason a lot of people sided with nature. I guess that said a lot about them...

    • @linyenchin6773
      @linyenchin6773 Před 6 lety +3

      Nurture is an extension of nature, thus the dichotomy was false from the get go, a futile thought experiment practised by morons for many generations...

    • @linyenchin6773
      @linyenchin6773 Před 6 lety

      Brittany Renee, not really, could have been better but thanks little one!

  • @rahulbeenime
    @rahulbeenime Před 2 lety +1

    The fact that I get to hear this man speak and hear his lectures for free from thousands of miles away is astounding

  • @struartjeffries3469
    @struartjeffries3469 Před 6 lety +21

    This man helps me appreciate and grow my self respect! I love his thinking!

  • @rheymarvinsalestre4075

    Every second of this video I have spent with an hour worth of attention.
    The words he had spoken are so full of meaning. Truthful, insightful.

    • @plavaovcica
      @plavaovcica Před rokem

      So…412 hours of attention? That’s 17 days.

  • @ZiemniakPospolity
    @ZiemniakPospolity Před 6 lety +18

    Now I understand why I always commented and still comment so much on the internet, every day 2-5 comments with my own opinion about something. I see sometimes my old comments and I see how I developed since then. I was always afraid of writing sth stupid, but the curiosity about knowing if I'm right or wrong was to strong and now thanks to Mr. Peterson I'm happy it went this way. It could be good to use this rule also in my real life. I do it sometimes but mostly I lose because I just try to find the truth and want to think about different things for a bit longer to find a right argument. For an argument it takes mostly too long. But at least I learn something.

  • @yusufajab2961
    @yusufajab2961 Před 2 lety

    im 38 now,for past 6months ive been listening to this guy and ive been applying all his advices,and ive grown&still growing&transforming very amazing.i wish i knew and watched his videos 10years ago,,,,amazing guy

  • @garyohara4612
    @garyohara4612 Před 6 lety +33

    I can’t begin to describe how inspirational this man is to me. Thank you

  • @ilijaknezevic8370
    @ilijaknezevic8370 Před 2 lety

    The way he end his epics speeches in a shy: "So..." and a headnod always cracks me up a bit. Love him!

  • @sunshinepurple1043
    @sunshinepurple1043 Před 6 lety +6

    "The enemy are nothing but a bunch of gnats. Speak the truth and they'll go away." True but how you speak the truth is important too.

  • @lesliewheeler7071
    @lesliewheeler7071 Před 6 lety +1

    I really admire his strength to be speak his truths. He is being 100% authentic. I am striving to be 100% authentic.
    Jordan Peterson stated, "...sharpen yourself up. The enemy is like a cloud - they're a cloud of gnats; they are only courageous in groups. They're only courageous in mobs. If you stand your ground and don't apologize and articulate things properly, they'll disperse around you like they're not even there. So, most of it's illusion, so don't be... be afraid, but be afraid of the right thing. And the right thing you should be afraid of is not saying what you say cause that's the same as not being. And here you are, suffering away. You might as well BE at the same time because at least there is something to you, so...".
    Thank you for your authenticity, Jordan Peterson. Your words help to give me the strength to strive to be 100% authentic!!!

  • @integralstanley
    @integralstanley Před 6 lety +1

    Jordan passionately tells us to express truth. The most powerful way to do this is to show how we live right.

  • @maxtamang9028
    @maxtamang9028 Před 4 lety +1

    I therapied myself and i hit a wall on "why dont i respect myself"? So when i found this video i realized i was a pathological liar hence no one respects me. I tried a full day without lying and that was a very hard day to get through. Now, not lying is really changing in my life. When u dont lie you dont make fake promises. If u do make promises u follow it to the end. That's what truth does!

  • @adamstevens6299
    @adamstevens6299 Před 2 lety

    Such a great guy! Speaks with such passion. I can relate to so many of his points - I’ve just not always been consciously aware of them.

  • @jetblack6759
    @jetblack6759 Před 6 lety +3

    This brought tears. So much truth in what he says.

  • @secretstreamsandfeverdreams

    I had this EXACT insight finally break through my barriers a few months ago after stuffing it down ever since childhood

  • @raffster
    @raffster Před 6 lety +1

    Whenever Prof. Jordan Peterson speaks, my life levels up a few notches. I hope yours as well.

  • @voricua4880
    @voricua4880 Před 6 lety

    I knew this old man maybe 2 weeks ago and I really like the things he talks, I really like the passion he puts in his speechs, even I'm learning english with his videos. :D!

  • @bngngb
    @bngngb Před 4 lety +1

    I like how he was really passionate about this topic and I can sense his sigh of relief at the end with the drink of watet

  • @jermainelong1843
    @jermainelong1843 Před 6 lety +15

    'The enemy is like a cloud of gnats'
    Wow.😊

  • @initial006
    @initial006 Před 6 lety +6

    As a person who is always self critical about myself and afraid to speak my my mind this video has made me realize to give zero fucks about how people may react to what I say and just have an opinion so thanks!

  • @philliplumsden7975
    @philliplumsden7975 Před rokem +1

    This man is one of the very few popular intellectuals that I know of who has some balls. I for one can respect that.

  • @samtastisch86
    @samtastisch86 Před 2 lety

    Just what I needed. Great timing to come across this video

  • @izawaniek2568
    @izawaniek2568 Před 3 lety +2

    Powerfully brillant and crystal clear. Thank you.

  • @ryangallagher685
    @ryangallagher685 Před 2 lety

    I recognized this myself about a few months ago and I've leveled up on simple terms I spoke what I believed is truth and I was wrong alot but now I'm smarter better and more experienced I've grown as a person and a young man Jordan is a God among men and knows everything for whatever reason but it's amazing

  • @stellaercolani3810
    @stellaercolani3810 Před 6 lety +1

    Lose the losers and negative people in your life. Surround yourself with good, solid ppl who want your happiness...

  • @fanfictionfun89
    @fanfictionfun89 Před 7 lety +132

    This couldn't have come at a better time. Yesterday I temporarily deactivated my Facebook account because I was soooo sick of being called a Nazi just for saying everyone should, in fact, have free speech. Name calling and straw man arguments galore.
    "Blessed are you when people say all kinds of false things against you. For great is your reward in heaven. "

    • @austin7530
      @austin7530 Před 6 lety +6

      Lmao there is no heaven you nut. We're cells

    • @unwinsis
      @unwinsis Před 6 lety +3

      how do y'all know that?

    • @Jus4kiks
      @Jus4kiks Před 6 lety

      Tiffany Tapp forgot those worthless rats online, it is the time of feelings not
      Facts and common sense.

    • @TarnishedProductions
      @TarnishedProductions Před 6 lety

      it doesn't really sound like you're telling the whole story if you only preached free speech and people were calling you a nazi

    • @TarnishedProductions
      @TarnishedProductions Před 6 lety

      because evidence exists that we are made of cells but there's no evidence of heaven obviously

  • @Robert-dl6fq
    @Robert-dl6fq Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful. This is a very important speech that everyone should share

  • @robertweekes5783
    @robertweekes5783 Před 7 lety +5

    Jordan is one of my new favorite people !

  • @AnaMostafamahmoud
    @AnaMostafamahmoud Před 2 lety +2

    It's amazing when you look back to the times you told the truth and how you felt, you'll find the outcome is good or at least acceptable, it's the fact that a lot of us find it very hard to say the truth so the way we say it is usually the problem, when you go through some experiences you learn to tell the truth easily without holding a lot and it will show you a lot about your own little world you live in, that time you feel something uncomfortable or missing from your life it's most probably something about the truthful part of your life.
    of course the first step is to be truthful to yourself

  • @nietzschesmuse
    @nietzschesmuse Před 2 lety

    Prof Jordan Peterson is an influential and powerful speaker, I am looking forward to his talk with Robert Greene that shall be amazing!

  • @randymarsh627
    @randymarsh627 Před 5 lety

    I do agree with Dr.peterson, I feel like everywhere I go what I find is fake, and I also feel like hating myself since I cannot say what I think is the truth and keep on bcm the fool. And this is open my eyes.
    Thanks doc

  • @josealmonte5247
    @josealmonte5247 Před 2 lety +1

    I appreciate this so much… I struggle with this so badly, I want to be able to say what I mean but am so afraid of the backlash, it’s time to say to hell wit that! Thank you JP such an inspiration

  • @RasberrySkittle
    @RasberrySkittle Před 6 lety +1

    Love the reaction of guy to the left at 2:28. Shocked by the raw truth! Jordan lives as he preaches.

  • @Jaqvander
    @Jaqvander Před 2 lety

    This is the most beautiful speech I've heard. I feel inspired.

  • @K2sBlues
    @K2sBlues Před 5 lety +2

    Wow! I needed this right now. Thank you.

  • @samanthachildress1091
    @samanthachildress1091 Před 6 lety +3

    Omg i just had this talk with my daughter about speaking truth regardless and taking responsibility for yourself

  • @daleh4067
    @daleh4067 Před 6 lety

    Just a wow speech start to end. Very inspirational

  • @silence8875
    @silence8875 Před 4 lety +2

    Good I stood up for myself at my job thought I was losing it but it sounds like I did the right thing it felt like I did the right thing respect yourself first no matter what the consequences my be✌🏾

  • @jimbeam4140
    @jimbeam4140 Před 7 lety +60

    Peterson and Sam Harris both strongly believe that the way to self-respect is through the truth. IE - Don't lie or deceive people and you'll have self-respect.

    • @missionpupa
      @missionpupa Před 6 lety

      Jim Beam well it's pretty obvious, how can you respect someone who can't own up to himself, especially if that person is you.

    • @Beiskraft
      @Beiskraft Před 6 lety

      I remember Sam Harris being totally wrong about Islam. I don't understand why someone tries to teach the world about something they just took a shallow look

    • @Puleczech
      @Puleczech Před 6 lety +2

      Beiskraft Whar do you mean “totally wrong”?

    • @suzimonkey345
      @suzimonkey345 Před 6 lety

      Beiskraft I’m interested to know what you mean about Sam Harris and Islam. He spent a very long time working with Maajid Newaz writing their book. Newaz has a thorough a deep lifetimes knowledge of Islam, for better & worse. I’m not sure why you believe Harris’s knowledge is shallow. May I ask, are you a Muslim? What don’t you agree with? Maybe it’s your knowledge of what Harris truly has to say that’s shallow...

    • @suzimonkey345
      @suzimonkey345 Před 6 lety

      Beiskraft Happy New Year! I know that Islam doesn’t believe the crucifixion (like many) but I’d never heard Sam say that about the virgin birth. Don’t you accept that the specific details of the Abrahamic religions (particularly as an atheist) aren’t all that relevant to his overall opinions on Islam & it’s effects upon the West in the current political atmosphere? Having said that I don’t know why he would even state the specifics...

  • @ta3970
    @ta3970 Před 6 lety +1

    Truth can be relative... Or not. Pain and suffering on the other hand is many people frozen,standing, walking,or running from or to "truth" depending what side of "truth" You relate to that day. Thank God for the Good Samaritan.

  • @Keskinkilicnr1
    @Keskinkilicnr1 Před 6 lety +1

    One of the best speeches ever.

  • @codythompson759
    @codythompson759 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Jordan for loving the Truth and speaking it.

  • @SHTennis89
    @SHTennis89 Před 2 lety

    I needed to hear this. Thank you

  • @blessfx7193
    @blessfx7193 Před 2 lety

    This man is true booster of confidence to the whole humanity!!

  • @LokiBeckonswow
    @LokiBeckonswow Před 6 lety

    This video hit me hard in a very supportive way, much thanks

  • @BATSITE
    @BATSITE Před 3 lety +1

    So well said and displayed!!

  • @maureen1685
    @maureen1685 Před 6 lety +3

    A courageous man of integrity.

  • @paddyhayes1
    @paddyhayes1 Před 2 lety

    I feel blessed sir, listening to your advice

  • @malkavian6275
    @malkavian6275 Před 5 lety +2

    I have to listen to this everyday

  • @murvinespinoza786
    @murvinespinoza786 Před 6 lety

    Jordan Peterson is wonderful and refreshing. A true man of honour

  • @Mupeta.
    @Mupeta. Před 2 lety

    Felt like he was speaking directly to me. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @mightyman6459
    @mightyman6459 Před 5 lety +2

    This is exactly what’s needed in today’s society

  • @bradlackey64
    @bradlackey64 Před 2 lety

    “It is not safe to speak and it never will be. But it’s even less safe to not speak”

  • @rogergilmour9612
    @rogergilmour9612 Před 2 lety

    So honest and so presise thanks needed this so much right now

  • @billybees3796
    @billybees3796 Před 6 lety +2

    This man is changing lives

  • @typical-flex4090
    @typical-flex4090 Před 2 lety

    Unbelievably articulate. Go Dr. Peterson!

  • @andremoura
    @andremoura Před 6 lety +18

    Silence means death.

  • @XLcrt_Failiure
    @XLcrt_Failiure Před rokem

    Respect is such an important thing to have

  • @Lizkretschmer
    @Lizkretschmer Před 4 lety

    BRILLIANT!!! This was amazing. thank you for speaking your mind

  • @fredbushey-tf6ig
    @fredbushey-tf6ig Před rokem

    God bless you. Thank you.

  • @mixanikos2
    @mixanikos2 Před 6 lety +1

    Amazing speech. Thank you sir.

  • @jameskliewer5809
    @jameskliewer5809 Před 6 lety +1

    Key point right at the start: I was teaching a church class of 16 yr. old boys last year, and I asked them if they were free to do anything they wanted. Of course they were not free to do hardly anything, according to their responses. I countered that everything they do is a product of freedom. Their concept of freedom was bound up with the consequences of their actions, and they had difficulty separating the free act from the consequences of the act. For them, freedom meant being able to make decisions without consequences. How vapid! Would you honestly want to make decisions/do things that were most rewarding to you when nothing resulted? Wow; I would feel as if I had disappeared, or as if I was a spirit floating around in the world without ever touching the world. I asked them what kept them from walking out the door of the classroom and never again seeing their families. The consequences of the action were what kept them from walking out. Yet they had no idea what the consequences of the action would be, or could be. I told them about my grandfather and my father-in-law. My grandfather left a stable home at age 14, became a cabin boy on a triple-masted schooner, joined the British army in South Africa during the Boer War, worked in oil fields in California and Texas, and owned his own muffler factory in East Texas. My father-in-law left a stable home at 14, worked on the King Ranch in Texas, as well as on a shrimp boat, and joined the Army around 1932. He was a Master Sergeant when his Company landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day, and he was in charge of that Company before they got to the beach, after a shell hit the landing craft, killing both of the officers aboard. He waded ashore and was one of 3 of those 72 who was still around at the end of the war, as part of Patton's infantry. He fought again in Korea, and retired from the Army. Those were consequential lives. Throughout all of history, every single person has been free to do whatever he willed to do; the only thing that prevents enacting that free will is the fear of the unknowable consequences.

  • @etinarcadiaego7424
    @etinarcadiaego7424 Před 6 lety +2

    Nihilism has never made me lazy or depressed. I do agree that life is always about picking your poison and choosing the lesser evil.

  • @graygoodwill1799
    @graygoodwill1799 Před 4 lety +8

    Hearing this as an agreeable introvert, I'm really determined now to be braver and stand up for my truths and beliefs. I'm going to expect criticism of my speech, but I'll keep an open mind, accommodate, and adjust. I urge everyone else like me to do the same, this I believe is the nature of wisdom and really the only way of becoming a wise and meaningful individual.

  • @LordDawnWreaver
    @LordDawnWreaver Před 5 lety +1

    This man is a genius and every word is a lesson we all need to fight are demons

  • @ashawuaska2731
    @ashawuaska2731 Před 4 lety

    Me after watching this video
    On CZcams search bar:
    "who the heck is Jordan Peterson"
    Bravo 🙌🙌🙌 6 minutes of listening to him and I'm fucking pumped!!! Thank you sir for your honesty and your Perseverance

  • @outtheblue2730
    @outtheblue2730 Před 6 lety

    This is exactly what I needed.

  • @t3h51d3w1nd3r
    @t3h51d3w1nd3r Před 6 lety

    I could listen to Jordan all day

  • @Mr-ep2qi
    @Mr-ep2qi Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @theghostinthemachine5602

    I would probably be a nobody without having learned from Jordan Peterson. I see no one else like him, nothing even close.

  • @leonardothelegend6529
    @leonardothelegend6529 Před 2 lety

    This just completely changed my life for the better.

  • @LenaEKul
    @LenaEKul Před 5 lety

    I saw this speech at the start of 2019. Unfortunately I didn`t remember the full context, but tried to reminisce what he was teaching and preaching. The pathalogical side of me was present in my life more woefully at that time, and what I remembered him talking about was that "nothing you do matters" "you are a speck of dust" and "what difference does it have what I say and do?". As spoked, it sounded terrifically convenient and easy-going. A global, full pictured truth about being another flawed individual. A kind of escape land from day-to-day stupdidity and hardship. So, for a long time I have been on a nihilistic, half-brained path, not doing my thinking right. Now I have learned the darkness of that fram of mind. I became the more ugly and weak version of my self, even if I were weaker before, nevertheless I chose to weaken my stronger sense of self. So yes, I have not lived up to my usual high moral standard, because I wanted a free ticket to the pleasent in life. Living with meaning is not something to be ambivalent about. The shame and guilt caused by poor judgment may eventually harm every aspect of your life with how you present yourself and behave. Plus the embarrement and consequence of being less than what you already are and have been. I think I took myself and my own initial goodness for granted beforehand, and therefore saw the new persepctive as somewhat vaulable of the other perspectives it presented me. As in; as if I was looking for reasoning to continue or not continue. The final conclusion of my odd teenage angst is; Either you do what you know is for the better and good of humankind and the future, or you become self-obsessed and righteous about your pathology and nihilsm.