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Published Jan 3, 2022

Jordan Peterson: How To Become The Person You’ve Always Wanted To Be | E113

Jordan Peterson delves into self-improvement through self-awareness and embracing challenges, critiques the impact of remote work and social institutions, and underscores the transformative power of honesty and authenticity in personal growth and relationships.
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  • Dishonesty's Impact

    emphasizes the profound impact of dishonesty on personal wisdom and decision-making. He argues that deceit warps the mechanism that orients individuals in the world, leading to disastrous outcomes when faced with life's challenges 1. shares how embracing truth in his relationships, inspired by Jordan's teachings, strengthened his connections 2.

    You compromise your own wisdom. How are you going to make intelligent not intelligent, decisions, wise decisions. That's why you shouldn't lie.

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    This commitment to authenticity, he believes, is pivotal for genuine connection and personal growth.

       

    Truth's Power

    The discussion shifts to the transformative power of truth, beauty, and love. describes faith as a decision to believe in these ideals, suggesting they have the potential to save the world 3. commits to truthfulness as a way to contribute positively to the world, inspired by Jordan's influence 3.

    Will truth, beauty and love save the world? Well, you could find out.

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    This pursuit of truth, according to Jordan, is not just about happiness but about achieving something greater, even if it is almost unbearable 4.

       

    Persona vs. Authenticity

    Exploring the balance between persona and authenticity, highlights the necessity of a functional shell in social interactions. However, he warns against letting this shell become one's entire identity, as it can lead to a lack of genuine connection and personal dissatisfaction 5. reflects on his journey towards authenticity, noting how shedding his persona in relationships led to deeper connections 2.

    If you aren't truthful and that means, unfortunately, especially at the beginning, when you start to be truthful, it means deeply coming to terms with your inadequacies in humility.

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    Jordan asserts that living truthfully is essential for experiencing the true adventure of life.

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