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#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More

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Feb 17, 2022

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Jordan B Peterson

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, a clinical psychologist and professor emeritus, shares profound insights on overcoming life's hurdles. He dives into the fear of change and the tension between career and family for women today. The conversation includes strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and the complex dynamics of relationships. Peterson reflects on his encounter with Elon Musk, discussing authenticity in a superficial world. He emphasizes the importance of commitment and self-responsibility as catalysts for personal growth.

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Peterson's Tesla Visit

Jordan Peterson visited the Tesla factory and met Elon Musk.
They discussed Musk's new truck and the factory's impressive engineering.

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Emoji Controversy

Peterson would use a black skin emoji to defy racial categorization.
He criticizes the focus on race and identity, referencing controversies like those surrounding Joe Rogan.

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Modern Dating

Peterson discusses the modern dating market, particularly at universities.
A small minority of men have unlimited sexual access while most men are undesirable to women.

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Celebrating Growth and Connection on Tour

01:38 • 2min

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Meeting Musk: A Reflection on Authenticity and Identity

04:05 • 10min

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Mate Selection and Social Dynamics

14:32 • 5min

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Reevaluating Women's Choices: Career, Family, and Societal Pressures

19:26 • 21min

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Confronting Complacency: The Journey to Personal Fulfillment

40:49 • 18min

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The Art of Articulation: Redefining Masculinity

58:54 • 20min

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Navigating Personal Responsibility and Truth

01:18:56 • 27min

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Cultural Parenting Contrasts

01:45:40 • 5min

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The Power of Commitment

01:50:43 • 6min

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The Complexity of Commitment: Embracing the Box

01:57:02 • 5min

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The Price of Perception

02:01:49 • 7min

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The Power of Writing and Dialogue for Clarity

02:09:10 • 3min

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist and an author.

Letting go of the good for the great is a terrifying prospect and most people fear risking what they have for what they want. I flew out to Texas to sit down with Jordan and discuss his principles for how to get past the things which keep us stuck in life.

Expect to learn how to deal with feelings of loneliness from thinking in a different way, which skin-colour emoji Jordan uses, what he meant by "enforced monogamy", how to deal with imposter syndrome, how to become more dangerous in life, Jordan's thoughts after meeting Elon Musk, whether there's a value in having an enemy in life and much more...

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