“It is because we are born human that we are guaranteed a good dose of suffering. And chances are, if you or someone you love is not suffering now, they will be within five years, unless you are freakishly lucky. Rearing kids is hard, work is hard, aging, sickness and death are hard, and Jordan emphasized that doing all that totally on your own, without the benefit of a loving relationship, or wisdom, or the psychological insights of the greatest psychologists, only makes it harder.” ~ Norman Doidge, via 12 Rules for Life (Page xvii)
12 Rules for Life [Book]
Book Overview: What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson’s answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world’s wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers.
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- 48 Deep and Insightful Jordan Peterson Quotes from 12 Rules for Life
- 9 Rules for Children from 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson
- Jordan Peterson Quote on Life Priorities and How “Triviality” Can Be Deceptive (Beyond the Quote 207/365)
- Jordan Peterson Quote on Self-Discovery and Why You Should Come Out From Hiding To Find Yourself (Beyond the Quote 155/365)
- Jordan Peterson Quote on The Power of Vision and Direction for Personal Development (Beyond the Quote 141/365)
- Jordan Peterson Quote on Disciplining Children (Beyond the Quote 51/365)
- Jordan Peterson Quote on Winning—About Letting Growth Taking Precedence Over Victory (Beyond the Quote 15/365)
- Jordan Peterson Quote on Judging Ourselves Based On Our Actions—Not Our Beliefs (Beyond the Quote 10/365)
- Picking A Direction Beats Random Wandering (Beyond the Quote 1/365)
“Life’s beauty is inseparable from its fragility: We are young until we are not. We walk down the streets sexy until one day we realize that we are unseen. We nag our children and one day realize that there is silence where that child once was, now making his or her way in the world. We are healthy until a diagnosis brings us to our knees. The only certainty is uncertainty, and yet we are not navigating this frailty successfully or sustainably.” ~ Susan David, Ph.D, Mindful
The Way of the SEAL [Book]
Book Overview: In The Way of the SEAL, ex-Navy Commander Mark Divine reveals exercises, meditations and focusing techniques to train your mind for mental toughness, emotional resilience and uncanny intuition. Along the way you’ll reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. A practical guide for businesspeople or anyone who wants to be an elite operator in life.
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Great on Kindle. Great Experience. Great Value. The Kindle edition of this book comes highly recommended on Amazon.
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Inside the Mind of a Former SEAL: Mark Divine’s 11 Statements For Optimal Living
Excerpt: Mark Divine, author of The Way of the SEAL, shares insight as to what the mindset of a SEAL might look like when it comes to optimal living.
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“Some of the happiest moments in my life have been when I am sick in the hospital—honestly. And think about the implications of that because I have lived the kind of life that all of you spend your entire lives running from. I’ve been sick and dying my entire life. And yet, I am so proud of my life. What does that say? We’re waiting to be healthy; we’re waiting to be wealthy; we’re waiting to find our passion; we’re waiting to find our true love before we actually start living! Instead of looking at everything that we have—looking at all of the pain, looking at all of the sadness, looking at all of the beauty, and making something with that. That’s how innovation happens.” ~ Claire Wineland, Klick MUSE New York
