#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs

Jordan Peterson

One of the things Christ says to people continually is to not damage their vision, is to not put, that's the best way of putting it.

Jordan Peterson

When I was writing Maps of Meaning, which was my first book, I had a very difficult time shutting off my mind.

Robert Sapolsky

Israel means we who wrestle with God.

Guest: Jordan Peterson

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Dr Jordan B. Peterson is a clinical psychologist, podcaster, speaker and an author. Finding meaning in the modern world can be a difficult task. When life is convenient and comfortable, discovering our purpose and facing hard things can be increasingly tough. But there are some reliable routes toward the greatest adventure of your life. Expect to learn why you are morally obligated to do remarkable things, where the most important adventure is to be found in life, my war on cynicism, the delusions that destroy your happiness, Jordan’s opinion on Douglas Murray, why you don’t want to be Elon Musk, why the world has abandoned a belief in god, what it’s like to work with Ben Shapiro, whether universities are salvageable and much more... Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: http://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: http://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: http://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact -

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Jordan Peterson

The host discusses the importance of maintaining a truthful relationship with one's instincts to avoid self-deception…

Jordan Peterson

The host mentions 'Maps of Meaning' to illustrate the intense mental processes involved in creativity and the challen…

Robert Sapolsky

The host mentions Robert Sapolsky's upcoming book to highlight the complexities of moral decision-making and the natu…

the gospel of St. Matthew

The host discusses the implications of lying and how it can distort one's instincts and perception of reality, refere…

the book of Job

The host discusses the themes of unjust suffering and the importance of maintaining faith, drawing parallels to the s…

Harry Potter

JK Rowling

The host mentions 'Harry Potter' as an example of a story that can be fantastical but must resonate with reality to b…

creative achievement and pathology(1)grappling with religious texts(1)pathologization of instincts(1)sin against the Holy Ghost(1)stories and reality(1)unjust suffering and gratitude(1)

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Jordan Peterson

Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of truthOften cited around pathologization of instincts

“The speaker mentions they are writing a book called 'We Who Wrestle With God' and discusses themes related to vision and self-deception.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: pathologization of instincts

For: Individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of truth

Key quote: “One of the things Christ says to people continually is to not damage their vision, is to not put, that's the best way of putting it.”

The host discusses the importance of maintaining a truthful relationship with one's instincts to avoid self-deception and the resulting obstacles in life. He references his book 'We Who Wrestle With God' to emphasize the biblical principle of not occluding one's vision and the dangers of living a false narrative.

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Jordan Peterson

Best for Individuals interested in creativity and mental healthOften cited around creative achievement and pathology

“I was writing Maps of Meaning, which was my first book, I had a very difficult time shutting off my mind. I was obsessed with that book.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: creative achievement and pathology

For: Individuals interested in creativity and mental health

Key quote: “When I was writing Maps of Meaning, which was my first book, I had a very difficult time shutting off my mind.”

The host mentions 'Maps of Meaning' to illustrate the intense mental processes involved in creativity and the challenges that come with it. He reflects on his own experience while writing the book, highlighting the overwhelming thoughts and the need for coping mechanisms.

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Robert Sapolsky

Best for Individuals interested in theology and moral philosophyOften cited around grappling with religious texts

“The new book of Robert Sapolsky is about free will and determinism, which has an upper bound and is interesting for the speaker.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: grappling with religious texts

For: Individuals interested in theology and moral philosophy

Key quote: “Israel means we who wrestle with God.”

The host mentions Robert Sapolsky's upcoming book to highlight the complexities of moral decision-making and the nature of God. This discussion emphasizes that everyone wrestles with moral choices, which is a central theme in Sapolsky's work.

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the gospel of St. Matthew

Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of moral integrity.Often cited around sin against the Holy Ghost

“The speaker references reading the gospel of St. Matthew, highlighting its teachings about vision and perception.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: sin against the Holy Ghost

For: Individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of moral integrity.

Key quote: “If you sacrifice your relationship to the truth, you warp your vision.”

The host discusses the implications of lying and how it can distort one's instincts and perception of reality, referencing the gospel's teachings. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a truthful relationship with oneself to avoid self-deception and the resulting negative consequences.

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the book of Job

Best for Individuals seeking guidance on resilience and faith in the face of adversity.Often cited around unjust suffering and gratitude

“The excerpt discusses the story of Job, focusing on themes of unjust suffering and maintaining faith despite adversity.”

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Trigger: unjust suffering and gratitude

For: Individuals seeking guidance on resilience and faith in the face of adversity.

Key quote: “The moral of the story of Job, which is that you are morally obligated to maintain faith no matter what happens to you.”

The host discusses the themes of unjust suffering and the importance of maintaining faith, drawing parallels to the story of Job. This book serves as a profound example of how one can navigate through life's adversities while practicing gratitude and moral integrity.

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Harry Potter

JK Rowling

Best for Readers interested in narrative theory and philosophyOften cited around stories and reality

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: stories and reality

For: Readers interested in narrative theory and philosophy

Key quote: “If they're untethered to anything, you won't find them interesting.”

The host mentions 'Harry Potter' as an example of a story that can be fantastical but must resonate with reality to be interesting. This reference is used to illustrate the importance of narratives being tethered to real experiences and values.

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We Who Wrestle With God

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One of the things Christ says to people continually is to not damage their vision, is to not put, that's the best way of putting it.

Maps of Meaning

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When I was writing Maps of Meaning, which was my first book, I had a very difficult time shutting off my mind.

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