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... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on your first order from Maui Nui Venison at https://www.mauinuivenison.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 5.0 at https://manscaped.com/wisdom (use code WISDOM) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ Buy my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom #psychology #jordanpeterson #mindset - 00:00 Why We Need to Experience Difficulty 03:04 Is Cynicism Helpful? 10:20 The Inner Citadel 16:44 Balancing Happiness & High Standards 23:43 Who Are You Comparing Yourself To? 28:30 What It’s Like to Be Elon Musk 34:31 Has Fame Changed Jordan? 47:43 Why You Should Always Tell the Truth 54:20 How Pickup Artistry Created Incels 1:06:20 Reflecting on the New York Times Hit Piece 1:13:38 Being Grateful For Suffering 1:23:23 The Decline of Mental Health in Young Adults 1:37:26 Reacting to Forecasts of Population Decline 1:44:55 Being Friends With Douglas Murray 1:49:41 Are Our Intellectuals Limited By the Culture War? 1:53:53 Jordan’s Wrestling With God 2:07:30 Celebrities With Unearned Moral Reputations 2:16:44 The Decision to Avoid Decisions 2:22:17 How to Know If You Should End a Relationship 2:33:36 The Happiness of Pursuit 2:40:40 Where to Find Difficulty in a Comfortable World 2:50:07 Are Universities Dying? 2:55:38 The Benefits of Monk Mode 3:00:10 What’s Wrong With Creating an Online Persona 3:11:19 What’s Next For Jordan 3:19:56 How Jordan Relaxes After a Show - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
