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After being impressed by his first writing, 12 Rules for Life , this next book from a clinical psychologist and celebrated professor at Harvard and the University of Toronto, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, titled Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life , was a long read. In the words of Jordan Peterson - 12 Rules "argues for the merits of a more conservative view of the world," while Beyond Order "argues for the merits of a more liberal view" . The book presents a theme that too much security in life- from physical to social to emotional- is dangerous. The person, culture, or nation that is ready to accept the changes and thus the challenges is the one that can thrive and flourish in any sense or adversity. The book advocates believing in instincts and thus fulfilling purpose in life. The book comprises twelve chapters, the titles of which suggest "rules for life"- 1. "Do not carelessly denigrate social institutions or creative achievement." 2.

  To be forthcoming, I chose to read this book because someone gifted me Beyond Order by Jordan Peterson (his second book) and somehow I guessed the book would be more insightful if I first completed the introductory book of the series. I am yet to open Beyond Order…just pausing for the overwhelming read “12 Rules for Life” to get settled inside my limited psyche. At the end of this read, I find that this book is like a handbook having a counter-intuitive strategy for a population hooked on the instant gratification of ideological conformity and social media likes. It provides the ‘logic’ and ‘sense’ to the impulses of the new generation and works as a contemporary self-help book wherein the writer attempts to explain that our norms and culture exist for a reason. 12 Rules For Life, as the title says, lays out a set of 12 simple principles that can help us become more disciplined, behave better, act with integrity, and balance our lives while enjoying them as much as we can. This