12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Jordan Peterson combines psychological insights with lessons from ancient stories and traditions. The book encourages readers to take responsibility for their lives, improve themselves, build meaningful relationships and face life's challenges with courage.

Jordan B. Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, author and professor. He is known for his work in psychology, mythology and the search for meaning, and is the bestselling author of 12 Rules for Life and Maps of Meaning.

The book presents twelve principles for navigating life, including standing up straight with confidence, treating yourself as someone you are responsible for helping, comparing yourself with who you were yesterday rather than with others, telling the truth, pursuing meaningful goals and accepting responsibility. Peterson argues that creating order in one's own life can help people better face uncertainty, suffering and chaos.