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relaxing to listen to

Revisado: 06-16-20

Updated review: I read this a couple years ago and I thought it was positive and helpful. several years later (and hopefully a little wiser) I realize that the advice and perspective this book offers is very powerful for maintaining a positive mindset and outlook. The world feels hopeless, dark and chaotic right now (2024). That doesn't mean you have to suffer. These adjustments to the way we think can have a powerful impact on our mood day to day and how we feel about the future. If you feel down or depressed, or just want to acquire a more positive mindset, this book is a great place to start.

I'm a veteran with military related PTSD symptoms and, through therapy I've realize, also childhood PTSD. I see the advice in this book as a set of tools to reframe thoughts and work through the mental struggles of daily existence. Perception is reality. If you can alter the way you perceive the world, you can alter the way the world is as you perceive it. It may sound like nonsense, but it is a powerful truth. Your mind can either be your ally or your enemy. A negative mindset and outlook makes us feel like all the doors are closed and we don't have the power to change that. A positive mindset and outlook can make you feel in control of your life and the world around you. Changing your mindset from feeling powerless to feeling like you are in control can change your life for the better. A little dramatic, I know, but that is how I see it.

I hope to reread it with my significant other soon.

Original review:
"It's basically entirely about encouraging daily meditation. The book is relaxing to listen to and makes a compelling argument for taking up the practice. I would recommend it to anyone interested in meditation."

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Great advice, too long winded

Revisado: 07-06-19

12 rules spoken about over almost 14 hours Was a bit too much. Half an hour per chapter should have been the Max. The advice was great but the analogies seem to trail off into nonsense and I found myself zoning out. Jordan Peterson is smart and has good things to say but he needs to get to the point a bit faster.

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brutal and excellent

Revisado: 06-02-19

I listened to this because it was recommended by Dave Chappelle. Absolutely worth the listen. Brutal, entertaining, and with hidden messages of wisdom for those who look deeper into the story. Listen to the glossary at the end before you listen to chapter one. If you don't, you'll be trying to figure out the 1930s-1940s jive for the entire story... Which was a fun challenge in itself.

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Really helpful advice.

Revisado: 05-31-18

This was easy listening and was full of useful tips. I could turn it on at any point and just hop right into what they were saying.

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Great book.

Revisado: 11-01-17

Dale Carnegie does it again. a little long, but really good. the readings at the end of the book we're also well worth listening to.

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