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This book literally changed my life. I found out about Dr. Peterson after listening to a Jocko Willink podcast, which Peterson was a guest on. There are very few people in this world who are as honest, unrelenting, and forthcoming about the reality of pain and suffering and our role in dealing with it. As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Peterson brings three decades of research and experience to the table. Not just any experience, but legitimate experience. His insights about being accountable and responsible resonate with many young men, including myself. His criticism of the left’s obsession with steering towards a socialist utopia is profound. I don’t think I have ever read or heard anyone truly describe the horrors of tyranny and authoritarianism with such an authentic and well-researched voice. I was born in the former Soviet Union and have heard some intense stories from my family especially regarding the reign of Stalin. This book gives no BS guidelines about taking control of your life despite the overwhelming odds against us each and every day. After finishing this book, I felt relieved that someone understands my struggles as a man trying to make the best of my life in a chaotic and fragile world. I learned to embrace the little things, to be grateful, but at the same time also not to let people with opposing views walk over me. Dr. Petersen’s, life experience has also given him legitimate credibility. He definitely did not have an easy life and his writing style and descriptions certainly demonstrate that. I highly recommend this book for any man or woman who wants depth and deeper meaning in their life. I also recommend listening to Dr. Petersen’s Podcasts. His series on the bible from a psychological interpretation is in my opinion a true masterpiece. I know Dr. Peterson takes a lot of heat, especially from those on the left. I don’t understand it. He has been just as critical about the alt right as he has about the left. His views seem pretty middle of the road in my opinion. He is not perfect, no person is. Perhaps those who don’t like or disagree with him should review history again. We keep making the same mistakes and are bound to repeating them if we don’t learn from them. Peterson understands that and has offered some very real and practical insights on how to prevent that from happening again.