summary ofBeyond OrderBook by Jordan B. Peterson

first KEY POINT

Order and chaos are constant

You can say that you are in “order” when the actions you believe to be appropriate and correct produce expected outcomes. No matter how secure and comfortable, every state of order has flaws due to the limitation of human knowledge. There are so many things we don't know, so we can't predict the future with 100% accuracy or create completely foolproof things.

Chaos can be regarded as an anomaly, novelty, or disruption. It manifests itself in one of two ways. Sometimes, it's gentle and comes with curiosity; at other times, chaos comes upon us hastily and unexpectedly. The latter is often easier to deal with than the former; however, neither the state of order nor the state of chaos is preferable. This summary focuses on how the consequences of too much chaos can be managed and remedied. You can equip yourself to handle expected outcomes by always preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. But this is not a sustainable strategy. How long will you keep preparing without getting exhausted?Rather than follow that path, learn the 12 rules in this summary. They will show you superior ways to approach life without risking physical or psychological exhaustion.Did you know? Your body stores past wisdom and accesses it when needed, primarily by encountering and engaging with new experiences.