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Summary of Beyond Order 

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Beyond Order is a sequel to Dr. Peterson's initial book titled 12 Rules for Life. In that book, he offered strategies he had learned and practiced over time for overcoming chaos. You don't have to read it to understand this sequel. However, it's a good idea that you go over that piece because it contains timeless wisdom. You can find the summary in the Headway library. Just search for 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson. In this exciting sequel, Dr. Peterson argues that order is good because it puts chaos at bay, but excess order cripples creativity and curiosity. Too much order in a system will stunt both personal and corporate growth. So, to live effectively, you must strike a balance between order and chaos. This summary is all about showing you how. “I don't think that you have any insight whatsoever into your capacity for good until you have some well-developed insight into your capacity for evil.” ~ Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

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  • What is Beyond Order about?
  • Who should read Beyond Order
  • Topics in Beyond Order
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Order and chaos are constants in our world; you can't escape them

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You can say that you are in “order” when the actions you believe to be appropriate and correct are producing expected outcomes. Every state of order, no matter how secure and comfortable, has its flaws due to the limitation of human knowledge. There are so many things we don't know, so we really can't predict the future with 100% accuracy or create things that are completely foolproof.
Order is where what you want makes itself known, and chaos is where what you do not expect or have can't leap forward from the potential that surrounds you.
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, and 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 deal with 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? The most basic manner in which your body retains past wisdom and draws upon it when necessary is through exposure to new experiences.
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Employ the power of your imagination and social interaction with people to create the life you want

Rule 1: “Do not carelessly denigrate social institutions or creative achievement.”
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Life is full of opportunities, don't settle for discomforting situations

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Focus more on the things you love and stop blaming others for your problems

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Working hard on a particular focus and beautifying your surroundings can help you live a life of order

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Remembering old memories and maintaining romance in your relationship helps you to live a balanced life

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You can live a life of order and success by avoiding resentment and practicing gratitude

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