Jordan Peterson - Lobster lesson 'Stand up straight with your shoulders back' (rule 1)

Jordan Peterson explains why it is so important to stand up straight with your shoulders back and gives advice on what to do, if you happen to be hunched forward. In his explanation Jordan Peterson talks about lobsters, how they fight for dominance in their hierarchies and how they run on serotonin (neurochemical). We diverged from lobsters, from an evolutionary perspective, 350 million years ago, and it is the same circuit. Jordan Peterson explains how serotonin affects your mood and why you should stand up straight with your shoulders back to change your life for the better.

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[GGAky]

Is that why Larry the lobster was confident in spongebob

[Mr.E_z]

What an amazing lesson;
Confidence isn't lack of vulnerability.
Confidence is acceptance of vulnerability.

[beavis]

"Spongebob, that bubble's gotta go."

- Larry the Lobster

[improveyourlife]

Good posture combined with exercising can do wonders for your image. Even though I am an introverted person, people always point out that I always look sharp and confident. And it's all because I always try to keep my back straight and relax my shoulders instead of leaning forwards like most people on my campus.

[joeverna]

My aunt Lucia goes to the senior center and she noticed the people with good posture have the fewest amount of health problems. So put your shoulders back lobster people and be proud.

[elliottking]

My favourite part of his book alongside pet a cat when you encounter one on the street

[Amherst]

It would be great if Jordan could make short videos like this for each of the 12 Rules and even the 2nd 12 Rules. The books and audio can be a bit complex for some, particularly young people. This would help them a lot.

[the_one]

The over arching lesson here folks is that, life is about accountability and not sulking/moaning about things which you have no control over, as being responsible as to why your life isn't where it needs to be...

taking on your daily challenges and overcoming them is the foundation to all success arks

[nma]

Ah, lessom of the day.

When I tell people that Jordan Peterson is one of the father figures of our generation, they simply don't understand.

Whether you've had a good upbringing and have passively been tuaght these lessons, or you have had the opposite, Jordan helps to illuminate these life lessons using a beautiful mix of biology, psychology and phisiology. And his depth of experience and digestable storytelling style just enhances this to the next level.

Rolling my shoulders back, breathing in and pushing out my chest whilse writing this. We're privelleged to have access to this content.

Thanks🙌🏾

[yasminanas]

man your channel is beyond amazing 💯💯
THANK YOU

[levismadore]

A portion of this presentation reminds me of a Snoopy cartoon that I actually apply to my life. Snoopy is sitting hunched don his dog house. He says to Lucy: « I’m depressed. » Lucy, playing the psychiatrist, offers Snoopy a cure for a nickel: « Lift your head up. » Snoopy applies Lucy’s advice and yells out in joy: « I’m cured. » Lucy got it before you, Doc.
Levis Shalom

[vishalsathiaseelan]

Thank you so much for making these infographics. Helps to improve my understanding of Dr.Jordan Peterson `s amazing videos.

[ibrahimataerdogan]

Very well put together piece of a video...Amazing job man..

[Alexander-nsyv]

- You are a lobster, Harry!
- Ima wot?
- A lobster.
- Say that again (watches aggresively)

[cc]

Great content, makes the concept much easier to understand with the graphics

[MisterDaryn]

I am so glad I found Jordan Peterson. If you read this Dr. Peterson, Thank you!

[stevekellar]

I REALLY LIKE YOUR VIDEOS ! VERY, VERY NICE, AND HELPFUL ! THANKS !

[Sarakate]

Ya know.. twice in my life I had guys come up to me and say “you have great posture” and I thought that was THE ODDEST compliment to give someone but.. I guess it makes sense now haha

[sammaelazrael]

I don't know, I think I have too good a relationship with my father to see this as anything but crazyspeak.

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