How Jordan Peterson Sorted Himself Out at Age 25

Jordan B Peterson (born June 12, 1962) is a Canadian clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. In this clip he talks about how he was like at age 25 and how he sorted his life out quit smoking and drinking.

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[williammarquez]

This is it. This is the sign. I'm turning 25 in a month. Dropped out of college in 6 years ago due to anxiety and depression. Never had a job since. Locked myself in my room for those years. Caused so much pain to my parents. This is it. I'll dedicate this month looking for a job as a first step of sorting my life out. Wish me luck.

[EmilioSanderson]

225lbs bench. Brofessor Peterson in the gym

[AdaptiveArtisian]

I'm 25 now, found Jordan Peterson about 5 years ago. Being a young guy, without a father and living in a rather poor neighbourhood, I found myself being depressive, lacking a job and any higher education. Now, 5 years later, I can proudly say that I have finished my degree in Computer Science, work as a Software Engineer, got engaged and live with my soon-to-be wife. Thank you Jordan for everything.

[HonJazzz]

To me life is about constant improvement. Try not to focus on how old you are, just focus on the next step.

[JJ-pgnp]

25 is an odd age, I'm currently 25 & what I've noticed is you really start thinking a lot more about life.

[mrkrabs]

When I turned 25 in July I checked myself into a rehab 3 days later
I am 169 days sober today and my life is starting to get better
I’m working a decent job with benefits and have meaningful friendships/relationships now
I know it will take time to undo a lot of the damage I’ve done but I’m working on it and couldn’t be prouder of myself

[Tespri]

Weird... Is it just me or has Peterson turned out to be some sort of father figure to young men looking for a place in their life?

[kirkjungles]

I hope that all of you who are: about 25, graduated with bachelor's, not very social yet, and feeling sorry for yourself, are still grateful for the position you're in. I didn't start sorting myself out until I was 23 years old. Now I'm 26, and although I feel like I've discovered my purpose and what brings meaning to my life, it's a long road ahead of me and I won't have my bachelors degree until 29. If there's one thing I've learned along the way it's just to let go of self-pity. It's only holding you back.

[leahworoglian]

The truth is a terrible thing, but not compared to falsehood.

[vonb]

At 25... My life changed too... all the stuff I told myself I would do since 16-18 years... I STARTED DOING THEM. Made a Routine for it. Nothing is perfect, I could probably be more ''in shape and more efficient'' but I dont let the ''maybe/could be bother me''.... cause I know... Since 25years old... the past 3 years have been BETTER/Stronger/Improvement at ALL LEVEL. I am finally becoming the MAN I dreamed to be... it's all action. I started slow at 25 years old and been building momentum since... (started at 1 pushup x 6.... now over 25 x 6)... studied 30 minutes after work.. now at 2 hours after work every day.... 1h30 gym, 8hours work, 2 hours study, 2 hours of ''leisure (cooking included'', a bit of dancing a few times a week, sleep early, wake up early... A new man.... some times I slip but I get back eventually. Overall... I am ABOVE and much more disciplined and focused, sorted out compared to previous 25 years old of life...The child died, the man grew up

[coldvoid]

Jesus. Peterson use to be like me? Maybe all isn't lost.

[pieterlindeque]

This video found me at the right time it seems. Turning 26 in November and right now I'm in a state where I'm basically just over-indulging in everything. Can't stop drinking crap that's bad for me, can't stop eating crap that's bad for me, my libido is absolutely out of control and I'm just diving into porn and sexual persuits basically every single day. My entire existence for the past month has been focused on desire-fullfillment, and I realise this and I'm not happy about it. It's like the hedonistic, deviant, degenerate and perverted 10% of my mind has become 90% of my focus, which is wrong and absurd for obvious reasons. It's just 10% of my being yet it's so intense lately it dominates my life. Unacceptable.

I don't need inspiration from a video to get my shit together, but it's always good to know someone you value as a source of wisdom and intellectual discourse has overcome similar issues. We always KNOW what we need to do and we always KNOW that it all comes down to us but fucking up is too easy and I've always taken the easy way out. Just gotta really put my foot down and stop the destructive behaviour. Stop the drinking. Stop the over-eating. Stop the partying. Stop projecting sexual thoughts and fantasies onto every God damn thing. Stop being a dumbass, basically. I'm gonna drop this shit cold Turkey. Had enough. Feeling so trash physically and mentally I can barely think straight and obsess over nonsense. I'm done.

Let's hope I can pull up my mental bootstraps and good luck to everyone else who is trying to get right.

[VincentHondius]

Not lying in a relationship is definitely the way to go. Learned this the hard way. Losing a meaningful relationship is hard, losing your best friend is almost unbearable.

[sirraulo]

This really makes him human and makes us realize that even at the lowest of places, anyone can strive and become better versions of themselves. Thank you Sir, for sharing this part of your life to us.

[chuckhoyle]

I probably sorted myself out at 17 when I took a hard look at who I was hanging out with, what I was doing, and where my trajectory was taking me. Then I decided that I was going to go to school far away from where I lived to intentionally break all the bonds I had formed to start fresh. Never looked back. Never went to a high school reunion. Have not spoken with anyone I knew in high school (aside from family). Best decision I ever made.

[T-Bone]

My best decision at 24 was to stay alive. Now im 28 and JP's videos helped me to also get my act togther with my thinking.

[somrajsaha]

Currently 25, still struggling, but in the process of sorting my life out. Keeping it as reminder here, will check my progress in the next 2 years.

[smikketabito]

Find your brains patterns. You know what habits you'd like to get rid of in your life. So when you see yourself about to indulge the desire to carry out the habit - FREEZE. Observe, notice your emotional state, notice the beliefs that are attached to the emotional state. After a short but meaningful amount of time unfreeze and immediately go do another activity - anything else at all. Eventually you'll find yourself becoming more and more productive the more you freeze, observe, and reactivate.

[sweetsweeethistory]

sorted himself out with 25
*finished his PHD*

[RobynRiley]

This video was so beautiful and up-lifting. I love that he married his childhood sweetheart. Hearing him describe himself as manic in some ways really makes me feel less ashamed of my own manifestations of mania. Thanks for sharing :)