Jordan Peterson - Why Young People Party & Procrastinate

Why do we choose short term pleasure over meaningful work even when we know that it is a bad deal in the long run?

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[Meteor_pending]

I'm procrastinating right now aren't I?

[notorious_trollfaust]

The art is resist the moment temptation to archieve long-term success.

[noahbranch]

Partying and procrastinating go hand in hand. Its also important to recognize that most people party because its a form of social conformity. I know lots of people my own age that party all the time not because they really want to but because all their friends are partying and they dont want to feel ostracized or left behind.

[Yotrymp]

Maybe part of the reason this happens is most young people aren't taught how to prepare for their future, or what that even means.

[WTFPROductions]

“Yeah, yeah...no”-Jordan Peterson, 2017

[lukimarzi]

I'm 16 and I know that myself and most of my peers have no idea where to start. Teachers tell kids that you can be whatever you want to be but they don't even hint at how you get there. So many kids my age are lost and confused and because of this they lose motivation.

[briantobias]

Set your future up young, you won't regret it.

[buybuydandavis]

I wonder how much has to do with the atomization of families. Without true extended families in your life, the time horizons you observe in other people's lives are short and centered on you.

No grandparents and their siblings you don't see lifetime consequences of actions.

[abramporras]

For any young kid watching this please listen I am 29 and I'm drunk and coked up don't own anything and just found this video and from here on out I am going to redeem myself and the reason I am this way is because I got my right leg cut off mid calf . don't drink or do drugs please it's not worth it

[bjornfinkelburgensteinski]

I'm watching this while procrastinating

[EllaRingrose]

This used to be me.. I used to go out every single weekend, thinking it would give me all the answers.. Happiness, Fulfilment, Meaningful Friendships, meet my SoulMate.. You see a lot of people use Alcohol as a crutch to reward them with the Confidence to approach that person, or the Charisma to get up and Dance or the Humour to make people laugh or whatever that may be. But if you look deep inside you CAN carry all these incredible traits without a Drop of Alcohol, replacing your Weekends going to Bars to Weekends filled with Incredible Hobbies that fulfil you internally and that build towards your Dreams. Imagine Building the Business of your Dreams, Traveling the World, Building your Dream Body or whatever it is you want in your One Life. If you have ever considered Giving up Alcohol, Even cutting down on Alcohol or wanting to replace your Weekends of Clubbing with fulfilling events.. then I am here to tell you it is 100% possible and very very simple. It is never too late to turn your Life around guys! Clubs are designed to get you as intoxicated as possible and spend more money, it is a Business. The music, the lights, the people. Cracking this code is amazing, do things that fulfil you and the rest will follow! :)

[royhills]

1:35 This is the best description of why I have a drink in the evening after work. The colloquial saying is "I have a drink to unwind". This is the first time that I've realised that "unwind" really means to be able to not care about the future.

[garrettmoss]

I was trying to fight the dragon and better myself...but then I got high.

[MultiNacho]

2:23 "It's risky. It doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, but it's risky."

I feel like a lot of people ignore that little moment when writing their counter arguments.

Jordan Peterson is a man that emphasizes the importance of socializing in many aspects(which is in a way what partying is). What he is trying to get at here, is that instant gratification shouldn't blind you to long term consequences or responsibilities.

It's not that these people don't have value hierarchies, it's just that their hierarchies emphasize instant gratification.

In short, work towards your goals all week and then party hard on Sunday.

[markleighton]

This is uploaded at the start of fresher's week at my university... makes me think :/

[mjfraser]

"Drunkenness is temporary suicide" - Bertrand Russell

[SeyidAr]

Canadians are so lucky to have guys like this. Seriously all our professors do, is to read out loud their pre written scripts. It's kinda sad, that i'm studying economics at a reputable university but watch more lectures of Jordan Peterson than the ones of my own professors.

[davidaloha]

It could also be disillusionment. I've always been impulsive but I used to have much better habits. But years of doing the responsible thing led to being taken advantage of, and pursuing a career and lifestyle that was utterly depressing, really put a damper on my sense of discipline. It's like, what's the point?

Now I can envision a better alternative, but it's an uphill battle to fight habits I've developed and not have constant fear about working myself into a corner.

[nmarbletoe]

Partying is a good way to network, which is very important for work.  Stop procrastinating, get to the party!

[blazingsilver]

I'm in the pursuit of happiness and I know, everthing that shines ain't always gonna be gold