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I agree problems need to be tackled at the source, but some self-help books may help you deal with the problem. 12 Rules for Life is one such book.

FrankyHollywood 8y ago
yes you're right, some books can really be insightful, I've read some myself :) Unfortunately I see people around me who drown in the therapy/self-help circuit. A lot of money is involved, and they keep running in circles. It seems to become a self fulfilling prophecy. If you spend to much time reflecting on your life, it becomes part of your life which prevents you from really living. Before saying anymore clichés I'll stop, and go do something :)
faceplanted 8y ago
12 Rules for life is a complete mess of strangely used bible quotes, misattributed and misquoted philosophers, at one point blatant rape apology, and an obvious lack of empathy from the author throughout. But one thing is does do well that I wish people would focus on over the obvious shortcomings of the author and why nothing has really replaced it yet is that it tells you in no uncertain terms that if you want to go anywhere or have any confidence in yourself you have to acknowledge that you live in a system that isn't always fair and try to make it work for you, paralysis will get you nowhere.
- samdoidge 8y ago
  > 12 Rules for life is a complete mess of strangely used bible quotes, misattributed and misquoted philosophers Can you be more specific with the misquoted and misattributed philosophers?
  - mayniac 8y ago
    Not specific to philosophers, but Contrapoints has a good breakdown of why the term "postmodern neo-marxists", which JBP uses a number of times throughout the book, shows a complete misunderstanding of modern philosophy. [1] Not related to 12 rules, but Cuck Philosophy goes into JBP's lectures where he references postmodernism and again appears to completely misunderstand the fundamentals. [2] [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LqZdkkBDas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LqZdkkBDas (probably NSFW) [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU1LhcEh8Ms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU1LhcEh8Ms

FrankyHollywood 8y ago

yes you're right, some books can really be insightful, I've read some myself :) Unfortunately I see people around me who drown in the therapy/self-help circuit. A lot of money is involved, and they keep running in circles. It seems to become a self fulfilling prophecy. If you spend to much time reflecting on your life, it becomes part of your life which prevents you from really living. Before saying anymore clichés I'll stop, and go do something :)

faceplanted 8y ago

12 Rules for life is a complete mess of strangely used bible quotes, misattributed and misquoted philosophers, at one point blatant rape apology, and an obvious lack of empathy from the author throughout. But one thing is does do well that I wish people would focus on over the obvious shortcomings of the author and why nothing has really replaced it yet is that it tells you in no uncertain terms that if you want to go anywhere or have any confidence in yourself you have to acknowledge that you live in a system that isn't always fair and try to make it work for you, paralysis will get you nowhere.

samdoidge 8y ago
> 12 Rules for life is a complete mess of strangely used bible quotes, misattributed and misquoted philosophers Can you be more specific with the misquoted and misattributed philosophers?
- mayniac 8y ago
  Not specific to philosophers, but Contrapoints has a good breakdown of why the term "postmodern neo-marxists", which JBP uses a number of times throughout the book, shows a complete misunderstanding of modern philosophy. [1] Not related to 12 rules, but Cuck Philosophy goes into JBP's lectures where he references postmodernism and again appears to completely misunderstand the fundamentals. [2] [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LqZdkkBDas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LqZdkkBDas (probably NSFW) [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU1LhcEh8Ms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU1LhcEh8Ms