12 Rules for Life

by

Jordan B. Peterson

Lobsters

Peterson uses lobsters’ behavior patterns to symbolize the fundamental importance of human attitudes toward Being, or existence. Peterson mainly discusses lobsters in reference to Rule 1, “Stand up straight with your shoulders back.” Because…

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Yin-Yang

The yin-yang symbol symbolizes the intertwined nature of order and chaos. This Taoist symbol portrays order (white) and chaos (black) as two intertwined serpents. The symbol’s white half contains a black dot, and the…

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