12 Rules for (a Stoic) Life

The post uses Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life as a prompt and offers a Stoic version of life rules. It frames the list as an attempt, not a definitive answer, and keeps the emphasis on self-responsibility, kindness, restraint, and practical discipline.

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• Live each day as if it were a gift after having died and been resuscitated.
• Treat every person you meet as an opportunity for kindness.
• Read to become better, not to look knowledgeable.
• Forgive others, but do not ask for forgiveness for yourself.
• Hold as few opinions as possible.
• Use a person like Cato as a standard for difficult choices.
• Keep spending habits disciplined and stay close to poverty.
• Consider the worst-case scenario.
• Keep track of what other people have taught you and thank them often.
• Get up as early as you can every day.
• Take cold showers.
• Do only what is right and say only what is true.