"If your students are stupid, they're not going to challenge you." -JBP That speaks volumes.

having a teacher like this guy makes me want to go to school again!!!!

Think. Speak. Write. You're deadly.

"I can't believe people aren't just told that." I've never heard the skill of writing emphasized as something other than a communication tool by educators. To see it as a tool to hone your critical thinking skills and to organize your thoughts is something I didn't consider in a serious way before hearing this. As someone who wants to become better at expressing ideas through verbal communication, this video has given me the perspective of seeing writing as a tool to improve my speaking by teaching me to be more articulate.

John Wick is said to have once killed three men in a bar with a pencil.

"The pen is mightier than the M16" Jordan B Peterson.

This mak me want 2 lern better wryting skills. Somtymes ppl dont take me sereously.

The best thing I have ever done for myself was teach myself how to write. I was functionally illiterate throughout elementary and middle school. I could read, but I lacked a lot of reading comprehen. It's very difficult to enjoy reading a book or even a paragraph if you can't comprehend the main idea. But I loved stories and I wanted to write them. My parents said, "You can't write stories because you have to read a lot in order to write." FYI, that is absolute bull pizzle. I don't know where that idea came from, but it's demoralizing garbage. I finally got an 8th grade teacher who actually believed in my ability to write, despite my inability to read. By the end of 9th grade I read Shakespeare. By the end of 10th grade, I had written my first set of novellas. It wasn't good, but I wrote it. By the end of 11th grade, I had won a competition for writing. By the end of 12th grade I was leading editior for the school newspaper. Essays, which are the dread of every high school student, were a breeze to write. In my twenties, I had learned a second language. I got nearly 97% on college admission tests for writing. My communication skills were so good, my department would often send me out to meet with executives about the job requirement. I've writen handbooks and job aids because I can break an idea down to its raw studs.

He's right on the money about students being kept stupid. I've come across this so many times, when i have explicitly asked for help.

Jordan Peterson demonstrates the Power of KZfaq.

I envy the students who had the pleasure to learn and speak with this man.

@2:00 "if you could think speak and write, you are absolutely deadly!"... Wow!!!

Writing & storytelling skills are some skills that I want to develop

Im 26 and only found out about why I should write things at 25.

Every student, whether in junior high, senior high, college, or grad school, should watch this over and over again.

"Thinking, writing and speaking can make you deadly" Absolutely brilliant 👏 🙌 man I wish JP was still teaching. I'd love to have him as a prof.

what I would have given to be taught by this here gentleman.

It is true what he is saying about keeping us weak. I am just starting university in Venezuela and i was told that we better only discuss the subject in class because it can discourage people to write an essay about it. I am so glad for the one teacher on high school that instruct me on how to make an essay and Prof Jordan Peterson, since i started watching him i dont let people walk over me like i used to, and they end up shocked that i have arguments. pretty sweet.

This is one of Jordan Peterson's greatest hits. This message is DEADLY

Power of writing. The best way to teach people critical thinking is to teach them to write. The best thing you can do is to teach people to write. One of the things that just blows me away about universities is that no one ever tells students why they should write. You should write not for grades but for learning how to think because thinking makes you act effectively in the world, thinking makes you win the battle you undertake and those battles could be for good things. If you can think and speak and write nothing can get in your way so that’s why you learn to write. It’s like the most powerful weapon you can possibly provide someone with and I mean I know lots of people who have been staggeringly successful and watched them throughout my life I mean those people you don’t have argument with them they’ll just slash you into pieces and they are not in a malevolent way it’s like if you are going to make your point and they are going to make their point you better have your points organized because otherwise you’re going to look like and be an absolute idiot. If you can formulate your arguments coherently and make a presentation if you can speak to people, if you can layout a proposal people give you money, give you opportunities, you have influence and that’s what you are at university for. Teach people to be articulate because that’s the most dangerous thing you can possibly be and that’s motivating, if people know that it’s like, well why are you learning to write, because here’s your sword, here’s your M16 right here’s is your bullet proof vest like you learn how to use them but ah it’s just it’s an endless mystery to me why that isn’t made self-evident so that’s the sort of thing that can drive you mad trying to sort out it’s like people are there there’s a conspiracy to bring people into education system to make them weaker so a gift that keeps the competition down maybe that’s one way of thinking about it if your students are stupid they’re not going to challenge you so.

Maybe because the teachers themselves don't know the depth of writing.

I remember a teacher of mine from high school that used to say the same thing. She was very wise and I still remember her words, but maybe at the time I couldn't fully appreciate them. Now I understand what she meant.

The ability to assault someone with your words is an astounding realization. The ability to persuade influentially is unparalleled in the world. A bullet can stop your body but nothing can stop your words.

I never thought that writing was powerful. I enjoy writing myself, such as FanFictions and even a book, and plus I've always read books since I was a kid. Hearing Peterson explain it this way, it's pretty interesting.

This Video Just Changed my Life

This is the best advice on the power of writing I ever heard Big like to this video

I was procrastinating across KZfaq when I found this video. I have 2 political science essays due in 2 days, and I have been procrastinating finishing these essays for about a week prior to today. I stumbled across this video and JP totally changed the way I view essay writing. I then convinced myself all the cool things you can learn while procrastinating and I finally decide to continue procrastinating.

The question of "Why should one write an essay?" has been on my mind ever since school (8 years ago) I finally have my answer that also explains why me and my friends, unbeknownst to each other, all turned to writing when confronted with emotionally difficult experiences in our lives. Thank You, Professor Peterson

Jordan Peterson must be one of the most brilliant thinkers alive today and at the same time a teacher like no other.

Writing is a tool I carry with me now at all times. Jake UK

This video helped me so much with my English courses, it helped me with all my essays, because I would write and write and write… brainstorm, ask a question, answer it then debate it, then find a solution to the issue of the essay and so on…. I don’t just give the professor an easy essay, I have them enjoy reading them.. so every time there’s an essay I see that they are eager to read what are my points and views and thoughts of a matter that I’m writing about. Just amazing A+ on all my essays. English is not my first language never attend high school in the United States… and was very afraid before starting English courses, but after I watched this video I understood the assignment. Like Jordan Peterson said “you need to learn to think when writing an essay” I enjoyed writing thanks to Jordan Peterson….

I love teaching people to write. It’s one of the best jobs I’ve ever had.

I'm glad I saw this. Now when I'm in a bad situation instead of overthinking I just write all of it down and my mind does the work

Dr. Jordon Peterson was born to be a teacher!! Thank you internet and youtube for allowing us to partake of his brilliant mind. I regret that I didn't have a teacher like that in real life.

I could just listen to him hours and hours, days and days... God bless him!!!

Makes sense, if you think about. Almost all human achievement is based on individual people working together. In order to do that, you need to communicate, and the individuals who are best able to communicate to others in a way that motivates them to contribute achieve the most. I was watching a documentary about the animation director Hayao Miyazaki, and he was talking about how the secret to his success has been his ability to get others to expend their energy working on his projects.

I see this constantly in online debates as someone who is a good reader but an okay writer at this point. Those who can put their thoughts, reasonings and experience into a coherent written presentation win. Well, sort of win most of the time being in some situations it's very clear that despite having presented themselves perfectly, their opponents incapable of having taken anything from the experience as whole largely nullifying the whole endeavor. Far too often I see those who are great writers and thinkers going up against others who are so utterly lacking READING comprehension and general capacity to think or understand the complexities of the subject at hand at all they don't have a clue as to how badly they have lost and why and how. (They feel extremely strong about the subject but clearly have no real working knowledge.) That in a way takes the winning out of the win for their opponent being no matter how well they have presented themself the other side has shown itself to be so inept at the game and so bewilderingly unknowledgable of the topic the whole experience was just waste of time. To which it ends with the big dummy happily skipping away proclaiming he won because his opponent gave up and left in frustration of his outright stupidity even though it's painfully clear he got his head slapped off his body plus shot himself in the ass countless times while never having scored a valid counter point against his opponent.

I had an epiphany during grad school and wrote this in my notes. “Why have we not been taught why we write? For what purpose?” And concluded that, “writing is a source of energy.” Damn…

This is so powerful. I recently just learned that writing actually transforms the brain in deep ways!

Perfect video to watch before writing a last minute essay...

“it’s like there’s a conspiracy to bring people into the education system to make them weaker” He has always spoken truth. Thank God for people like him in this world!

Writing clarifies thinking and it can unlock one's imagination . Was told the latter by primary school teacher . The former had to be rediscovered in recent years . Good thing I know cursive !

This is going to help so many people. I can write something, but I am very much aware that I have a difficult time analyzing and organizing my thoughts to say something worth saying.

As a college student who has failed English II and is retaking it by simply writing essays to pass. This ramble gave a poetic meaning to writing. I thank you for that.

The only professor that would make me consider a major change.

If you have such amazing teachers, Oh gosh I never would leave class for LIFE!!!!! This is what should be taught and promoted in every educational institution. The weaker students must be helped to come on the same level so that they can compete instead of playing dumb and destroying their potentials.

I'm not trained as a psychologist or an expert in behavioral observation, but lead by some common sense I got the impression that Dr. Peterson was, from 3:28 to 3:36, searching deeply into his own thoughts to try to find an answer to the question he was asking himself: “it’s an endless mystery to me why it isn't made self-evident”. At 3:52 it looks like he formulated an answer that, in his own words, is good enough, and that look on his face and the posture rearranging at 3:54 when he externalizes give me the impression that he was combat ready. Well, I, for one, am thankful for all his efforts and courage to speak his mind and generosity to do it publicly through the internet. More power to you! And to all of us.

Years later we have this special weapon called, " SELF-AUTHORING SUIT" Levels you up for life! Highly recommended!

3:05 "Teach people to be articulate because thats the most dangerous thing you can possibly be." Is just a staggering phrase.

This four minute video was so incredibly powerful to me. It inspired me to fight back my abuser-and win in court. I believe the American public education system has been purposely dumbing down society so there’s less resistance and no intelligent arguments pushing back. I was a local high school substitute teacher a few years ago. 90% of the students could not write a proper sentence. I would receive a full written page without ANY punctuation or capitalization. What was written was basically incoherent. It broke my heart. 😢

Preach Jordan Preach Jordan 🙌🏿 !

Excellent message! I strive to make writing a priority because I know what it does to your and a result your verbal communication is sharper.

I absolutely agree! Our mind needs to be constantly trained and what better way than writing? We HAVE to be prepared and taught to achieve what we would like in the future, as you mentioned 👏

I have a professor who spent nearly 3 hours over 2 classes antagonizing us about writing and asking us “why do you want to write? Why do you show up to class? Why do you want a degree?” over and over and NEVER gave an answer. Jordan Peterson answered it in 2 sentences. So frustrating

I have to admit, I have heard of Jordan Peterson but listening to a long podcast has not fit into my schedule. I believe to some extent there is an effort to minimize the potential impact of Education in society by people who feel threatened if people are strong and intelligent. I studied Economics in College and everyone knows that a business has to earn profits and reinvest to grow, prosper, thrive and keep up with the competition. Yet I went to a college that was trying to convince me that profits were bad and turning a good education into something else. America has a strong PRIVATE educational system and I was shocked when I studied in the United Kingdom to learn that Universities were mostly Government owned and the academic process from admission to graduation at the University level was controlled by Government. I can only suspect that people in power might be afraid of a private educational system. I do not plan to call myself a "writer" ever. I write to learn and communicate with others because communication seems to be important. I went for several years after college basically silent and not saying much of anything to anyone... but nothing happens if you are silent. And to some extent I found that educational value was compromised in my case because I may have failed to mature and communicate effectively. Or maybe some Universities do want us to be stupid as Dr. Peterson suggests. Even when the "no profit" business the University hooked me up with proved to basically be fundamental failure, people working for the University were trying to tell me how wonderful they had treated me and how they had positively impacted my life. I was paying tuition and room and board to go to college. These people were earning a living and often received free tuition and free room and board ... apparently for occasional "favors" such as lying to and confusing students like myself. I guess we have to think critically to survive in the world and protect ourselves.... Never give up!

What does learning to write actually look like when you're not in college writing an essay? Do you sit down and write anything that comes to mind? Do a written exercise developing an idea? How do you learn to write? Another question: how do you become articulate and fluent? Via reading and writing a lot?

I love him

Practice, process, produce, publish, learn, repeat until proficient. *Just doing* the work of writing, as in any endeavor ( singing, athletics, shooting, cooking/baking, driving, speaking, investing ) culminates in success. Nothing great is easy.

Dr peterson is the great teacher of today

Genius

Even when he's sitting down and taking a break, he's teaching

My words are my strongest weapon!!!

Now i desperately want the writing guide he is talking about...

"The best way to teach people to think is to teach them to write. Thinking makes you win the battles you undertake, and those could be battles for good things. If you can think, and speak, and write, you are absolutely deadly. It's the most powerful weapon you could possibly provide someone with."

“Keeps the competition down” very good

Finally found the video where Peterson reviews my essays

There are many things in my life that I missed such as getting the right kind of job and feel way behind in life and I think about it again and again. Past mistakes and failures bring the negativity to me. But whenever I hear Jordan Peterson and Jim rohn I feel motivated and inspired and feel like I'm a winner. By hearing such wonderful messages I feel great and all the negativity goes away. I need everyday such kind of motivation and inspiration. Thank you so much Sir JP. You are great. I don't wish he could be my teacher but by listening to his advice I'm already his students and thanks for uploading this video. KZfaq is great blessing if used properly. Great respect from India, Pune Maharashtra.

I started writing and reading allot as a child. It never stopped. I have had a high position in a big tech company now for 4 years without any college degrees or certifications. I was a plumber lol I have always read books and I write almost daily. I owe all my success to writing. I would not be me, if I hadn't spent hours thinking and writing.

He just revealed the essence of my essays

bit.ly/2FhE7YR - This is my humble attempt to translate Doctor Jordan Peterson's lectures into visual notes. I extracted this bit out of one of Dr. Peterson's lectures. I am also planning to upload more synthesized animated material I took out from his other lectures.

Writing is really important . I will write that this video on writing about the power of writing has made me to write . Now i love writing .

I want that green smoothie... I want it bad

His eloquence is brilliant!

Partially agreed! Writing won't miraculously create in you a critical spirit, however it can definitely help you improve yours. Writing is important to formalise your speech and argumentation so it can be not just more clear, but also stronger. This way you'll combine a strong brick with cement, creating the foundations of a good argumentative discourse.

One thing that I think its underemphasized in educational writing is that the necessity of psychological maturity for good writing is never emphasized. Sometimes, the teachers themselves can be negative examples of such things.

It's sad but true that in SOME area public opinion without reasoning could be more powerful than reasoning...

That conclusion he made at the end is actually a good one... even tho its just out of thin air

I'm so much like this guy. I really hope that I become like him.

They teach us not to think that's why. Just to study and memorize and accept the narrative.

I remember attending a degree course quite a while back, just when all of this post-modern shite was coming in-Sausserre et al, however they also provided a brilliant practical writing course, to brush up the undergrads skills-I think that was the most valuable course I attended.

Thank you jordan peterson

Excerpt from Schiller's 'The Walk' (literal translation): 'Writing lends body and voice to mute thought, through the centuries' stream it is carried by the talking sheet. There the mist of madness melts away before the wondrous gaze, And the constructs of night give way to the light of day. Man breaks his bonds. Blessed! He tore them apart'. German original 'Der Spaziergang' (Friedrich Schiller, 1795): ...'Körper und Stimme leiht die Schrift dem stummen Gedanken, Durch der Jahrhunderte Strom trägt ihn das redende Blatt. Da zerrinnt vor dem wundernden Blick der Nebel des Wahnes, Und die Gebilde der Nacht weichen dem tagenden Licht. Seine Fesseln zerbricht der Mensch. Der Beglückte! Zerriß er'...

I like learning things on KZfaq so over summer vacation when I don’t have writing assignments I just write down what I’ve learned from the video in my own words

George Cukor's "My Fair Lady" (1964). Skill in articulation is and likely always was vital to the strength and quality of one's experience in life.

As a first year secondary teacher at 21, i'm honestly so inspired by this man. Also, your description meant i had to subscribe ahaha

I also think it's important how to speak coherently. It's also a very powerful weapon.

No wonder social media is dominating right now. The delivery of entertainment is done and executed so well by so many people, It's practically an endless cycle of clicking and clicking, thumbnail to thumbnail. And 'endless' isn't exactly the word we need today..

In my humble (and perhaps biased) opinion, students are told this. Many choose to ignore it or they're too juvenile to thoroughly comprehend it during the years they are going to school. To those saying "I wish I had a teacher like this", you may have - it's just that you were busy thinking about your crush or your next game of fortnite. Not really meant to be offensive, just true to the age group.

Writing is part of my life now in the UK and I can see life improving around me everyday.

I'm a mathematics teacher and this is also true for the Mathematical Arts. The Pencil is the tool of the Mind. The Mathematics is the method utilized, not simply the "answer". A computation with poor method work is the same as having a conclusion with a poor argument. How do you know your conclusion is correct? The method will tell.

10 seconds in and I'm already thinking about my BvS debates in youtube comment sections

For those interested, just search for "Jordan Peterson Essay Writing Guide"

What he said at the end of this clip is more truthful than anyone will ever want to admit. The powers that be are holding our lives hostage. The question is, what are we going to do about it? It's millions vs 1 in the aspect ratio. We can be stronger than they are, we just have to believe it and come together.

It's good for memory too that's why I always used to make lists. If you write a grocery list even if you forget to take it to the store with you the likelihood you will still remember the items is much higher. In sales too if I had an important customer I would write their name down to be more likely to remember when next I saw them. Things like that. It's a hand eye coordination thing that trains your mind too.

Hi pat, It's been years due to you i was introduced to JP thanks for this ☺️☺️☺️☺️

One of the best JBP videos ever.

2:31 yes and they'll put them in your place.

i luv this prof's articulation and understanding of critical issues

It’s cool to see him interact as a college teacher

Everyone should be reading and writing every day. Your mind is a muscle, exercise it!