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Podcast: What Are Your Thoughts on Jordan Peterson?
Greg and Dan critique Jordan Peterson’s book “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.” Here is a link to that book: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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Greg’s new book: Inspired Imperfection
Dan’s new book: Confident Humility
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Tags: Book Reviews, Books, Jordan Peterson
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