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Mar 2022
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232. Narrative, Story, and Writing pt. 2

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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In part 2 of 3 in our Narrative, Story, and Writing compilation released January 21, we explored how stories impact how we see the world. In this second part, we look at what it means to write with purpose and what that ability can add to your life.

We also look into how reading and writing connects to personal growth, and how character is built by forcing an articulation of what we think, how we feel, and why.

This compilation consists of conversations from season 4 with people like Randall Wallace, Jocko Willink, and Andrew Doyle. There's also a section from Mikhaila Peterson podcast, episode 54 with Jordan and Mark Manson.

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