[May 11, 2026] We are each morally and socially obligated to do remarkable things. This is because the world is a difficult place, and being part of it means we owe it to ourselves and to others to be fully engaged. Otherwise, we risk becoming embittered, depressed, and hateful.
Yesterday, under Rule 63, I wrote that “life is short, get on with it.” That is true. Life can be brutal and can drive us to hide from and avoid the world. Dr. Jordan Peterson often speaks to this, making an important point: we “might as well take the risks that are adventurous,” since we are all in any way.
How do we begin doing remarkable things? That is a good question—one that belies the immense power behind the answer. The answer is simple yet far-reaching: tell the truth and voluntarily take responsibility for what you should. Do not construct your words to manipulate or distort your true meaning.
You may not yet know exactly what you want or need. In that case, the place to start is to say what you genuinely believe. Of course, this carries the obligation to search for the truth and to resist being seduced by overly simplistic ideologies that let you adopt a false, morally superior stance.
Tell the truth and let the consequences come as they may. Too often, we shade and warp our words to achieve a desired outcome. In doing so, we miss what actually makes us better: the adventure of the brutal truth. We cannot know in advance how people will react—and that uncertainty is part of what makes it exciting.
Speak and act in the way you believe is most appropriate. That is the genuine you. That is reality. When you tell the truth, you possess both reality and the adventure that comes with it.
Why is this a moral and social obligation? If you hide, if you withhold the truth, and if you fail to bring into the world what only you can contribute, you will become cynical and bitter. That bitterness leads to dark places. Not only will you fail to offer your potential good to the world, but you will begin to resent those who are competent and successful, and you may even work to tear them down. That is the pathway to Hell.
NOTE: Many of these ideas today are from Dr. Jordan Peterson.
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Excellent article. Telling the truth and taking responsibility truly unlocks remarkable living. Hiding from reality breeds bitterness, as you noted. Embracing adventure through honesty feels liberating. This Peterson-inspired advice hits home strongly. We owe it to ourselves and society to contribute fully. No more shading words for comfort. Let’s act genuinely starting today.
Unfortunately, that message will go nowhere with the fraudsters.