1. Past Authoring Prompts
The goal of this section is to reflect on your past experiences, both positive and negative, to understand how they have shaped you. Prompts may include:
- Positive Experiences: Write about significant positive events in your life. What happened? Who was involved? How did it make you feel? How did it influence your development?
- Negative Experiences: Reflect on difficult or traumatic events. What happened? How did you respond? What did you learn from the experience?
- Role Models: Write about people who have positively influenced you. What qualities did they have that you admire? How have they shaped your values or behavior?
- Regrets: Describe past decisions or actions you regret. What would you do differently if you could? How can you avoid repeating those mistakes?
2. Present Authoring Prompts
This section focuses on understanding your current self, including your strengths, weaknesses, and habits. Prompts may include:
- Personality Traits: Describe your personality. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? How do these traits affect your relationships and work?
- Virtues and Vices: Reflect on your positive habits (virtues) and negative habits (vices). How do they impact your life? What vices would you like to reduce or eliminate?
- Social Relationships: Write about your relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Are there conflicts or unresolved issues? How can you improve these relationships?
- Daily Habits: Analyze your daily routines. What habits are helping you achieve your goals? What habits are holding you back?
3. Future Authoring Prompts
This section is about setting goals and creating a plan for your future. Prompts may include:
- Ideal Future: Imagine your life in 5–10 years. What would your ideal future look like? Be specific about your career, relationships, health, and personal growth.
- Goals: Break down your ideal future into specific, measurable goals. What steps do you need to take to achieve them?
- Obstacles: Identify potential obstacles that could prevent you from reaching your goals. How can you overcome them?
- Time Management: Reflect on how you currently spend your time. Are you using your time effectively to work toward your goals? What changes can you make?
General Writing Tips from Peterson
- Be Honest: Write openly and honestly about your experiences and feelings. The goal is self-reflection, not perfection.
- Be Specific: Avoid vague statements. Provide detailed examples and descriptions.
- Focus on Growth: Emphasize what you’ve learned and how you can improve, rather than dwelling on negativity.
- Write Regularly: Consistency is key. Set aside time to write regularly, even if it’s just a few minutes a day.
If you’re interested in the full program, you can purchase it on Jordan Peterson’s website. It provides a more structured and guided experience with additional resources and instructions. Let me know if you’d like more details!