Welcome to season 2 episode 32 of the Jordan Beat Peterson podcast.

I'm Michaela Peterson, Dad's daughter and collaborator.

Today's episode is a 12 rules for life lecture recorded in Edinburgh on October 28, 2018.

I'll admit it, I had to google how to pronounce Edinburgh.

I haven't been saying Edinburgh but I have been calling it Edinburgh so that's embarrassing

for me, but I figured I'd admit it.

I've named this lecture the topic of truth, which is why, partly, I admitted the whole

Edinburgh thing.

I really like this lecture, telling the truth isn't easy but it's easier than the repercussions

that come from lying.

I've had a hard time learning that to be honest.

I keep relearning it.

That'll never stop probably.

Well, I hope it does one day.

You know when you're in a situation and it's easier to not say something or to change

the story just a tiny bit that doesn't seem to ever be a good idea or a workout.

It's scary to tell the truth but it's worth it.

Life can get really convoluted and confusing very quickly if you lie.

I've been trying to start out my life, which you would assume would be easier with a father

like mine.

But it's still not easy.

I have a lot going on, social media has been particularly vicious this month with Dad's

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