Peterson is known to say some crazy stuff from time to time. When looking at a quote like the above, it’s easy to get a little hesitant - how can we alter the structure of reality? I think there’s a lot to unpack in this quote. Firstly, it does seem to be the case that our thoughts form our reality, at least in some part. There is an objective reality out there, though we mere humans don’t always know what it is. That is what science aims to define. However, there are also our subjective views on the world. Many moderns struggle with this element (or, rather, the alignment of this element with the objective world that exists). Make no mistake - our subjective views on situations do, indeed, change our state. That is the principle that Stoicism is built on. Find this episode on: https://linktr.ee/Strongstoic The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and unapologetically deep podcast about philosophy and self-improvement. Join your host, Brandon Tumblin, as he breaks down a wide variety of complex and difficult topics aimed at provoking thought and opening your perspective. This podcast is listener-supported; if you would like to support the Strong Stoic (as well as gain access to exclusive content), you can do so on Patreon or Substack: Patreon: www.patreon.com/brandontumblin Substack: https://strongstoic.substack.com  You can also find me at my website and on social media: Podcast Website: www.brandontumblin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongstoic  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestrongstoic  Medium: https://thestrongstoic.medium.com/    Telegram Channel: https://t.me/strongstoicpodcast  Telegram Chat: https://t.me/strongstoicchat  The Walled Garden: www.thewalledgarden.com  The Stoic Gym: https://thestoicgym.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices