Happy birthday! Jordan Peterson turns 63 today

‘12 Rules for Life’ author Jordan Peterson is celebrating his 63rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author-scientist Jordan Peterson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 63rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Peterson, a cultural icon

Born Jordan Bernt Peterson in Edmonton on June 12, 1962, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Peterson's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jordan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jordan Peterson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 63.

Happy Birthday, Jordan, you're the best!

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