In a move that has left fans scratching their heads and literary critics shaking theirs, renowned psychologist and intellectual provocateur Jordan Peterson has announced plans to release a new edition of his best-selling book “12 Rules for Life,” condensed into a single rule: “Use Common Sense.” The bombshell announcement, made via a cryptic tweet featuring a photo of Peterson holding a single index card with the words “Rule 1: Use Common Sense” scrawled in bold letters, has sparked a flurry of speculation and debate among readers, who are left wondering: Was that it?

“It’s the shortest self-help book ever written,” declared one bemused reader, as they leafed through the slim volume in search of additional rules or insights. “I mean, I appreciate the simplicity, but I was expecting a bit more bang for my buck.”

Indeed, the decision to condense “12 Rules for Life” into a single rule has raised eyebrows among Peterson’s legions of fans, many of whom had grown accustomed to the Canadian psychologist’s trademark verbosity and penchant for weaving together philosophy, psychology, and pop culture into a dense tapestry of intellectual insight.

“I always knew Jordan Peterson was a straight shooter, but this is taking it to a whole new level,” remarked one loyal fan, as they attempted to reconcile the simplicity of the new edition with the complexity of Peterson’s previous work. “I guess sometimes less really is more.”

Yet, while some readers have embraced the minimalist approach of “1 Rule for Life,” others have expressed disappointment at the lack of additional rules and guidance, lamenting the absence of Peterson’s trademark wisdom and wit.

“I was hoping for at least a dozen rules, if not more,” confessed one disillusioned reader, as they tossed the slim volume onto a pile of unread self-help books gathering dust on their nightstand. “But I guess one rule is better than none, right?”

But despite the mixed reactions to “1 Rule for Life,” Peterson remains unfazed by the criticism, insisting that simplicity is the key to personal growth and self-improvement.

“We live in an age of information overload, where everyone is constantly bombarded with advice and guidance from every direction,” declared Peterson, as he fielded questions from a roomful of perplexed reporters at a press conference announcing the new edition. “Sometimes, the best thing we can do is simplify and focus on what truly matters. And in my opinion, the most important rule of all is to use common sense.”

And so, as readers around the world prepare to dive into “1 Rule for Life,” one thing is for certain: Jordan Peterson may have condensed his book, but he’s still managed to spark a conversation and challenge readers to think critically about their lives and the world around them. After all, as Peterson himself would say, sometimes the simplest advice is the most profound.