Great Books Ep 72. Sophocles - Ajax. The Unseen Mental Health Struggles of Executives
Executives today face a lot more stress than in the past - the world is incredibly complex, there are expectations to keep updated on myriads of things, and work in hostile situations constantly.
“To look on self-wrought woes, when no other hath had a hand therein—this lays sharp pangs to the soul.”
~ ‘Ajax’ by Sophocles (Richard. C. Jebb translation. p145)
Brief Summary
The play opens in front of Ajax’s tent, where Ulysses is seen investigating the slaughter of Greek cattle. He suspects Ajax. He hears Athena, …
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