A Bibliophile's Odyssey: Reading The Great Books

A Bibliophile's Odyssey: Reading The Great Books

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Great Books Ep 52. The Odyssey Book 24. Guiding from Behind: Middle Manager's Role as Mentor
Middle managers are crucial in an organization's and employees' success since they mentor and help employees succeed while ensuring the directives of…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 51. The Odyssey Book 23. Lost and Found Too Late: Coping with the Trauma of Unexpected Returns
When someone who is presumed dead returns after a long time, their families may have a difficult time coping or even believing in their good fortune.
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 50. The Odyssey Book 22. Loyalty in Flux: Adapting to Leadership Changes in Today’s World
When there is a leadership change, should the followers reject the old leader, align with the new leader, and blame the old leader for things wrong with…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 49. The Odyssey Book 21. Failing Faster, Living Better: Finding and Stringing Life's Bows Earlier
Too often, we linger in unfulfilling journeys, and fail to recognize our misaligned paths, before it is too late.
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 48. The Odyssey Book 20. The Emotional Turmoil due to Prolonged Sorrow
Prolonged stress, uncertainty, and grief can lead to serious psychological consequences, including depression.
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 47. The Odyssey Book 19. Ivory Complexion: The Lasting Impact of Ancient Beauty Norms
The Odyssey repeatedly talks about Penelope's beauty likening her to goddesses, with emphasis on whiteness. This and similar portrayals have influenced…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 46. The Odyssey Book 18. Character and Company: Is It Worth Being Virtuous in a Corrupt Society?
Good individuals caught in bad company can be swept up in the consequences meant for the whole.
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 45. The Odyssey Book 17. Resilience: The Nobility in Begging, Futility of War, and the Continuity of Life
People who beg for life and livelihood since they don't have any choice are heroes helping to keep the flicker of life in the vast emptiness of space…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 44. The Odyssey Book 16. Separated by Time, United by Emotion: The Deep-seated Joy of Reunions
The relief and overwhelming happiness of a reunion highlight the timeless human yearning for connection and the reaffirmation of bonds. Is that lost in…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 43. The Odyssey Book 15. The Road to Healing: Breaking the Chains of Crime
A wronged individual might perpetuate harm, setting off a chain reaction of hurt. This cycle often spirals outwards, affecting families, communities…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 42. The Odyssey Book 14. The Pig Paradox: Revered, Reviled, and Remembered in Literature and Life
In today’s world, pigs seem to be universally relished in many parts of the world and outright banned in many. I wonder what makes pigs unique to be…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Great Books Ep 41. The Odyssey Book 13. From Stone Ships to Shattered Beliefs: When Good Intentions Meet Unforeseen Repercussions
People who are over-friendly and help others a lot without thinking of themselves sometimes take a U-turn and decide to never help anyone else when they…
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Rob, a bibliophile
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