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The Odysseus Trap: A Clear Path to Lesser Goals

The Odysseus Trap: A Clear Path to Lesser Goals

Update: 2025-10-20
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In Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus and his men faced a long, arduous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.


Early in the voyage, a series of fierce storms blow them off course and land them on a mysterious, sunlit island. It seemed peaceful, with gentle winds, calm seas, and fertile land. The inhabitants were friendly and welcoming. They offered Odysseus and his men food, specifically the fruit of the lotus plant.


But this was no ordinary fruit. The moment the men tasted it, something strange happened...

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The Odysseus Trap: A Clear Path to Lesser Goals

The Odysseus Trap: A Clear Path to Lesser Goals

Sahil Bloom