The Story
Seven essential lessons from The Odyssey; a timeless story of strength against adversity, resilience and never losing sight of your goals.
Who are you?
How can you be who you want to be?
How do you treat those around you?
What really matters?
The Odyssey Mindset translates the ancient wisdom of Homerâs
classic epic into a reassuring and helpful toolkit for modern life. Each of the
seven lessons are explained in parallel to our modern context, with practical
takeaways and applications.
Dr Sam Akbar, an Oxford Classicist and Clinical Psychologist, guides you
through Odysseusâs physical journey from Troy to Ithaca, but also the mental
lessons of this ancient journey of self-knowledge.
Wherever you are on your journey, The Odyssey Mindset will
help you navigate the obstacles that life presents.
About the Author
Dr Sam Akbar is a clinical psychologist with a
particular interest in stress, trauma and resilience. She studied Classics at
Wadham College, Oxford. Her career has taken her from the NHS - where she
treats refugees who have experienced war, torture and sexual violence - to
international training and teaching, helping clinicians across the globe, from
Ireland to Iraq, develop the skills to work with severe trauma.
Samâs work focuses on what it means to live well under pressure, specialising
in helping people navigate stress, burnout and overwhelm with practical tools
grounded in psychological science. Her approach blends evidence-based
techniques with warmth, humour and an eye for whatâs usable in the real world.
Sam retains a deep love of the classical world, often drawing on ancient
philosophy and myth to explore timeless questions about suffering, resilience
and the human condition. She also regularly speaks and runs masterclasses for a
wide range of audiences, focussing on managing stress, building resilience and
learning how our past experiences shape our present. She is the author of Stressilient and The
Odyssey Mindset.
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Description
Seven essential lessons from The Odyssey; a timeless story of strength against adversity, resilience and never losing sight of your goals.
Who are you?
How can you be who you want to be?
How do you treat those around you?
What really matters?
The Odyssey Mindset translates the ancient wisdom of Homerâs
classic epic into a reassuring and helpful toolkit for modern life. Each of the
seven lessons are explained in parallel to our modern context, with practical
takeaways and applications.
Dr Sam Akbar, an Oxford Classicist and Clinical Psychologist, guides you
through Odysseusâs physical journey from Troy to Ithaca, but also the mental
lessons of this ancient journey of self-knowledge.
Wherever you are on your journey, The Odyssey Mindset will
help you navigate the obstacles that life presents.
About the Author
Dr Sam Akbar is a clinical psychologist with a
particular interest in stress, trauma and resilience. She studied Classics at
Wadham College, Oxford. Her career has taken her from the NHS - where she
treats refugees who have experienced war, torture and sexual violence - to
international training and teaching, helping clinicians across the globe, from
Ireland to Iraq, develop the skills to work with severe trauma.
Samâs work focuses on what it means to live well under pressure, specialising
in helping people navigate stress, burnout and overwhelm with practical tools
grounded in psychological science. Her approach blends evidence-based
techniques with warmth, humour and an eye for whatâs usable in the real world.
Sam retains a deep love of the classical world, often drawing on ancient
philosophy and myth to explore timeless questions about suffering, resilience
and the human condition. She also regularly speaks and runs masterclasses for a
wide range of audiences, focussing on managing stress, building resilience and
learning how our past experiences shape our present. She is the author of Stressilient and The
Odyssey Mindset.
