Spoil Them The Right Way | Katy Milkman

Percy Jackson, a young boy with dyslexia and ADHD, finds out he is a demigod and the son of Poseidon. Accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt, Percy must navigate the world of Greek mythology, attend Camp Half-Blood, and go on a perilous journey with his friends Annabeth and Grover to clear his name and save the world from another war between the gods. Along the way, he faces various mythological monsters and gods, ultimately discovering the true thief and the plot to revive Kronos, the Lord of the Titans.

In this ground-breaking book, Katy Milkman reveals a proven path to help readers move from where they are to where they want to be. Drawing on her original research and the work of her world-renowned scientific collaborators, Milkman shares strategic methods for identifying and overcoming common barriers to change, such as impulsivity, procrastination, and forgetfulness. The book offers innovative approaches like 'temptation bundling,' using timely reminders, and creating 'set-it-and-forget-it systems' to make change more achievable. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring solutions to specific roadblocks and using science to stack the deck in favor of successful change.

The Odyssey, attributed to Homer, is an ancient Greek epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. The poem explores Odysseus's encounters with various mythical creatures, divine interventions, and natural challenges. Upon his return to Ithaca, he must confront the suitors who have been vying for his wife Penelope's hand in marriage. With the help of his son Telemachus and the goddess Athena, Odysseus devises a plan to defeat the suitors and reclaim his throne. The poem is a reflection on human nature, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions, and it remains a crucial component of ancient Greek literature and Western cultural heritage.