How to Take Over the World
This podcast analyzes the lives of some of the greatest men and women to ever live, examining their strategies, tactics, mindset, and work habits. By learning from historical figures like Napoleon, Charlemagne, Caesar, and Alexander the Great, the show aims to help listeners understand greatness and follow in their footsteps.
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The Undefeated Samurai: Miyamoto Musashi
On this episode we discuss lessons learned from Miyamoto Musashi, his life as a traveling Samurai, his work as an artist, and his famous work "The Book of Five Rings."
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Adolf Hitler (Part 3)
In part 3, we explore how Hitler went from taking over Europe to losing everything.
00:00 Introduction
06:51 Reichstag Fire
09:44 Working Toward the Führer
14:40 Night of the Long Knives
22:18 Rearmament
23:26 Rhineland Reoccupation
31:37 Berlin Olympics
42:03 Anschluss
44:51 Sudetenland
48:15 Czechoslovakia
53:45 Pact With Stalin
01:01:11 Phony War
01:03:17 Norway to Fall of France
The Mind of Hitler (Mein Kampf Review - Premium)
In this premium-only episode, we take a deeper look into the mind and philosophy of Adolf Hitler. Drawing from Mein Kampf (Parts I and II) and his unfinished second book, we examine how he saw the world and how that worldview shaped his actions.
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Adolf Hitler (Part 2)
In part 2, we look at how Hitler went from building a movement to taking total power in Germany.
00:00 - How Tyrants Take Power
01:30 - Beer Hall Putsch Begins
08:00 - Hitler Sways the Crowd
12:50 - The Coup Collapses
23:30 - The Trial of the Century
38:30 - Writing Mein Kampf
44:00 - Lebensraum Vision
51:20 - The Great Reunification
58:00 - Bamberg Power Play
01:03:17 - 25 Point Progr
Adolf Hitler (Part 1)
How did Hitler rise from being a shiftless, borderline-homeless bohemian, to creating one of the largest mass movements of the 20th century? And what can we learn about building a movement from him?
00:00 Hitler Finds His Voice03:15 Why Study Hitler06:20 Birth and Family Roots12:00 School and Artist Dreams17:00 Vienna Bound26:00 Homelessness and Hustle33:00 Steve Jobs Comparison34:30 Conversion t
Stanford's Most Controversial Professor on Why Power Is Good For You | Jeffrey Pfeffer
Stanford GSB professor Jeffrey Pfeffer breaks down his 7 rules for taking power.
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The Crowd Whisperer: The Psychologist Who Gave Hitler His Playbook
This episode explores the thought of Gustave Le Bon was a French researcher and writer whose seminal work, The Crowd, greatly influenced Adolf Hitler and was partially responsible for teaching him how to be a great speaker at mass rallies.
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Top 10 Lessons from 2025
In this episode of How to Take Over the World, I do something a little different. Instead of breaking down one life, I share my top 10 leadership lessons drawn from every episode I released in 2025.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:19 Communicate Clearly at Scale
06:17 Define Your Myth
10:12 Seize Your Moment
13:28 Be Alone to Think, Collaborate to Build
16:33 Antis Inspiration
18:58 Ma
Andrew Carnegie (Part 2)
Andrew Carnegie names his price. J.P. Morgan accepts. In a single moment, a poor Scottish immigrant becomes the richest man in the world. But that is just the beginning of Andrew Carnegie's story.
00:00 The Historic Deal: Carnegie and Morgan
02:50 Introduction to Part Two: Carnegie's Early Success
08:00 Navigating Recessions and Strategic Acquisitions
14:28 Labor Relations and Strikes
22:32
Andrew Carnegie (Part 1)
The rise of Andrew Carnegie from a poor Scottish weaver's boy to becoming an American millionaire.00:00 Introduction
03:00 Carnegie's Early Life and Inspirations
07:50 Coming to America
12:00 The Power of Self-Education
28:15 Becoming a Capitalist: The Adams Express Investment
36:30 Rapid Rise in the Railroad Industry
42:15 Carnegie's Role in the Civil War
50:30 Carnegie's Business Philosop
Ernest Shackleton (Remastered)
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This episode explores the extraordinary life of Ernest Shackleton and the impossible challenges he faced at the edge of the world. Through his failures, decisions, and unbreakable resolve, we uncover timeless lessons on leadership under extreme pressure.
00:00 The Endurance's Final Moments02:19 Introduction to Ernest Shackleton05:32 The Nimrod Expedition and Beyond14:15 Setting Sail
Cleopatra (Part 2)
The latter half of Cleopatra's life, from the death of Caesar until her own death.00:00 Cleopatra's Fall from Power04:15 Meeting Mark Antony11:00 Cleopatra and Antony's Alliance21:40 The Birth of a New Dynasty29:00 The Donations of Alexandria35:00 The Final Civil War of the Roman Republic38:00 The Battle of Actium43:00 The Aftermath of Actium and Antony's Despair47:38 The Tragic Deaths of Antony a
Cleopatra (Part 1)
Cleopatra took over a kingdom, expanded it, captured the heart of the world's most powerful man, and lived one of the most iconic and controversial lives of all time. On this episode, we explore how she did it.
00:00 Caesar's Egyptian Dilemma
02:40 Introduction to Cleopatra
04:30 Cleopatra's Early Life and Education
14:40 Cleopatra's Rise to Power
24:00 The Encounter with Julius Caesar
31:00
Lee Kuan Yew (Video Version)
Lee Kuan Yew took a crowded, dirty, poor port town, and turned it into one of the world's great cities. How was he able to lead such an incredible transformation of Singapore?
00:00 Introduction
03:50 Early Life and Education
12:00 The Japanese Occupation and Its Impact
17:30 Post-War Singapore and the Road to Independence
24:45 The People's Action Party and Early Governance
37:30 Operation
Zero to One
Thoughts on Peter Thiel's Zero to One.
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00:00 Why this episode
05:15 Horizontal vs. Vertical Progress
09:19 The Importance of Startups and Monopolies
23:33 Definite Optimism vs. Indefinite Optimism
37:10 Power Laws and Their Impact
45:58 The Importance of Company Foundations
46:51 Building a Strong Company Culture
50:47 The Role of Vision
51:47 The Cult-Like Nature of Successful Sta
Nietzsche and Eternal Recurrence (Part 3)
This episode explores Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy on how to live a life worthy of eternity. It delves into Nietzsche's concept of eternal recurrence, where one's life would have to be lived over and over again, and asks if such a life would be fulfilling and self-justifying.00:00 Introduction: Measuring a Good Life03:30 Eternal Recurrence: Thought Experiment or Truth?08:30 Nietzsche's Moment
Nietzsche and the Superhuman (Part 2)
The second half of Nietzsche's life, and his teachings about the superhuman (ubermensch) the last man, and the will to power.
00:00 Nietzsche's Radical Response to the Death of God02:20 Nietzsche's Life and Career06:00 Nietzsche's Views on Nationalism and Antisemitism17:00 Nietzsche's Personal Struggles and Relationships19:00 Nietzsche's Major Works and Philosophical Contributions33:00 Debating t
Nietzsche and the Death of God (Part 1)
This episode covers the first half of Friedrich Nietzsche's life, his concept "the death of God" and master vs slave morality.
00:00 - Nietzsche's Radical Philosophy
01:20- The Life of Friedrich Nietzsche: Early Years
04:00 - Nietzsche's Academic Journey
08:30 - The Influence of Schopenhauer and Wagner
18:30 - Nietzsche's First Major Work: The Birth of Tragedy
25:39 - The Controversy and Cr
Arminius: The Man Who Defeated Rome
For centuries, Rome grew unchecked, until one man was able to reverse their fortunes, and free his country. On this episode, we take a look at the story of Arminius, and what it teaches us about how to overcome an unstoppable force.
00:00 Battle of the Teutoburg Forest
03:00 Introduction to Arminius
05:40 Understanding the Germanic Tribes
13:00 Arminius' Early Life and Roman Service
21:00 Th
Roger Federer
Is Roger Federer the greatest tennis player of all time? Despite not being the winningest player, many people make exactly that argument. What is it about Federer that inspires such admiration, and why can he rightly be called the greatest of all time?
00:00 Introduction: The Enigma of Roger Federer
01:00 Federer's Unique Playfulness
03:45 Early Life and Childhood
05:00 Adolescence and Early T
Lord of the Rings
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Scipio Africanus (with Alex Petkas)
Alex Petkas joins to discuss the great Roman general Scipio Africanus, his relationship with Hannibal, his strategic military victories, and his legacy.
00:00 Introduction and Special Announcement
03:00 Scipio's Background
12:30 The Capture of New Carthage
19:30 Political Maneuvering and the Road to Consul
26:30 The North African Campaign
37:30 The Meeting of Hannibal and Scipio
43:00 Scip
Joan of Arc
How Joan of Arc went from a small peasant girl to determining the fate of nations, and what it tells us about the power of belief.
0:00 Was Joan a visionary of a schizophrenic?
03:00 Setting the Stage: France in Turmoil
07:00 The English Invasion and the Battle of Agincourt
21: The Siege of Orleans
28:16 Joan's Audacious Letter to the King of England
33:51 Joan's First Victory
40:00 The T
Thomas Jefferson (Part 2)
Jefferson rebounds from his disastrous and governorship and personal loss to create a political legacy that would define a nation.
00:00 Introduction and Recap
02:30 Jefferson's Role as Ambassador to France
08:00 Jefferson's Return and Political Feuds
15:50 The Formation of Political Parties
23:55 Jefferson's Vice Presidency and Media Strategy
27:45 Jefferson's Election and Hamilton's Influe
Thomas Jefferson (Part 1)
How did Thomas Jefferson overcome failure after failure to become the most significant politician of the early American Republic? On this episode we examine his habits, tactics, approach, and life up until his service in the Washington administration.
00:00 The Misunderstood President: Thomas Jefferson's Early Failures
02:15 Introduction
04:45 Jefferson's Early Life and Education
09:35 Jeff
Rome's Revenge: Hannibal Part 2
Hannibal Barca was Rome's greatest enemy. What was it about his strategies and leadership style that allowed him to haunt Romans' nightmares for centuries?
00:00 Introduction to Hannibal's Legendary Campaign
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02:20 Setting the Stage: Hannibal's Underdog Strategy
03:15 Hannibal's Arrival in Italy and Initial Tactics
09:30 The Trebia River Battle: A Crushing Roma
The Rise of Hannibal (Part 1)
Hannibal Barca was Rome's greatest enemy. What was it about his strategies and leadership style that allowed him to haunt Romans' nightmares for centuries?
00:00 Hannibal's Blood Oath
02:00 Why Hannibal?
05:45 Carthage - A Brief History
17:30 The Making of Hannibal
28:35 The Rise of Hannibal as a Military Leader
31:45 Hannibal's Early Conquests in Spain
32:15 The Battle of the Tagus River
34:52 C
JS Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the great composers of all time. What stands out is not only how great his music is, but how much of it he wrote. On this episode we look at his story as well as his habits, strategies, and tactics to see how he left such a lasting impact.
00:00 The Impact of Bach's Music
01:30 Introduction to Johann Sebastian Bach
03:30 Bach's Universal Appeal and Religious De
The Gangster Philosopher: Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Francois de la Rochefoucauld, was an infamous aristocrat who was always scheming, seducing, and fighting. He was equally infamous as a philosopher, a forerunner to Nietzsche with a cynical wit.
In this episode, we explore is adventurous life, his dangerous philosophy, and what we can learn from both.
00:00 What is a philosopher?
02:00 A Life of Action and Intrigue
03:00 Introduction
05:03 Early
“You Couldn’t Pay Me to Stop” — David Senra on Obsession and Great Founders
David Senra of the Founders podcast joins to discuss the most important attributes of great founders, how to find purpose, whether chicken fingers is a worthy dream, and much more!
00:00 Introduction
03:12 Church for Entrepreneurs
06:45 The Power of Consistency and Repetition
18:15 The Importance of AI in Modern Business
39:30 Analyzing Podcast Success
40:15 The Importance of Charisma and
How To Be More High Agency & A Political Plan for Taking Over the World (Free Preview)
On this premium subscriber I talk about how to be more high agency, including how to frame problems, design solutions, and take action.
Then I talk about my recent travels to the Bay Area and some thoughts that spurred about a concrete way to take over the world.
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Jesus Revisited
Jesus of Nazareth was the son of a carpenter. He never traveled further than 150 miles from his home in his adult life. So how did the movement he founded come to dominate the world, bringing in billions of followers?
On this episode, we explore his life, his impact, and how he was able to build such a powerful movement.
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Edwin Land (Polaroid Founder)
Polaroid founder Edwin Land is one of the most innovative inventors to have ever lived. Steve Jobs considered him one of his greatest heroes. On this episode we explore the methods and strategies he used to build the beautiful products that he did.
00:00 The Eureka Moment: Birth of the Polaroid Camera
04:30 Early Life: High Agency Behavior
07:00 The Obsession with Polarization
09:30 From Harvard
From Orphan to Icon: The Life and Legacy of Coco Chanel
Despite an incredibly challenging childhood, Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion. The episode delves into her humble beginnings, her rise to fame, her relationships, the launch of her fashion empire, and of course, the strategies she used to accomplish it all.
00:00 Introduction to Coco Chanel
01:45 Coco Chanel's Humble Beginnings
03:17 The Power of Self-Creation
07:40 Coco's Early Career
Donald Trump
Donald Trump: real estate mogul, master marketer, and the most polarizing figure of our time. How did he go from a brash young developer in Manhattan to the most powerful man in the world? In this episode of How to Take Over the World, we break down the strategies, mindset, and raw ambition that fueled his rise.
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00:00 - Introduction: The Farce and Reality of Donald Trump
02:40 - Who is Don
Captain Cook
Captain Cook was one of the greatest explorers of all time. And he also lived on of the most adventurous, exciting lives ever. On this episode we break down his discoveries and the strategies that allowed him to accomplish and discover so much.
00:00 - Introduction
09:00 - Early Life
14:00 - Cook in Canada
26:20 - First Voyage
1:14:00 - Second Voyage
1:25:30 - Third Voyage
1:30:00 - Takea
Niccolo Machiavelli
The name of Machiavelli is synonymous with deceit, oppression, atrocity, and naked power. But his legacy is much more complicated than that. His thinking shaped the world we live in, and his advice can help anyone get further on their journey to taking over the world.
04:25 - The biography of Niccolo Machiavelli
34:30 - Advice from Machiavelli's works
01:05:30 - How to start a philosophy or movem
Top 10 Lessons from 100 Episodes of How to Take Over the World
Top lessons from 100 lessons of How to Take Over the World and more than 100 biographies on the great leaders of history.
Wright's Law
Great Leadership Always Wins
Vision
Demand Excellence
Eat Light (Be Obsessed)
Pain Is Where the Progress Is
Charisma Is In The Eyes
Halley's Law
Set Simple Goals
Two Weeks Can Change Your Life
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Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton was one of the great geniuses in human history. He established the basic laws of physics, discovered the laws of gravity, invented calculus, and refined the scientific method. On this episode we take a look at how he was able to accomplish so much by analyzing his strategies, tactics, and work habits.
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Charlemagne
Charlemagne was a king, emperor, conqueror, reformer, and the father of a united Europe. On this episode we look at how he forged the Holy Roman Empire and built the foundations of western civilization as we know it.
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Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew took a crowded, dirty, poor port town, and turned it into one of the world's great cities. How was he able to lead such an incredible transformation of Singapore?
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John Williams: The Greatest Film Composer of All Time
John Williams is the brilliant composer behind film scores like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List, and more. On this episode, we take a look
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Augustus Endnotes and Gladiator II Review
My takeaways and endnotes from the life of Augustus Caesar. Plus a conversation with Alex Petkas, and a review of Gladiator II!
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Augustus
How does one go about creating the Roman Empire? That is exactly what Caesar Augustus did, and on this episode, we dive into the strategies, tactics, and approaches that made it possible.
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Dracula (Vlad the Impaler)
Who was Vlad Dracula, and how did he go from Romanian ruler to blood-sucking monster?
On this episode we dive into the strategies and tactics that Dracula used to take power, how he became a legend, and what we can learn from him.
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The Rise and Fall of Rasputin: Savior or Sorcerer?
How did Grigory Rasputin become a close personal advisor to one of the most powerful people on earth, despite having no education, no money, and no accolades whatsoever?
On this episode we dive into the strategies and tactics that Rasputin used to become one of the most controversial and influential people in the world, and we discover the truth behind the legend.
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How Christianity Took Over the World
What was it about Christianity that allowed it to grow from a few dozen believers to a global religion with billions of adherents? On this episode, we go through how Christianity became a global religion and what attributes enabled its rise.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine the Great united the Roman empire, founded one of the world's great cities, oversaw the creation of Christianity's most famous creed, and laid the groundwork for the widespread adoption of Christianity throughout Europe and the Middle East. How was he able to accomplish so much in one lifetime?
On this episode, we explore his life, his impact, and how he was able to build such a power
Peter (Free Preview)
Simon Peter was Jesus's top guy. But he also denied him three times, and constantly got in trouble for misunderstanding Jesus's message. In this episode we dissect what eventually made him a great follower, and leader.
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Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth was the son of a carpenter. He never traveled further than 150 miles from his home in his adult life. So how did the movement he founded come to dominate the world, bringing in billions of followers?
On this episode, we explore his life, his impact, and how he was able to build such a powerful movement.
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The Greatest Coach of All Time: John Wooden
The story of how John Wooden won ten national championships on the way to becoming the greatest coach of all time.
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Nike Founder Phil Knight
The story of how Phil Knight founded one of the great companies - and brands - of all time.
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Michael Jordan
"I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something, but I can't accept not trying. I can't accept it." Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He's also a great entrepreneur, business owner, and Olympian. In this episode, we cover his remarkable story and talk about the strategies, tactics, and work habits that made him so effective.
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Running Legend Steve Prefontaine
"Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful. When I run, I like to make people stop and say, ‘I’ve never seen anyone run like that before.’ It’s more than just a race, it’s style. It’s doing something better than anyone else."
Steve Prefontaine is one of the great legends of the running world. In this episode, we cover his remarkab
Picasso
"When I was a child, my mother said to me, If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the pope. Instead, I was a painter And became Picasso."
What made Picasso such a great artist? And what made him such a legend both in his own time, and since his death? On this episode, we explore Picasso's life, his art, his impact, and the strategies he used to take
The Secret of the American Revolution
On this mini-episode, I talk about my combined takeaways from the founding father of the United States - Franklin, Hamilton, and Washington - and what the secret was that allowed them to be so successful.
Happy Independence Day to all of my American followers!
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The Franklin Guide (Free Preview)
Topics on the Franklin Guide to taking over the world include:
How to convince someone of your viewpoint
Why Franklin almost started a swimming school
Franklin's love life
Was Benjamin Franklin a shallow person?
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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was one of the greatest scientists, writers, diplomats, and statesmen of all time. How does one man accomplish so much in one life?
Well, he was also the first self-help guru of all time. On this episode, we examine the life of Benjamin Franklin, and the tools he used to become the world's first self-made man.
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The Hamilton Guide to Taking Over the World (preview)
The ten-step guide to being Alexander Hamilton. In the endnotes section, I also discuss:
My review of Hamilton the Musical (👎🏻👎🏻)
Whether Hamilton was right-wing or left-wing
If Hamilton was gay
His family life
His relationship with Angelica
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The Legacy of Alexander Hamilton (Part 2)
Alexander Hamilton was the greatest and most indispensable of the American founding fathers. On this episode we see how he made such lasting contributions to the US system of government. Points of discussion:
The Newburgh Conspiracy
The Constitutional Convention
The Federalist Papers
Hamilton's time as Secretary of the Treasury
The Reynolds Affair
The Quasi-War
The Adams Pamp
The Rise of Alexander Hamilton (Part 1)
Alexander Hamilton was the greatest and most indispensable of the American founding fathers. (At least that's my contention). On this episode, I begin to describe what made him so great, I talk about his origins and education, and some of the habits and strategies he used to become one of America's leading men before the age of 25.
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Washington vs Cato with Alex Petkas
In this conversation with Alex Petkas of the Cost of Glory podcast, we talk about one of Washington's great inspirations in life: Cato The Younger. We discuss why he was so taken with his life, what it means to be a modern day Cato, some of out top takeaways from the life of Cato and Washington, and more. Enjoy!
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The Washington Guide to Taking Over the World (Free Preview)
What was the key to George Washington's success that made him such a beloved president and leader?
On this subscriber-only episode, we dive deeper into his playbook and go through the endnotes - more interesting side stories and random information about Washington and his life.
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President George Washington (Part 3)
How did George Washington shape the future of the United States of America as its first president? In this episode, we examine his presidency, his post-presidency, his death, and his legacy.
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George Washington: Anguish and Farewell 1793-1799
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George Washington: Revolutionary General (Part 2)
George Washington is one of the most celebrated and beloved leaders of all time. What was it about Washington that made him such an effective leader? On this episode, we explore the making of George Washington: How he rose from relatively mundane origins to become the head of the American revolution.
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The Making of George Washington
George Washington is one of the most celebrated and beloved leaders of all time. What was it about Washington that made him such an effective leader? On this episode, we explore the making of George Washington: How he rose from relatively mundane origins to become the head of the American revolution.
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The Shackleton Guide to Taking Over the World (Free Preview)
What was the key to Ernest Shackleton's success that made him "the greatest leader that ever came on God's earth - bar none?"
On this subscriber-only episode, we dive deeper into his playbook and go through the endnotes - more interesting side stories and random information about the journey of the expedition.
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Ernest Shackleton: Enduring The Impossible
When Ernest Shackleton's ship is trapped in Antarctic ice, he and his crew must figure out how to survive and make their way home. On this episode, we explore the dramatic story of The Endurance and the leadership lessons that can be learned from Shackleton.
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Ask Me Anything + Dune 2 Review (Free Preview)
AMA #1 - I answer questions about obsession vs discipline, where my intro music came from, who is coming up next on the podcast, and more.
At the end of the episode I also give my review of Dune 2 and explain why I think Denis Villeneuve tried unsuccessfully to undermine his own movie.
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The Caesar Guide to Taking Over the World
Why is Julius Caesar one of the greatest men to have ever lived? What made him so remarkable? And how was he able to accomplish what he did? We unpack his playbook on this episode of How to Take Over the World.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Endnotes (Free Preview)
How did Arnold Schwarzenegger train? What was his approach to failure? Why did he just make things up during interviews? Find out on this endnotes episode!
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Bodybuilder. Actor. Governor. Arnold Schwarzenegger has managed to make his way to the top of three wildly different games. On this episode, we outline his epic life journey and share some of the strategies and mindsets that he used.
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How to Start a Country (Network State Review)
Want to take over the world? Well, how about we start with a country? On today's episode I review Balaji Srinivasan's The Network State where he explains his vision for the future of governance and how you might be able to start your own country sometime in the near future.
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Was John Rockefeller a good man or a bad one? What did he do after he retired? How do his charitable contributions affect us to this day? Find out on this endnotes episode.
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John D Rockefeller
How did John D Rockefeller become the richest man of all time, and leverage that wealth into unparalleled influence? On this episode, we trace his rise, his strategies, tactics, habits, and leadership style.
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More of my takeaways about obsession, cloning yourself, keeping a schedule, and more.
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Napoleon Endnotes (Free Preview)
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The Reign and Ruin of Napoleon
Part 2 covers the reign and eventual fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, starting shortly after his crowning as emperor, tracing his victories over his enemies, and ending with his defeat at the hands of the British and their allies. We explore the strategies, tactics, and work habits he used to administer one of the largest empires ever created.
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The Rise of Napoleon
Part 1 covers the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing his journey from a modest beginning on the island of Corsica to his coronation as the Emperor of France. We explore the remarkable transformation of a young, ambitious artillery officer into a master strategist and charismatic leader. We uncover Napoleon's strategies, tactics, work habits, and leadership style.
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