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Benjamin Wilson

How to Take Over the World

A weekly History and Education podcast featuring Ben Wilson
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How to Take Over the World

Benjamin Wilson

How to Take Over the World

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How to Take Over the World

Benjamin Wilson

How to Take Over the World

A weekly History and Education podcast featuring Ben Wilson
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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
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 fr
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
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.---Sponsors:Henson Shaving - Us
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!---Sponsors:Premium Feed - To hear every episode as it comes out, including endnotes,
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.---Sponso
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 countr
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.---Sponsors:Premium Feed - To hear every episode as it comes out, inc
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.---Sponsors:FactorMeals.com/Ben50
More of my takeaways about obsession, cloning yourself, keeping a schedule, and more.---New Website: TakeOverPod.comTalk with BenAsk a question for upcoming AMA episodeYouTube ChannelTo sign up for premium tier, go here.If you ar
To watch this episode on YouTube, tap here: https://youtu.be/xlwwhAeknkA -----MrBeast joins the podcast to discuss how he trains and manages his employees, why he didn't take Christmas and Thanksgiving off for more than five years, what separ
In this endnotes episode, I cover Napoleon's psychology, his leadership style, his love life, his children, why France accepted an emperor so soon after ejecting their king, and much more.If you are interested in a premium subscription but ca
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 str
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
My review of the Ridley Scott directed movie, Napoleon. I go through what I liked and didn't like, some of the historical inaccuracies, and how the movie could have been better.-----Sponsors:Premium Feed - To hear every episode as it comes o
TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE (AND ALL FUTURE BONUS CONTENT) SUBSCRIBE HERE ---> Takeoverpod.supercast.com-----The mysterious life of Grigory Rasputin, the infamous Russian mystic and advisor to the Romanov family. We parse the enigmatic and often
TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE (AND ALL FUTURE BONUS CONTENT) SUBSCRIBE HERE ---> Takeoverpod.supercast.com-----Topics Covered:- Catherine Wright- The tied skirt fashion craze- Why Wilbur and Orville never married- A few minor corrections- The
Part 2 covers the the triumph of the Wright Brothers, and how achieved human flight for the first time - and popularized it.Sponsors:Premium Feed - To hear every episode as it comes out, including endnotes, bonus episodes, and mini-episodes.
Part 1 covers the the rise of the Wright Brothers, and how they went from frontier bicycle salesmen to aviation researchers. This episode covers some of their early insights into flight, and how their ability to frame the problem of flight diff
TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE (AND ALL FUTURE BONUS CONTENT) SUBSCRIBE HERE ---> Takeoverpod.supercast.com-----Topics Covered:- Mongol invasion of Europe- The rise and fall of Christianity in Asia- Genghis Khan's red hair- "Don't let him be fr
Part 2 covers the creation Genghis Khan's empire. It dives deeper into how he led, the strategies he used to win his battles, how he consolidated his empire, and what motivated him.Sponsors:LinkedHacker.com/Ben - Follow this link for $100 off
Part 1 covers the awe-inspiring ascent of Genghis Khan, the legendary conqueror. Discover how he overcame adversity to become a unifying force among fragmented tribes. Our episode delves into his military brilliance and innovative strategies, o
What did the movie Oppenheimer get right? What was historically inaccurate? Did they manage to capture the true spirit of all the characters involved? What does J Rober Oppenheimer's life ultimately mean? I answer all of these questions and sha
Learn the true story behind the father of the atomic bomb. This episode explores not only his groundbreaking achievements as the inventor of the nuclear bomb but also the profound lessons his life and work offer. From his relentless pursuit of
Admiral Horatio Nelson's achievements and victories, including The Battle of Copenhagen and the battle of Trafalgar.---Sponsors:LinkedHacker.com/Ben - Follow this link for $100 off your next LinkedIn advertising campaignFounders Podcast---
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