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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:
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
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 lif
“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
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
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 ex
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
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
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 b
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 m
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 journ
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 t
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 t
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. --- Sponsors: HTTOTW Pr
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? --- Sponsors: HTTOTW Premium (https://takeoverpod.supercast.com/
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 --- Sponsors: https://www.costofgl
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! ---- Come join us at the Austin Cost of Glory Retreat (https://www.costofglory.com/cog-retreats/texas-retreat) -
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. --- Sponsors: https://gainsinbulk.com/pages/ben - Us
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. ----- Spo
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
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
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
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. ----- This is a subsc
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 ex
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. ----- Sponsors: Gains In Bulk - Use code Ben for $20 and a free shaker. How to Take Over the World Premium (https://takeoverp
Nike Founder Phil Knight
The story of how Phil Knight founded one of the great companies - and brands - of all time. ----- Sponsors: Founders Podcast (https://www.founderspodcast.com/) Speechify (https://speechify.com/ben) - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify Premi
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 th
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 sty
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
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
