How to Take Over the World

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 Jefferson's...

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 01:40 Sponsor Message: Gains in Bulk 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 Roman...

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 Co...

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 Devotio...

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 Li...

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 Obsessio...

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. Links: https://takeoverpod.supercast.com/ https://www.highagency.com/ * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep....

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. ----- Sponsors: Speechify - Go to speechify.com/ben to get 15% off Speechify...

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 t...

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 a...

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. ----- 00:00 - Introduction: The Farce and Reality of Donald Trump 02:40 - Who is Donal...

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 - Takeaways ---...

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 moveme...

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 --- Sponsors: Speechify.com/Ben - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify Pre...

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. --- Sponsors: Speechify.com/Ben - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify Premium HTTOTW...

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 Premium - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bonus episode, subscribe to How to Take Over the World Premium --- Stay in touch: Twitter/X: @BenWilsonTweets Instagram...

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 - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bonus episode, subscribe to How to Take Over the World Premium --- Stay in touch: Twitter/X: @BenWilsonTweets Instagram: @HTTOTW Email me: Ben@takeoverpod.com S...

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.costofglory.com/cog-retreats/texas-retreat - Austin Retreat with the Cost of Glory. Use code TAKEOVER for $200 off. HTTOTW Premium - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bo...

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 - Use code Takeover for $200 off. Subscribe for the full episode at takeoverpod.supercast.com. * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode...

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 - Use code Ben to get a free shaker and $20 off HTTOTW Premium - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bonus episode, subscribe to How to Take Over the World Premium ---...

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. ----- Sponsors Becoming The Main Character ----- Follow me on social media: Twitter: @BenWilsonTweets Instagram: @HTTOTW * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep....

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. ----- Sponsors Becoming The Main...

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. ----- Sponsors: Speechify - Go to speechify.com/ben to get 15% off Speechify Premium Vesto - Get all of your company's financial accounts in one view at Vesto...

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 powerf...

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 subscriber-only episode. To subscribe, go to takeoverpod.supercast.com. To request a free subscription or to inquire about speaking engagements, email ben@takeoverpo...