How to Take Over the World

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...

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 - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bonus episodes subscribe for only $7/month. ----- Writing, production, and sound editing by Ben Wilson with support from Michael Lackner. * Thi...

The story of how Phil Knight founded one of the great companies - and brands - of all time. ----- Sponsors: Founders Podcast Speechify - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify Premium ----- Writing, production, and sound editing by Ben Wilson with support from Michael Lackner. * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is...

"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. ----- Sponsors: HTTOTW Event Found...

"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 remarkable...

"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 ove...

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! Sponsors: HTTOTW Event Becoming the Main Character Podcast * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPo...

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? + much more! ----- To subscribe, visit takeoverpod.supercast.com If you want to start a podcast with us, email contact@podramp.io or visit podramp.io. Want to hang out with other people tr...

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. --- Sponsors: Premium Tier - Subscribe for all my guide episodes, endn...

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 + more! --- To subscribe, sign up at takeoverpod.supercast.com If you are a student or can't afford a premium subscription right now, email me at Ben@take...

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 Pamphlet His duel with Aar...

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. --- Sponsors: Premium Tier - Subscribe for all my guide episodes,...

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! --- Sponsors: Cost of Glory How to Take Over the World Premium Podramp.io - Work with...

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. --- To subscribe go to takeoverpod.supercast.com. Like this podcast and want to create one like it? Email contact@podramp...

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. --- Sponsors: How to Take Over the World Premium --- Sources: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow George Washington and the New Nation: 1783-1793 George Washington: Anguish and Farewell 1793-1799 --- Writing, re...

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. --- Sponsors: How to Take Over the World Premium Speechify - Get an edge by processing information...

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. --- --- Sources: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow George Washington: The Forge of Experience by J...

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. --- To subscribe go to takeoverpod.supercast.com. Like this podcast and want to create o...

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. --- --- Sources: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing South by Ernest Shackleton Shackleton by Ranulph Fieness --- Wri...

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. --- Links: Sign up for premium Ask a question for the next AMA Raise a Genius! Mentava --- Writing, research, and...

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 - Use code takeover for two free years of razor blades (just make sure to add them to your cart) Incogni - Use code takeover for 60% off an annual plan to prote...

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, bonus episodes, and mini-episodes. --- Sources: Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder by Arnold Schwarzenegger Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Stor...

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. --- Sponsors: Speechify.com/Ben - Get an edge by processing information faster. Use this link for 15% off Speechify Founders Episode 309 on Arnold Schwarzenegger ---...

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. --- Sponsors: Incogni.com/takeover - Use code takeover for 60% off an annual plan. --- Writing, production, and sound design...

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, including endnotes, bonus episodes, and mini-episodes. --- Sources: Titan by Ron Chernow Random Reminiscences of Men and Events --- Writing, production, and so...