How to Take Over the World

"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 Just Ingredients - Use code TAKEOVER for 15% off Founders Podcast Particl - Use code TAKEOVER for a 2-week free trial and 20% off ----- Writing, production, and sound editing by Ben Wilson with support from Michael Lackner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 story and talk about the strategies, tactics, and work habits that made him so effective. ----- Sponsors: HTTOTW Event Just Ingredients - Use code TAKEOVER for 15% off Founders Podcast Particl - Use code TAKEOVER for a 2-week free trial and 20% off ----- Writing, production, and sound editing by Ben Wilson with support from Michael Lackner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 over the art world. ----- Sponsors: HTTOTW Event Just Ingredients Founders Podcast All the Hacks ----- Writing, production, and sound editing by Ben Wilson with support from Michael Lackner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 trying to take over the world? We have an event this August. Learn more at https://www.nowheresummit.com/howtotakeovertheworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Legacy Podcast TryMiracle.com/takeover - Use code takeover for over 40% off. ExpressVPN.com/takeover All The Hacks - Upgrade your life, money, and travel Premium Tier - Subscribe for all my guide episodes, endnotes, and mini-episodes Podramp.io - Work with us to make podcasts - You can send me an email at contact@podramp.io --- Sources: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin: An American Life --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 TryMiracle.com/takeover - Use code TAKEOVER for over 40% off. Speechify - Get an edge by processing information faster. Use this link for 15% off Speechify. ExpressVPN.com/takeover - Use code takeover for three months of free protection of your internet data Podramp.io - Work with us to make podcasts - You can send me an email at contact@podramp.io --- Sources: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow George Washington in the American Revolution (1775-1783) --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson Research assistance by Camille Doom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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@takeoverpod.com and we'll get you taken care of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Aaron Burr + more --- Sponsors: Just Ingredients - Use code TAKEOVER for 15% off Henson Shaving - Use code TAKEOVER for 100 free blades Speechify - Get an edge by processing information faster. Use this link for 15% off Speechify. Premium Tier - Subscribe for all my guide episodes, endnotes, and mini-episodes Podramp.io - Work with us to make podcasts - You can send me an email at contact@podramp.io --- Sources: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow The Life of Alexander Hamilton by John C Hamilton --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Just Ingredients - Use code TAKEOVER for 15% off All The Hacks - Upgrade your life, money, and travel Premium Tier - Subscribe for all my guide episodes, endnotes, and mini-episodes Becoming the Main Character Podramp.io - Work with us to make podcasts - You can send me an email at contact@podramp.io --- Sources: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow The Life of Alexander Hamilton by John C Hamilton --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson Research assistance by Camille Doom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 us to make podcasts - You can send me an email at contact@podramp.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.io or learn more at podramp.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 TryMiracle.com/takeover - Use code takeover for over 40% off. Podramp.io - Work with us to make podcasts - You can send me an email at contact@podramp.io --- Sources: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow George Washington and the New Nation: 1783-1793 George Washington: Anguish and Farewell 1793-1799 --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: HensonShaving.com/takeover - Use code takeover for 100 free blades TryMiracle.com/takeover - Use code takeover for over 40% off. Podramp.io - Work with us to make podcasts - You can send me an email at contact@podramp.io --- Sources: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow George Washington: The Forge of Experience by James Thomas Flexner On Seriousness --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson Research assistance by Camille Doom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 one like it? Email contact@podramp.io or learn more at podramp.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. --- Sponsors: FactorMeals.com/Ben50 - Use code Ben50 for 50% off Factor Meals ExpressVPN.com/takeover - Use code takeover for three months of free protection of your internet data --- Sources: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing South by Ernest Shackleton Shackleton by Ranulph Fieness --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 production by Ben Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 protect your data. --- Sources: Caesar: A Sketch by James Anthony Froude --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger --- Writing, production, and sound design by Ben Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: FactorMeals.com/Ben50 - Eat like the greats. Get your obsession fuel from Factor. TryMiracle.com/TakeOver - Sleep better with temperature-regulating and self-cleaning sheets. Speechify.com/Ben - Get an edge by processing information faster. Use this link for 15% off Speechify Founders Episode 309 on Arnold Schwarzenegger --- Sources: Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder by Arnold Schwarzenegger Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger --- Writing and research by Ben Wilson. Production, and sound design by Ezra Bakker Trupiano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices