
Anyone who has achieved greatness has, in part, patterned themselves after those who came before. Napoleon learned from Charlemagne, Charlemagne learned from Caesar, and Caesar learned from Alexander the Great. This podcast analyzes the lives of some of the greatest men and women to ever live. By examining their strategies, tactics, mindset, and work habits, How to Take Over the World helps you un... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySelf-ImprovementEducation | |||

Cleopatra took over a kingdom, expanded it, captured the heart of the world's most powerful man, and lived one of the most iconic and controversial lives of all time. On this episode, we explore how she did it.
00:00 Caesar's Egyptian Dilemma
02:40... more
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?
00:00 Introduction
03:50 Early Life and Education
12:00 The Japanese Oc... more
Thoughts on Peter Thiel's Zero to One.
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00:00 Why this episode
05:15 Horizontal vs. Vertical Progress
09:19 The Importance of Startups and Monopolies
23:33 Definite Optimism vs. Indefinite Optimism
37:10 Power Laws and Their Impact
45:58 ... more
This episode explores Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy on how to live a life worthy of eternity. It delves into Nietzsche's concept of eternal recurrence, where one's life would have to be lived over and over again, and asks if such a life would be f... more
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I felt compelled to write a review because this podcast is the only one you can put on with a friend or gf and pretty much 100% chance they will like it. On a long road trip music gets old so you pop on Ben and time slips by and you have a great conversation pausing and discussing the content. Keep it up brother.
My all-time favorite podcast.
Ben does a great job of gathering research and giving the listeners a really good idea of who people were and some of their most effective qualities as leaders. I really enjoy this podcast and think everyone should listen!
I love the history, format, and lessons to be learned about leadership that are all wrapped up in a entertaining format. I can listen to while I’m on the freeway.
I have enjoyed listing and leaning from Ben and How to Take Over the World. The episode starts and before I know it the episode is over. One of a few podcasts that will hold my attention for the entire show. Keep up the excellent work.
PS - Famous Robber Baron Jay Gould was a very light eater also.
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Content focuses on the lives and achievements of prominent historical figures, analyzing their strategies, tactics, and mindsets to provide listeners with actionable insights for personal growth and success. The discussions cover a spectrum of iconic leaders, from military strategists like Hannibal and Joan of Arc to influential innovators such as Edwin Land, offering a blend of historical context and contemporary applicability. Each episode aims to inspire listeners by illustrating how these historical figures navigated challenges and leveraged their unique strengths, ultimately providing timeless lessons for their own pursuits in self-improvement and leadership.
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