How to Take Over the World

By: Ben Wilson | QCODE
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  • Summary

  • 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 understand the great ones, so that you can follow in their footsteps.
    2025
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Episodes
  • The Gangster Philosopher: Francois de la Rochefoucauld

    The Gangster Philosopher: Francois de la Rochefoucauld
    May 2 2025
    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 Life and Aristocratic Background 05:40 Political Intrigues and Rebellions 10:15 The Fronde and Its Aftermath 19:00 Literary Achievements and Maxims 22:00 Friendship, Love, and True Virtue 24:00 Strengths, Weaknesses, and Self-Honesty 35:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections ----- Sponsors: Gains In Bulk - Use code Ben for 20% off Austin Lab by Shokworks Speechify - Use code Ben for 15% Speechify Premium
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    38 mins
  • “You Couldn’t Pay Me to Stop” — David Senra on Obsession and Great Founders

    “You Couldn’t Pay Me to Stop” — David Senra on Obsession and Great Founders
    Apr 29 2025
    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 Obsession 41:00 Tennis as a Metaphor for Mastery 44:30 Creatine and Gains in Bulk 45:15 Who Can Be a Founder? 51:00 The Unique Genius of Da Vinci 51:47 The Obsession of Inventors 55:30 Fame and Focus 01:07:45 The Value of Private Ownership 01:20:00 The Game of Kings and Modern Power 01:22:45 The Artistic View of Life 01:32:40 The Power of Podcasting 01:47:00 Books Every Young Man Should Read 01:57:12 Final Thoughts ----- Sponsors: ⁠Austin Lab by Shokworks⁠ ⁠Gains In Bulk⁠ - Go to gainsinbulk.com/pages/ben and use code Ben for $20 and a free shaker. ⁠Speechify⁠⁠ - Go to speechify.com/ben to get 15% off Speechify Premium ⁠HTTOTW Premium⁠ - Get all episodes, end notes, mini-episodes, and more at takeoverpod.supercast.com
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • How To Be More High Agency & A Political Plan for Taking Over the World (Free Preview)

    How To Be More High Agency & A Political Plan for Taking Over the World (Free Preview)
    Apr 24 2025
    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/
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    11 mins

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