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How to Take Over the World

How to Take Over the World

By: Ben Wilson | QCODE
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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 Personal Development Personal Success World
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  • Scipio Africanus (with Alex Petkas)
    Jul 15 2025
    Alex Petkas joins to discuss the great Roman general Scipio Africanus, his relationship with Hannibal, his strategic military victories, and his legacy. 00:00 Introduction and Special Announcement 03:00 Scipio's Background 12:30 The Capture of New Carthage 19:30 Political Maneuvering and the Road to Consul 26:30 The North African Campaign 37:30 The Meeting of Hannibal and Scipio 43:00 Scipio's Political Career and Rivalry with Cato 50:00 Scipio's Legacy 56:50 Introduction to the Classical Society ---- Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The Classical Society.com - ⁠TakeoverPod.Supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - All premium content for just $7/month ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠GainsInBulk.com/ben⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ - Use code Ben for 20% off instantized creatine and more⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠Speechify.com/ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify premium ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Founders Podcast⁠ ---- Stay In Touch - Sign up for our newsletter at ⁠takeoverpod.com⁠ - Twitter/X - ⁠@BenWilsonTweets⁠ - Instagram - ⁠@HTTOTW⁠
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Joan of Arc
    Jul 10 2025
    How Joan of Arc went from a small peasant girl to determining the fate of nations, and what it tells us about the power of belief. 0:00 Was Joan a visionary of a schizophrenic? 03:00 Setting the Stage: France in Turmoil 07:00 The English Invasion and the Battle of Agincourt 21: The Siege of Orleans 28:16 Joan's Audacious Letter to the King of England 33:51 Joan's First Victory 40:00 The Turning Point 42:15 March to Reims and the Anointing of Charles 47:00 The Siege of Paris and Joan's Capture 53:20 Joan's Trial and Conviction 01:03:30 Joan's Legacy and Strategy ---- Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠ - TakeoverPod.Supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - All premium content for just $7/month ⁠⁠⁠⁠- GainsInBulk.com/ben⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use code Ben for 20% off instantized creatine and more⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Speechify.com/ben⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify premium ⁠⁠⁠⁠- Founders Podcast ---- Stay In Touch - Sign up for our newsletter at takeoverpod.com - Twitter/X - @BenWilsonTweets - Instagram - @HTTOTW
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Thomas Jefferson (Part 2)
    Jul 4 2025
    Jefferson rebounds from his disastrous and governorship and personal loss to create a political legacy that would define a nation. 00:00 Introduction and Recap 02:30 Jefferson's Role as Ambassador to France 08:00 Jefferson's Return and Political Feuds 15:50 The Formation of Political Parties 23:55 Jefferson's Vice Presidency and Media Strategy 27:45 Jefferson's Election and Hamilton's Influence 30:00 The Evolution of the Democratic-Republican Party 32:30 Jefferson's Inauguration and Early Presidency 38:00 The Louisiana Purchase 42:00 Jefferson's Second Term Troubles 47:15 Post-Presidency and Founding the University of Virginia 50:00 Jefferson's Final Days 52:25 Legacy and Lessons from Jefferson's Life
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    56 mins

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