Hannibal Barca was Rome's greatest enemy. What was it about his strategies and leadership style that allowed him to haunt Romans' nightmares for centuries?
00:00 Hannibal's Blood Oath
02:00 Why Hannibal?
05:45 Carthage - A Brief History
17:30 The Making of Hannibal
28:35 The Rise of Hannibal as a Military Leader
31:45 Hannibal's Early Conquests in Spain
32:15 The Battle of the Tagus River
34:52 Consolidating Power in Spain
40:20 The Siege of Saguntum
41:20 Rome Declares War
47:30 Hannibal's Bold Strategy
49:30 Crossing the Alps
59:30 Hannibal's Arrival in Italy
01:00:30 Key Takeaways from Hannibal's Campaign
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JS Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the great composers of all time. What stands out is not only how great his music is, but how much of it he wrote. On this episode we look at his story as well as his habits, strategies, and tactics to see how he left such a lasting impact.
00:00 The Impact of Bach's Music
01:30 Introduction to Johann Sebastian Bach
03:30 Bach's Universal Appeal and Religious Devotion
07:45 Bach's Early Life and Musical Dynasty
09:30 Bach's Mischievous Youth and Early Career
18:00 Bach's Passion for Music and Conflict with Authority
35:45 Bach's Move and Pursuit of Greatness
41:00 Bach's Idyllic Time in Weimar
49:115 Bach's Final Years in Leipzig
55:20 The Famous Encounter with Frederick the Great
01:09:00 Bach's Death and Enduring Legacy
01:10:00 Key Takeaways from Bach's Life
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The Gangster Philosopher: Francois de la Rochefoucauld
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
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“You Couldn’t Pay Me to Stop” — David Senra on Obsession and Great Founders
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
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How To Be More High Agency & A Political Plan for Taking Over the World (Free Preview)
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.
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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.
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