How to Start a Country (Network State Review)

How to Start a Country (Network State Review)

Author: Ben Wilson March 15, 2024 Duration: 25:57
Want to take over the world? Well, how about we start with a country? On today's episode I review Balaji Srinivasan's The Network State where he explains his vision for the future of governance and how you might be able to start your own country sometime in the near future. --- Sponsors: Incogni.com/takeover - Use code takeover for 60% off an annual plan. --- Writing, production, and sound design by Ben Wilson. * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. -----

What does it take to leave a mark on history? How to Take Over the World, hosted by Ben Wilson, isn't about literal conquest but about decoding the timeless principles behind extraordinary lives. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific figure, from ancient rulers to modern innovators, dissecting the choices and methods that propelled them. You'll hear detailed explorations of their strategies in moments of crisis, the daily habits that sustained their efforts, and the particular mindset that allowed them to see opportunities others missed. This podcast operates on a simple, powerful idea: greatness often learns from what came before. The thread connecting Alexander the Great to Caesar, or Charlemagne to Napoleon, is one of studied emulation and adaptation. By unpacking these historical and biographical narratives, the show provides more than just stories; it offers a practical lens. Listeners gain a clearer understanding of how formidable wills were shaped and how legendary projects were executed, all framed in a way that feels relevant to ambitious projects today. It’s for anyone curious about the mechanics of legacy, who enjoys history not as a series of dates, but as a repository of human potential and actionable insight. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis that connects the past’s most impactful lessons to your own path forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

How to Take Over the World
Podcast Episodes
Michael Jordan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:05
"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,…
Running Legend Steve Prefontaine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:07
"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 j…
Picasso [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:29
"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…
The Secret of the American Revolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:19
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 Independe…
The Franklin Guide (Free Preview) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:43
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 m…
Benjamin Franklin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:40
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 episod…
The Hamilton Guide to Taking Over the World (preview) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:17
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 relat…
The Legacy of Alexander Hamilton (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:03
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 Newburg…
The Rise of Alexander Hamilton (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:27
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 educ…
Washington vs Cato with Alex Petkas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:42
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 mode…