Ben Wilson
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I share lessons from history's greatest leaders. Creator and host of @HTTOTW podcast
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🚨New Episode: Andrew Carnegie (Part 1): The rise of Andrew Carnegie from a poor Scottish weaver's boy to becoming an American millionaire. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Carnegie's Early Life and Inspirations 07:50 Coming to America 12:00 The Power of Self-Education 28:15 Becoming a Capitalist: The Adams Express Investment 36:30 Rapid Rise in the Railroad Industry 42:15 Carnegie's Role in the Civil War 50:30 Carnegie's Business Philosophy and Networking 56:15 Final Reflections and Takeaways Links are in the comments below
Ben Wilson311,168 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
🚨🚨 NEW EPISODE: THE RISE OF HITLER (Part 1) 🚨🚨 How did Hitler rise from being a shiftless, borderline-homeless bohemian, to creating one of the largest mass movements of the 20th century? 00:00 Hitler Finds His Voice 03:15 Why Study Hitler 06:20 Birth and Family Roots 12:00 School and Artist Dreams 17:00 Vienna Bound 26:00 Homelessness and Hustle 33:00 Steve Jobs Comparison 34:30 Conversion to Antisemitism 48:30 Habsburg Multicultural Backlash 52:55 Munich Move and Draft Dodge 01:00:00 World War 1 01:08:50 Gas Attack and Defeat 01:16:15 Spying on German Workers Party 01:24:15 Hitler Becomes Party Star 01:33:45 Rhetoric Tools and Practice 01:39:00 Controversy Marketing Tactics 01:42:00 NSDAP Growth and Branding 01:46:40 SA Formation and Power Grab 01:53:15 Crisis and Coup Planning 02:00:38 Beer Hall Putsch 02:02:30 Closing Quotes and Next Steps ----- Sources: Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw Hitler: Beyond Evil and Tyranny by RHS Stolfi Hitler: A Global Biography by Brendan Simms In His Own Words: The Essential Speeches of Adolf Hitler by CJ Miller Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler (New Ford Translation) ----- Sponsors: The Classical Society - David Senra Podcast - Zodl (The new Zashi wallet) - Speechify -
Ben Wilson124,726 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
Bennett's Phylactery Depp is basically doing an Enoch Powell impression. And Rowling is trying to convince herself. "He's intelligent and charismatic. His arguments make sense. His opponents are all hypocrites or worse... but no. I'm not persuaded. I'm not. I'm really not. (...right?)"
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New Episode 🚨: Peter Thiel's Zero To One 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 The Importance of Company Foundations 46:51 Building a Strong Company Culture 50:47 The Role of Vision 51:47 The Cult-Like Nature of Successful Startups 53:21 The Necessity of Sales and Marketing 55:25 The Paradox of Founders
Ben Wilson57,395 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce
THOMAS JEFFERSON PART 1: FULL EPISODE 00:00 The Misunderstood President: Thomas Jefferson's Early Failures 02:15 Introduction 04:45 Jefferson's Early Life and Education 09:35 Jefferson's Personal Habits and Philosophies 12:30 Jefferson's Political Beginnings and the Fight Against Slavery 15:55 The Road to Independence: Jefferson's Writing and Influence 20:00 Jefferson's Rise in the Continental Congress 27:45 Drafting the Declaration of Independence 30:15 The Eloquence of Jefferson's Writing 37:00 The Final Edits and Adoption of the Declaration 42:00 Jefferson's Post-Declaration Achievements 47:20 Jefferson's Governorship and Personal Tragedy Thank you to Speechify, GAINS IN BULK, and David Senra for making this episode possible.
Ben Wilson58,973 görüntüleme • 11 ay önce
Full Episode: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 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 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
Ben Wilson48,632 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
🚨New Episode: Andrew Carnegie (Part 2) Andrew Carnegie names his price. J.P. Morgan accepts. In a single moment, a poor Scottish immigrant becomes the richest man in the world. But that is just the beginning of Andrew Carnegie's story. 00:00 The Historic Deal: Carnegie and Morgan 02:51 Introduction to Part Two: Carnegie's Early Success 08:04 Navigating Recessions and Strategic Acquisitions 14:28 Labor Relations and Strikes 22:32 Carnegie's Reputation and Industry Dominance 30:39 Carnegie's Philanthropic Beginnings 31:45 The Sale to JP Morgan and US Steel Formation 40:54 Carnegie's Efforts for Peace and Anti-Colonialism 45:39 The Impact of World War I on Carnegie 47:33 Key Takeaways from Carnegie's Life 50:50 Conclusion Links to all the platforms below in the comments!
Ben Wilson26,383 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
New Episode🚨: Top 10 Lessons from 2025 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:19 Communicate Clearly at Scale 06:17 Define Your Myth 10:12 Seize Your Moment 13:28 Be Alone to Think, Collaborate to Build 16:33 Antis Inspiration 18:58 Make Extreme Decisions Quickly 24:31 Decision-Making Frameworks 28:06 Going a Little Too Far 31:20 The Power of Knowing What You Want 34:58 Being Competitively Playful 38:09 Reflecting on 2025 Achievements 42:26 Framework for Setting Goals 46:58 Final Thoughts and New Year Wishes
Ben Wilson15,967 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
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