"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? And what made him such a legend both in his own time, and since his death? On this episode, we explore Picasso's life, his art, his impact, and the strategies he used to take over the art world.

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Writing, production, and sound editing by Ben Wilson with support from Michael Lackner.

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.

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Topics on the Franklin Guide to taking over the world include:

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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 episode, we examine the life of Benjamin Franklin, and the tools he used to become the world's first self-made man.

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life

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The ten-step guide to being Alexander Hamilton. In the endnotes section, I also discuss:

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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:

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Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

The Life of Alexander Hamilton by John C Hamilton

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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 education, and some of the habits and strategies he used to become one of America's leading men before the age of 25.

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Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

The Life of Alexander Hamilton by John C Hamilton

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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson

Research assistance by Camille Doom

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 modern day Cato, some of out top takeaways from the life of Cato and Washington, and more. Enjoy!

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What was the key to George Washington's success that made him such a beloved president and leader?

On this subscriber-only episode, we dive deeper into his playbook and go through the endnotes - more interesting side stories and random information about Washington and his life.

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How did George Washington shape the future of the United States of America as its first president? In this episode, we examine his presidency, his post-presidency, his death, and his legacy.

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Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

George Washington and the New Nation: 1783-1793

George Washington: Anguish and Farewell 1793-1799

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