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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Becoming the Main Character

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Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

The Life of Alexander Hamilton by John C Hamilton

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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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George Washington is one of the most celebrated and beloved leaders of all time. What was it about Washington that made him such an effective leader? On this episode, we explore the making of George Washington: How he rose from relatively mundane origins to become the head of the American revolution.

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Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

George Washington in the American Revolution (1775-1783)

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George Washington is one of the most celebrated and beloved leaders of all time. What was it about Washington that made him such an effective leader? On this episode, we explore the making of George Washington: How he rose from relatively mundane origins to become the head of the American revolution.

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Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

George Washington: The Forge of Experience by James Thomas Flexner

On Seriousness

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What was the key to Ernest Shackleton's success that made him "the greatest leader that ever came on God's earth - bar none?"

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

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When Ernest Shackleton's ship is trapped in Antarctic ice, he and his crew must figure out how to survive and make their way home. On this episode, we explore the dramatic story of The Endurance and the leadership lessons that can be learned from Shackleton.

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Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing

South by Ernest Shackleton

Shackleton by Ranulph Fieness

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