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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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson

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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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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson

Research assistance by Camille Doom

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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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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson

Research assistance by Camille Doom

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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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Sources:

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing

South by Ernest Shackleton

Shackleton by Ranulph Fieness

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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson.

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AMA #1 - I answer questions about obsession vs discipline, where my intro music came from, who is coming up next on the podcast, and more.

At the end of the episode I also give my review of Dune 2 and explain why I think Denis Villeneuve tried unsuccessfully to undermine his own movie.

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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson.

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Why is Julius Caesar one of the greatest men to have ever lived? What made him so remarkable? And how was he able to accomplish what he did? We unpack his playbook on this episode of How to Take Over the World.

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Sources:

Caesar: A Sketch by James Anthony Froude

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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson.

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How did Arnold Schwarzenegger train? What was his approach to failure? Why did he just make things up during interviews? Find out on this endnotes episode!

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Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Writing, production, and sound design by Ben Wilson.

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