Episode
#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
1:07:30
Published: Wed Dec 14 2022
Description
Ben Wilson is a podcaster and entrepreneur. He is the host of the incredible How To Take Over The World podcast, which covers great conquerors, explorers, inventors, and people who have taken over the world. He is also the producer of My First Million. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Affirmations (4:44) Becoming Friends With MrBeast (8:01) Producing My First Million (8:29) Sam Parr’s Historical Comparison (10:18) Shaan Puri’s Historical Comparison (11:50) Learning From Sam and Shaan (15:01) How To Take Over The World Research (21:20) Hitler, Napoleon, Stalin (23:55) Common Traits of World Conquerers (29:33) What Has HTTOTW Taught Ben? (32:30) Camp MFM Basketball Story (35:11) Who Does Ben See Himself? (36:23) PodRamp (42:01) Managing 5 Projects (43:40) Network States (Brigham Young) (47:01) Sperm Is Down 50% (52:31) Sauna (54:33) Read Biographies & Move (56:39) Parenting Advice (59:40) Losing Context (1:04:20) Challenge - Resources Mentioned Joe Rogan Experience #1638 with Dr. Shanna Swan – https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pLW2tMx4Kw5qaeAcxj0Lj?si=1be76ba37a5a43bd Thomas Edison (How To Take Over The World) – https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GPkApesrhUpPJwsgvbOwM?si=35b483f5ef854300 Napoleon (How To Take Over The World) – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tCx0BdtmnJMDpRpLKf8Yt?si=3194f6c9a5174204 - Ben's Links Podcast: https://twitter.com/BenWilsonTweets Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenWilsonTweets Website: https://www.podramp.io - SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by My First Million. This is the podcast that I listen to and recommend whenever I want to learn more about business, technology, or the future. Sam Parr and Shaan Puri are hilarious, informative, and interesting. Check it out: https://link.chtbl.com/MFM?sid=Danny-Miranda - My Links ✉️ Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.substack.com 🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymiranda 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda
Chapters
Sam Parr is like I've heard this amazing podcast called How to Take Over the World.
00:00 - 04:54 (04:54)
Summary
Sam Parr is like I've heard this amazing podcast called How to Take Over the World.
Episode#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The hosts discuss the traits of highly intelligent people and their ability to quickly process and connect various pieces of information, as well as their unique quirks and showmanship.
04:54 - 10:33 (05:39)
Summary
The hosts discuss the traits of highly intelligent people and their ability to quickly process and connect various pieces of information, as well as their unique quirks and showmanship. They also touch on Alexander the Great's manipulative and sometimes cruel nature as well as a personal message from Jimmy Wales to Sean Carroll.
Episode#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In the My First Million podcast, hosted by Sam Parr and Sean Plaice, they discuss various topics from retail to technology and geopolitics, providing hypotheses and insights on how the world is changing.
10:33 - 17:01 (06:27)
Summary
In the My First Million podcast, hosted by Sam Parr and Sean Plaice, they discuss various topics from retail to technology and geopolitics, providing hypotheses and insights on how the world is changing. The podcast also offers a glimpse of what it's like to hang out with Sam and Sean on a day-to-day basis, exploring different parts of their lives.
Episode#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Although many historical figures have tragic endings, there are still lessons to be learned from their stories.
17:01 - 24:27 (07:26)
Summary
Although many historical figures have tragic endings, there are still lessons to be learned from their stories. It’s important to understand both admired and despised figures in order to gain a fuller understanding of history.
Episode#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The ability to create something new and innovative requires an artist's mindset and the willingness to take risks.
24:27 - 29:47 (05:19)
Summary
The ability to create something new and innovative requires an artist's mindset and the willingness to take risks. Napoleon was a powerful leader because he had a clear vision and confidence in his abilities, just as inventors like Michael Faraday were successful because of their passion for and dedication to their work.
Episode#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The podcast covers the importance of resilience, the ability to adapt to change, and push past obstacles with anecdotes ranging from historical figures like Alexander the Great to personal experiences.
29:47 - 38:10 (08:23)
Summary
The podcast covers the importance of resilience, the ability to adapt to change, and push past obstacles with anecdotes ranging from historical figures like Alexander the Great to personal experiences.
Episode#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
How to Take Over the World Network is expanding to include a new podcast that will cover the biographies of famous artists, women, scientists, and philosophers to fill the gap for ambitious people who want to learn from the past.
38:10 - 44:04 (05:53)
Summary
How to Take Over the World Network is expanding to include a new podcast that will cover the biographies of famous artists, women, scientists, and philosophers to fill the gap for ambitious people who want to learn from the past.
Episode#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The Portal Podcast discusses founding a new civilization in the desert and the effects of harmful chemicals on the body, referencing a study on frogs exposed to weed killer atrazine that resulted in lower sperm count and disinterest in mating.
44:05 - 54:45 (10:40)
Summary
The Portal Podcast discusses founding a new civilization in the desert and the effects of harmful chemicals on the body, referencing a study on frogs exposed to weed killer atrazine that resulted in lower sperm count and disinterest in mating.
Episode#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
This is a discussion about how improving one aspect of life, like physical health or relationships, can help in solving other challenges in life.
54:45 - 1:06:35 (11:50)
Summary
This is a discussion about how improving one aspect of life, like physical health or relationships, can help in solving other challenges in life. The speaker also shares the desire to do more than just studying and to have another business.
Episode#288: Ben Wilson – Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Humans
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In this podcast interview, Danny interviews Ben Wilson about his podcast, PodRamp, his favorite episodes, and where to connect with him.
1:06:35 - 1:07:24 (00:48)
Summary
In this podcast interview, Danny interviews Ben Wilson about his podcast, PodRamp, his favorite episodes, and where to connect with him.