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Thomas Jefferson (Part 2)

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How to Take Over the World

Key Takeaways

  • Leveraging the press was one of Jefferson’s superpowers; he knew that controlling the narrative was key
    • Despite claiming to hate politics, Jefferson was adept at the behind-the-scenes machinations that party-building required
  • Turn opposition into strength: In essence, Thomas Jefferson helped found and shape America’s first opposition party and then turned it into the governing party – a pattern that has defined US politics ever since
  • “Philosophers think, politicians maneuver. Jefferson’s genius was that he was both, and could do both, often simultaneously.”Biographer Meacham
  • Want to accelerate your career? Become a great writer – Jefferson’s effective and memorable writing set him apart from his peers and built his legacy
  • While he was a great organizer, thinker, and writer, he struggled with execution: Know your weaknesses and build a team that complements and strengthens those areas
  • Three key takeaways on the life of Thomas Jefferson:(1) There is power in working behind the scenes, (2) Show a genuine interest in others; there is power in quiet conversation and (3) Follow your genuine curiosities

Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.org


Jefferson rebounds from his disastrous and governorship and personal loss to create a political legacy that would define a nation.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

02:30 Jefferson's Role as Ambassador to France

08:00 Jefferson's Return and Political Feuds

15:50 The Formation of Political Parties

23:55 Jefferson's Vice Presidency and Media Strategy

27:45 Jefferson's Election and Hamilton's Influence

30:00 The Evolution of the Democratic-Republican Party

32:30 Jefferson's Inauguration and Early Presidency

38:00 The Louisiana Purchase

42:00 Jefferson's Second Term Troubles

47:15 Post-Presidency and Founding the University of Virginia

50:00 Jefferson's Final Days

52:25 Legacy and Lessons from Jefferson's Life

  continue reading

33 episodes

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How to Take Over the World

Key Takeaways

  • Leveraging the press was one of Jefferson’s superpowers; he knew that controlling the narrative was key
    • Despite claiming to hate politics, Jefferson was adept at the behind-the-scenes machinations that party-building required
  • Turn opposition into strength: In essence, Thomas Jefferson helped found and shape America’s first opposition party and then turned it into the governing party – a pattern that has defined US politics ever since
  • “Philosophers think, politicians maneuver. Jefferson’s genius was that he was both, and could do both, often simultaneously.”Biographer Meacham
  • Want to accelerate your career? Become a great writer – Jefferson’s effective and memorable writing set him apart from his peers and built his legacy
  • While he was a great organizer, thinker, and writer, he struggled with execution: Know your weaknesses and build a team that complements and strengthens those areas
  • Three key takeaways on the life of Thomas Jefferson:(1) There is power in working behind the scenes, (2) Show a genuine interest in others; there is power in quiet conversation and (3) Follow your genuine curiosities

Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.org


Jefferson rebounds from his disastrous and governorship and personal loss to create a political legacy that would define a nation.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

02:30 Jefferson's Role as Ambassador to France

08:00 Jefferson's Return and Political Feuds

15:50 The Formation of Political Parties

23:55 Jefferson's Vice Presidency and Media Strategy

27:45 Jefferson's Election and Hamilton's Influence

30:00 The Evolution of the Democratic-Republican Party

32:30 Jefferson's Inauguration and Early Presidency

38:00 The Louisiana Purchase

42:00 Jefferson's Second Term Troubles

47:15 Post-Presidency and Founding the University of Virginia

50:00 Jefferson's Final Days

52:25 Legacy and Lessons from Jefferson's Life

  continue reading

33 episodes

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