How to Take Over the World

Captain Cook

How to Take Over the World

Show Notes

Captain Cook was one of the greatest explorers of all time. And he also lived on of the most adventurous, exciting lives ever. On this episode we break down his discoveries and the strategies that allowed him to accomplish and discover so much.

00:00 - Introduction

09:00 - Early Life

14:00 - Cook in Canada

26:20 - First Voyage

1:14:00 - Second Voyage

1:25:30 - Third Voyage

1:30:00 - Takeaways

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