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📖 On Grand Strategy by John Lewis Gaddis (2018)
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Masterclass in Grand Strategy: Lessons from History's Greatest Leaders

Explore the fundamental principles of grand strategy as we dive into John Lewis Gaddis' book, "On Grand Strategy." Discover why some leaders with endless resources fail while others achieve the impossible starting with nothing. This episode unpacks Gaddis's insights on aligning aspirations with capabilities through historical examples ranging from ancient battles to modern boardrooms. Learn from iconic leaders like Xerxes, Octavian, Lincoln, and Roosevelt, and understand the balance between ambition, adaptation, and realism. Find out how to navigate your own life and ambitions with strategic wisdom.

00:00 Introduction: The Mystery of Successful Leadership
00:51 Defining Grand Strategy: Gaddis' Perspective
01:30 Foxes and Hedgehogs: Strategic Archetypes
02:36 Historical Missteps: Xerxes and the Persian Failure
04:34 Greek Adaptability: Themistocles and Pericles
06:53 Roman Pragmatism: Octavian's Mastery
09:21 Proportionality in Strategy: Augustine and Machiavelli
11:49 Elizabeth vs. Philip: A Clash of Strategies
13:58 American Grand Strategy: Revolution to Constitution
16:40 Napoleon's Downfall: The Russian Campaign
18:17 Lincoln's Strategic Brilliance
20:44 World Wars: New Challenges in Grand Strategy
24:10 Conclusion: Lessons for Modern Life

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