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Ep.526 Catherine the Great Acted Like an Empress Before Russia Crowned Her
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- Good Morning, Money!
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- Aug 7, 2026
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- 79
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Summary
Feeling unqualified can keep capable people waiting for permission that may never come. Catherine the Great arrived in Russia as a minor German princess with no hereditary claim to the throne. But when Peter III became deeply unpopular, she secured military support, wore a Guards uniform, led the coup that forced his abdication, and took control of the empire. In today’s episode, we break down why authority often follows behavior—not credentials—and why operating with conviction can force an ...