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Matt Smith: Rethinking College with “The Preparation”

Aug 23, 2025 · 01:02:39
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  • Matt Smith's 'The Preparation' (co-authored with Doug Casey) proposes a practical four-year alternative to college built around intensive 3-month 'cycles'
  • Smith's son Maxim has completed EMT training, firefighting, house-building, cattle work, and launched a business—a real-world hero's journey replacing traditional college
  • Framework transforms ages 18-22 into skill-building and personal code development, challenging whether college remains the default path

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