Yesterday I had Maxim Benjamin Smith on the podcast to give us the firsthand account he has had over the last couple years as the test subject for The Preparation. We talked about some of his best and worst experiences from his travels, what he will be doing next, and how it has shaped his view of the world. We also talked about where he thinks the world is headed over the next couple decades, and why young men are becoming more right wing. It was a little different from my typical podcast, but if you happen to have boys in middle school or high school and are open minded about alternatives to college, you will enjoy this one.

Podcast Summary

* The story behind developing The Preparation.

* Some of the best experiences he has had, from sailing in the Falkland Islands to becoming an EMT and fighting fires.

* His experience working for a junior exploration company in Nevada.

* How his experiences have shaped his worldview.

* Where he sees the US and the world heading over the next couple decades.

* Why young men are becoming more right wing.

* The cultural issues facing the West and societal decay.

* Book Recommendation: Education of a Wandering Man by Louis L’Amour.

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