The conventional path for young men is breaking down. College is more expensive than ever, jobs are disappearing faster than degrees can keep up, and an entire generation is being pushed into debt, confusion, and dependence before they’ve even had a chance to build real-world skills. More parents and young men are starting to ask a hard question: “If this system is failing, what actually works?”
In today’s episode, I am joined by entrepreneur, rancher, and author Matt Smith to discuss The Preparation, his new book co-written with my friend and mentor Doug Casey. We break down how real competence creates confidence, why character matters more than credentials, and how skill acquisition, mentorship, and responsibility can shape capable, independent individuals inside a system designed to produce the opposite.Â
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IN TODAY’S EPISODE
- Listen in to hear why the traditional college path is failing young men
- Learn why exposure to risk and responsibility builds judgment that schools never teach
- Hear why character and responsibility matter far more than credentials
- Finish this episode with a clear alternative to raising dependent boys in an increasingly unstable world
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