Maxim Benjamin Smith
Documentation of my journey through "The Preparation" program developed by Doug Casey and my father.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 292 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
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This is Why You Don't Settle for College...
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Speaking to you from Uruguay
While screwing around with AI the other day, I asked a question that had been on my mind for a while, “How do my accomplishments over the last 2.5 years stack up to those of ot...
The Planning Never Ends...
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Writing to you from Uruguay
Planning.
It’s absolutely key in The Preparation.
They say, “all good things take time”. Oh, how true that is. The time you put into planning for future courses—or entire cyc...
Learning the Basics
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Writing to you from Uruguay
This past week in the Investor Cycle of The Preparation went well…
Apologies for being a little late on the update.
As I said before, I know practically nothing about investi...
You're Not Thinking Big Enough
Let’s be honest, you’re probably not thinking big enough…
I’m not talking about thinking that you could run for congress, win a Nobel Peace Prize, or become an astronaut. That’s largely childish.
I’m talking about developing the ability t...
Investor Cycle: The First Week
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Writing to you from Uruguay
It’s a big transition to go from an action packed cycle like the Fighter Cycle to another that really only requires study at a desk.
With all the wild things that have happe...
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The beta tester of The Preparation, a four-year alternative to college. Became an EMT, worked on wildfires, sailed through the Strait of Magellan, packed mules in the Rockies, flown planes, and worked on geophysics crews...
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