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Matt Smith: Rethinking College with “The Preparation”

August 23, 2025
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The James Altucher Show

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What if college isn’t the best path to becoming who you want to be? Author Matt Smith joins James to share The Preparation—a four-year alternative built on real-world cycles like EMT training, firefighting, entrepreneurship, and even Muay Thai in Thailand. Learn why becoming an expert generalist matters in the age of AI and how young people can design their own hero’s journey.