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Kontrarian Korner #133 - Maxim Smith
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
Yesterday I had Maxim Benjamin Smith back on the podcast to give us an update on The Preparation and what he has been up to for the last couple quarters. We talked about his time in Thailand, Japan, what it’s like returning to the US, and a younger generation’s perspective on some of the issues we see today. For anyone that is thinking about college, or has a son in high school, this one is definitely worth a listen. You should also check out The Preparation on Amazon. You can find Maxim’s Substack below to stay updated on what he is up to. Podcast Summary * The health issues he ran into during his time in Thailand during Muay Thai training. * His time in Japan and how his experiences there highlighted differences with the US. * Why it’s important to recover every once in a while. * The cycles of The Preparation, and why he thinks it is important to do the EMT cycle first. * Why younger generations of men are more right wing and the issues with the Civil Rights Act. * The economic difficulties that are coming and the way the economic system is set up. * His thoughts on a version of The Preparation for young women. * Book Recommendation: A Voyage For Madmen by Peter Nichols. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe