Maxim SmithMaxim Smith is the youngest co-author of The Preparation and the program's primary beta tester. As the first student to work through the curriculum from the inside, he played a central role in refining the structure, sequence, and demands of the 16-ccle framework. His experience gives him a clear understanding of the challenges young people face when replacing the traditional university track with a skills-based, real-world alternative. Maxim has completed the first half of his four-year Preparation and will finish the remaining two years by the end of 2027. His perspective grounds the book in lived experience and demonstrates that the program is both workable and transformative for today's rising generation. Read More Read Less