It doesn’t matter how book smart you are..  
It doesn’t matter how book smart you are..  

Statistically speaking,  when it comes to getting the job done,  
Statistically speaking,  when it comes to getting the job done,  

street smarts almost always outperforms  book-smarts? Why? Because street smarts  
street smarts almost always outperforms  book-smarts? Why? Because street smarts  

is anchored in reality while book  smarts is anchored in theory!
is anchored in reality while book  smarts is anchored in theory!

That’s why we always encourage  you guys to get both!
That’s why we always encourage  you guys to get both!

By the end of this piece you should have a good  
By the end of this piece you should have a good  

idea of how streets smarts can  be applied in business and life.
idea of how streets smarts can  be applied in business and life.

With that said, here are 15  Best Street Smarts Advice! 
With that said, here are 15  Best Street Smarts Advice! 

Number 1: Don’t make it easy for them The first thing you learn is to never be  
Number 1: Don’t make it easy for them The first thing you learn is to never be  

an easy target in life. Don’t walk around all  vulnerable and expect the predators to ignore you.   
an easy target in life. Don’t walk around all  vulnerable and expect the predators to ignore you.   

A little paranoia goes a long way  when you grow up in shady neighborhoods.
A little paranoia goes a long way  when you grow up in shady neighborhoods.

In business and in life, predators  always go for the low hanging fruit.  
In business and in life, predators  always go for the low hanging fruit.  

That’s not where you want to be. Your place is at the top,  
That’s not where you want to be. Your place is at the top,  

become a hard to get target and they jackals will  ignore you because you’re simply too much work.
become a hard to get target and they jackals will  ignore you because you’re simply too much work.

Number 2: Look like a threat or  at least like you will fight back 
Number 2: Look like a threat or  at least like you will fight back 

Every gable we make in life is  based on the risk - reward ration.  
Every gable we make in life is  based on the risk - reward ration.  

If the reward is big enough, somebody  out there is willing to take the risk.  
If the reward is big enough, somebody  out there is willing to take the risk.  

Increase the risk of people screwing with you. That’s why the rich always bring the  
Increase the risk of people screwing with you. That’s why the rich always bring the  

bus of lawyers with them to court. It scream out  don’t mess with me for hell will rain on you.
bus of lawyers with them to court. It scream out  don’t mess with me for hell will rain on you.

In everyday life you want to be bold, but not so  much that you're issuing a challenge.
In everyday life you want to be bold, but not so  much that you're issuing a challenge.

This is a very important distinction you learn out in the world. Once again, if you seem like the risk of  
This is a very important distinction you learn out in the world. Once again, if you seem like the risk of  

things going south is there, they’d rather go for  someone else, that low hanging fruit we mentioned.
things going south is there, they’d rather go for  someone else, that low hanging fruit we mentioned.

Number 3: Carry cash outside of your wallet 
Number 3: Carry cash outside of your wallet 

We learned this when negotiating with a gypsy  woman when we were younger.
We learned this when negotiating with a gypsy  woman when we were younger.

We were bargaining for something and, while negotiating, we pulled out our wallet that had more than enough money  
We were bargaining for something and, while negotiating, we pulled out our wallet that had more than enough money  

to pay the amount she was asking. Revealing how much money you  
to pay the amount she was asking. Revealing how much money you  

have obliterates any negotiation. That’s when we learned 2 valuable lessons: 
have obliterates any negotiation. That’s when we learned 2 valuable lessons: 

Never disclose what your buying power is Keep some cash separate,
Never disclose what your buying power is Keep some cash separate,

just in case you need it for small transactions.
just in case you need it for small transactions.

You don’t want everyone to see your hundred dollar bills.
You don’t want everyone to see your hundred dollar bills.

Also, here’s something a  pickpocketer once taught us: 
Also, here’s something a  pickpocketer once taught us: 

Always put your wallet sideways in your pocket so it gets stuck if trying to pull it out.  
Always put your wallet sideways in your pocket so it gets stuck if trying to pull it out.  

Most pickpockets can tell where and how easy you wallet is to reach  
Most pickpockets can tell where and how easy you wallet is to reach  

and they’ll always go for the easy targets.
and they’ll always go for the easy targets.

Number 4: Money that has left  your hand is no longer yours 
Number 4: Money that has left  your hand is no longer yours 

This right here is straight-up facts! The same goes for your bicycle or for playing ball. 
This right here is straight-up facts! The same goes for your bicycle or for playing ball. 

Some of you learned this lesson  the hard way didn’t you?!
Some of you learned this lesson  the hard way didn’t you?!

The opposite is also true: a deal is  done only when the money is in your hand. 
The opposite is also true: a deal is  done only when the money is in your hand. 

Pay attention to how money  is changing hands because:
Pay attention to how money  is changing hands because:

Money is never actually yours,  it’s just your turn to hold it!
Money is never actually yours,  it’s just your turn to hold it!

Number 5: They’re all in it together 
Number 5: They’re all in it together 

Ever watched a group of hustlers do the 3  card monty on the corner? There’s the guy  
Ever watched a group of hustlers do the 3  card monty on the corner? There’s the guy  

who’s shuffling the 3 cards and then there are the  folks pretending to win. This is a classic set up.
who’s shuffling the 3 cards and then there are the  folks pretending to win. This is a classic set up.

In business and in life you’ll find this type of  set up meant to trap you. Don’t take the bait.
In business and in life you’ll find this type of  set up meant to trap you. Don’t take the bait.

Number 6: If you get arrested:  SHUT THE F**K UP & call your lawyer 
Number 6: If you get arrested:  SHUT THE F**K UP & call your lawyer 

This is by far the most valuable legal  advice there is. Shut the hell up! 
This is by far the most valuable legal  advice there is. Shut the hell up! 

Always be polite, don’t offer any kind of  information. Ask if you are free to go or if  
Always be polite, don’t offer any kind of  information. Ask if you are free to go or if  

you are being detained and until the moment you  can call your lawyer, you keep your mouth shut.
you are being detained and until the moment you  can call your lawyer, you keep your mouth shut.

They even say it to you upfront: Everything  you say can and will be used against you! 
They even say it to you upfront: Everything  you say can and will be used against you! 

So don’t give them anything to use against you.
So don’t give them anything to use against you.

Number 7: If someone asks you  what time it is, keep walking 
Number 7: If someone asks you  what time it is, keep walking 

C’mon guys, we live in the age  of the internet and smartphones,  
C’mon guys, we live in the age  of the internet and smartphones,  

everyone knows what time  it is.. Just keep walking.
everyone knows what time  it is.. Just keep walking.

Depending on how bad the neighbourhood  you grew up in is, you might even have  
Depending on how bad the neighbourhood  you grew up in is, you might even have  

people ask you about your shoe size.. That’s when you know you have to move the hell out.
people ask you about your shoe size.. That’s when you know you have to move the hell out.

Number 8: It's not what you know, but who This one has to do with power plays.
Number 8: It's not what you know, but who This one has to do with power plays.

Growing up in a corrupt country teaches you this first  hand, unless you know someone in the right places,  
Growing up in a corrupt country teaches you this first  hand, unless you know someone in the right places,  

you’re not getting the problem solved quickly.  You know what we’re talking about right?! 
you’re not getting the problem solved quickly.  You know what we’re talking about right?! 

This power dynamic can also get you out of trouble. Name dropping is a very powerful weapon,  
This power dynamic can also get you out of trouble. Name dropping is a very powerful weapon,  

it open the right doors either  for you to enter or exit through.
it open the right doors either  for you to enter or exit through.

Number 9: Always thug hard at the  plastic card reader when using an ATM 
Number 9: Always thug hard at the  plastic card reader when using an ATM 

One thing you learn growing up street smart,  is to be a bit paranoid. To this very day,  
One thing you learn growing up street smart,  is to be a bit paranoid. To this very day,  

if we have to use an ATM we thug had  at the plastic cover over the slot  
if we have to use an ATM we thug had  at the plastic cover over the slot  

where you put the card in. We’ve seen  first hand how the operation works,  
where you put the card in. We’ve seen  first hand how the operation works,  

where they install a card cloner on top of  the real reader in order to steal your info.
where they install a card cloner on top of  the real reader in order to steal your info.

This happens in business as  well, especially with contracts.  
This happens in business as  well, especially with contracts.  

The more time we spent talking to our attorney  the more complex our contracts have become.  
The more time we spent talking to our attorney  the more complex our contracts have become.  

You never want to leave any doors  open for intruders + you want to  
You never want to leave any doors  open for intruders + you want to  

make sure that somebody else didn’t leave  one open for themselves to come after you.
make sure that somebody else didn’t leave  one open for themselves to come after you.

Speaking of credit cards and  having your info stolen.. 
Speaking of credit cards and  having your info stolen.. 

Number 10: Scammers will use  anything to get to your money 
Number 10: Scammers will use  anything to get to your money 

4 months ago we let youtube know that a  new scam is going around on their platform.  
4 months ago we let youtube know that a  new scam is going around on their platform.  

The scam is simple. Scammers create fake  accounts with our logo and a name fairly  
The scam is simple. Scammers create fake  accounts with our logo and a name fairly  

similar to ours and spam reply to comments  pretending to be us and inviting you to talk  
similar to ours and spam reply to comments  pretending to be us and inviting you to talk  

to us about investing your money on whatsapp…  like we would ever do business on whatsapp.
to us about investing your money on whatsapp…  like we would ever do business on whatsapp.

We reported them to YouTube. Blocked  their pages, but they kept coming back.  
We reported them to YouTube. Blocked  their pages, but they kept coming back.  

We even offered YouTube a simple technical  solution which would flag anyone who replies  
We even offered YouTube a simple technical  solution which would flag anyone who replies  

3 times or more with the exact same  text, but they wouldn’t listen.
3 times or more with the exact same  text, but they wouldn’t listen.

Now, we assume you guys are smart enough  to realise that these aren’t the real ALUX,  
Now, we assume you guys are smart enough  to realise that these aren’t the real ALUX,  

or whichever influencer you follow  that’s being targeted by these scammers,  
or whichever influencer you follow  that’s being targeted by these scammers,  

but we were shocked to find out  that people are sending them money.
but we were shocked to find out  that people are sending them money.

So here’s one piece of advice: NEVER SEND MONEY TO ANYONE YOU DON’T KNOW PERSONALLY!   
So here’s one piece of advice: NEVER SEND MONEY TO ANYONE YOU DON’T KNOW PERSONALLY!   

Every product we sell is sold through our website.
Every product we sell is sold through our website.

These scammers are getting more sophisticated  by the day. They use email scams to get cookies  
These scammers are getting more sophisticated  by the day. They use email scams to get cookies  

on your computer and track your activity. Which is  why for the past 4 years we’ve been using a VPN to  
on your computer and track your activity. Which is  why for the past 4 years we’ve been using a VPN to  

hide our online activity for anyone who’s looking our way. We reached out to the company we use,  
hide our online activity for anyone who’s looking our way. We reached out to the company we use,  

NordVPN, and they have an exclusive offer  for the alux community. Go to alux.com/vpn 
NordVPN, and they have an exclusive offer  for the alux community. Go to alux.com/vpn 

If you move fast, you can get 73% off  a 2-year plan. That’s the bargain of a century.
If you move fast, you can get 73% off  a 2-year plan. That’s the bargain of a century.

Go to alux.com/vpn and  start protecting yourself online.
Go to alux.com/vpn and  start protecting yourself online.

Number 11: If you withdraw a large  amount of money from the bank,  
Number 11: If you withdraw a large  amount of money from the bank,  

put the money bag inside a retail store bag This concept is about construding wealth.  
put the money bag inside a retail store bag This concept is about construding wealth.  

The more money you have the less you  want to actually show it.
The more money you have the less you  want to actually show it.

We keep saying the money is loud but wealth whispers! You don’t need to put a target on your back.
We keep saying the money is loud but wealth whispers! You don’t need to put a target on your back.

Just keep living your life, be happy and don’t waste  time trying to flex on people you don’t even like.
Just keep living your life, be happy and don’t waste  time trying to flex on people you don’t even like.

Number 12: Test people's  character before you trust them 
Number 12: Test people's  character before you trust them 

You give your friend $5 for  something… do they give it back? 
You give your friend $5 for  something… do they give it back? 

Do people talk you up or down behind your back? 
Do people talk you up or down behind your back? 

Growing up around inconsistent values, you get a  forced education into reading body language and  
Growing up around inconsistent values, you get a  forced education into reading body language and  

small behavioral traits. We can  call out a side-eye in your sleep.
small behavioral traits. We can  call out a side-eye in your sleep.

If you can’t trust someone with little money,  you most certainly can’t trust them with a lot.  
If you can’t trust someone with little money,  you most certainly can’t trust them with a lot.  

By the way, this applies to you as well.
By the way, this applies to you as well.

If you don’t know how to handle $1000, You most certainly can’t handle $100,000.
If you don’t know how to handle $1000, You most certainly can’t handle $100,000.

Number 13: Know that not everything shiny is gold Anyone ever tried the gold ring scam on you?  
Number 13: Know that not everything shiny is gold Anyone ever tried the gold ring scam on you?  

That’s when somebody comes to you holding  a gold ring saying you must’ve dropped it.  
That’s when somebody comes to you holding  a gold ring saying you must’ve dropped it.  

After you say no, they still offer it to you as a gift and maybe you’ll give them something in return.  
After you say no, they still offer it to you as a gift and maybe you’ll give them something in return.  

You take a look at it and it seems like a genuine gold ring
You take a look at it and it seems like a genuine gold ring

so you give them some money and walk with your newfound  treasure, only to realise you’ve been scammed.
so you give them some money and walk with your newfound  treasure, only to realise you’ve been scammed.

Rule number 1. Nobody is stupid enough to give  you the treasure when they can keep it themselves. 
Rule number 1. Nobody is stupid enough to give  you the treasure when they can keep it themselves. 

Rule number 2. If you didn’t  earn it, don’t take it!
Rule number 2. If you didn’t  earn it, don’t take it!

The first rule speaks to human nature and the  second rule speaks to who you are as a person.
The first rule speaks to human nature and the  second rule speaks to who you are as a person.

Number 14: Always know where the closest exit is For your own sake and that of those you care for,  
Number 14: Always know where the closest exit is For your own sake and that of those you care for,  

always have an exit plan.  This is both true in life and business.
always have an exit plan.  This is both true in life and business.

If things go well you don’t have to worry about it,  
If things go well you don’t have to worry about it,  

but as experience taught us, things are not  going to go in your favor 100% of the time,  
but as experience taught us, things are not  going to go in your favor 100% of the time,  

so you best get ready. That law of averages  will make the pendulum swing back anytime now.
so you best get ready. That law of averages  will make the pendulum swing back anytime now.

This is the thing that made us be prudent  and disciplined with our investments.  
This is the thing that made us be prudent  and disciplined with our investments.  

What if Alux disappears tomorrow? What do we do then? We have our other investments in companies  
What if Alux disappears tomorrow? What do we do then? We have our other investments in companies  

that we advise in. What if those go away as well? That’s why we have our real estate to provide  
that we advise in. What if those go away as well? That’s why we have our real estate to provide  

for us and our stock portfolio  that can be liquidated for cash.
for us and our stock portfolio  that can be liquidated for cash.

Always have a way out. Failure to plan = planning to fail!
Always have a way out. Failure to plan = planning to fail!

Number 15: You can always cut a deal Booksmart people have no idea what emotional  
Number 15: You can always cut a deal Booksmart people have no idea what emotional  

intelligence is and how important it is to talk  to people like humans are supposed to.
intelligence is and how important it is to talk  to people like humans are supposed to.

Everytime you’re dealing with a human, there’s a deal to be made. We learned this from our Arab friends.
Everytime you’re dealing with a human, there’s a deal to be made. We learned this from our Arab friends.

Everything in life is negotiable! You just have to ask for the negotiation to begin.
Everything in life is negotiable! You just have to ask for the negotiation to begin.

We have so many more streetsmarts examples,  but come on, we want to hear yours! 
We have so many more streetsmarts examples,  but come on, we want to hear yours! 

What is something you learned in the real  world that they don’t teach in a book? 
What is something you learned in the real  world that they don’t teach in a book? 

Throw the most valuable ones in the comments and  let’s see how educational your upbringing was!
Throw the most valuable ones in the comments and  let’s see how educational your upbringing was!

Well… since you’re still here, of course we saved up a bonus for you!
Well… since you’re still here, of course we saved up a bonus for you!

Bonus: Ambition and hard work  eventually wins in the long term 
Bonus: Ambition and hard work  eventually wins in the long term 

The truth is you’re not competing with anyone else. It’s you and only you who can turn your life around.   
The truth is you’re not competing with anyone else. It’s you and only you who can turn your life around.   

It’s not the government, it’s not your parents, it’s not your teachers that will change your life.  
It’s not the government, it’s not your parents, it’s not your teachers that will change your life.  

Self-help is about YOURSELF.  HELP YOUR SELF. Stop looking to others for help.
Self-help is about YOURSELF.  HELP YOUR SELF. Stop looking to others for help.

You may not have much, you  may not start with a lot,  
You may not have much, you  may not start with a lot,  

but you have some time in the day  that you’re not using. That’s where the key is.  
but you have some time in the day  that you’re not using. That’s where the key is.  

You may lack direction but you  certainly don’t lack the desire and drive...
You may lack direction but you  certainly don’t lack the desire and drive...

You want your life to get better? 
You want your life to get better? 

Do the shit you know you should  be doing but are avoiding!
Do the shit you know you should  be doing but are avoiding!

That’s what you have to do. Do the hard things, the things you don’t FEEL like doing,  
That’s what you have to do. Do the hard things, the things you don’t FEEL like doing,  

but do them anyway. Be consistent with your  actions, do not waste your time being mediocre  
but do them anyway. Be consistent with your  actions, do not waste your time being mediocre  

or comparing yourself to others, for you are  not living their life, you are living yours.
or comparing yourself to others, for you are  not living their life, you are living yours.

It’s time for a change! Growing up the  way you did put a fire inside of you  
It’s time for a change! Growing up the  way you did put a fire inside of you  

that these other people simply don’t have.  You’re hungry! It’s time to go out and get  
that these other people simply don’t have.  You’re hungry! It’s time to go out and get  

yourself some dinner! We’ll see you at the table! If you’re feeling the hunger the same way we do,  
yourself some dinner! We’ll see you at the table! If you’re feeling the hunger the same way we do,  

write HUNGRY in the comment section. Let’s all eat!
write HUNGRY in the comment section. Let’s all eat!