Being Street smart

What it means!

“Street smart” is a term used to describe a person who possesses practical knowledge, awareness, and skills necessary to navigate and thrive in everyday life situations, especially in urban or challenging environments.

 It refers to a type of intelligence that goes beyond what is taught in formal education.

Being street smart often involves having a keen understanding of social dynamics, recognizing potential risks, and being able to adapt and make wise decisions in real-world scenarios. 

Street smart individuals are often quick thinkers, observant, and possess a good sense of judgment.

These skills are acquired through personal experiences, interactions with others, and exposure to various environments. 

Street smarts can have a range of abilities.

• understanding social cues,
• assessing people’s intentions
•  avoiding scams or dangerous situations
•  effectively move in unfamiliar places.   

They often possess of a good visual spatial intelligence to make connections easily in order to help them navigate through there life.

Unlike academic intelligence or book smarts, which are acquired through formal education, street smarts are more practical and focused on the realities of daily life. 

While being academically intelligent is valuable, being street smart can be equally important, as it helps individuals navigate the challenges of the world beyond the classroom.

It’s worth noting that being street smart doesn’t mean disregarding formal education or dismissing the value of knowledge gained through books and schools. 

Both 

Street smarts and Book smarts can complement each other, providing individuals with a well-rounded set of skills and knowledge to succeed in various aspects of life.

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