Booksmart versus Streetsmart

Haven't watched the T.V. series but I think it depends on the persons goals. Usually, those "booksmart" people succeed in the corporate ladder, it is their ultimate aim. Those that are "streetsmart" end up hiring "booksmart" people because they end up having their own businesses like for example Bill Gates, The owner of Virgin Records Richard Branson, Henry Ford, etc..

I think booksmart is getting the best education for the profession one enters. It is someone who went to all the right schools, and did everything by the book, and worked from the inside to get where he is. Streetmart is someone who succeeds by joining the company when young and working from the inside without the education, making friends, and switching to another company when it is to his advantage, investing his own money to start his own company. I would think streetsmart is best, but sooner or later, he must get a better education. I also think good-will is also required as well as ability to work hard to to prioritize. You cannot be just a workaholic. You must also cultivate the families of those who may work under you.