At LuxoAcademy, we often share experiences that are tough but real. No sugarcoating, no fairy tales. Today, we bring you the story of one of our students – in his own words.
I had a mentor, a millionaire and a well-known art dealer. I took art lessons from him, he showed me what to buy, explained everything in detail. We spent evenings over wine, I trusted him, admired him. He was my role model, my mentor, my friend. I was selling a lot of artworks, business was going well, I had many clients, I was making money – and I thought it was thanks to him.
Until I discovered the truth. Once, twice, three times… I realized he had been selling me overpriced artworks, hundreds of thousands above their real value. And I was the fool who bought them. I thought I was building a business, but in reality, I was walking into traps. In the end, I was left with overpriced pieces stuck in storage and a loss of about €600,000.
I regret that I didn’t study properly and tried to “learn on the go” from life – like most of us do.
The lesson? Not everyone who looks like a professional or mentor really wants the best for you. Some just play for themselves, and you’re only a tool for their profit.
So let me be clear: don’t rely only on one person. Learn for yourself. Become an equal player. That’s why LuxoAcademy exists – so you’ll never again have to depend blindly on someone else. In this world, no one will protect you but your own knowledge.
