Aykut

Your normal is not others normal. And this is normal. You think what you do is what supposed to be. But, they don't get it because they don't know what you are talking about. Yes, you speak the same language but not the same meaning. https://aykuts.blog/

When we get hungry, we start looking at what we can eat. Two options: cook or go eat somewhere. Third one: Don't eat. But for how long? We need to function to live. Thus we need enough calories. But longer we starve ourselves longer we think food. What we are missing in life, that's what our main topic till we get that—home, car, promotion, girlfriend, etc. If you can't go longer vacation, don't delay your needs too long. Take the cheapest/shortest flight and change your scenery on the same day trip. https://aykuts.blog/

You don’t need to ask permission to tell what you know to anybody if you have already done it. Doing gives you authority. You have fieldwork experience, which speaks itself.On the other hand, the researchers in the university always seeking approval from their professors or schools. That’s why having Ph.D. or MBA won’t give you full authority and confidence. Only doing can do that!

Why do people wish evil to anyone?Honestly, I don’t know. I try to understand, but I can not.One of the best ways to live our lives is probably always wishing good things for others. Even more than to ourselves. Why?Because good thinking brings good energy.Curse sooner or later will find the person who cursed in the beginning. It is like a boomerang.

Transcript: Mentors can help you to change your perspective, maybe even your life. However, it is hard to find them every time you need them.That’s why you need to have virtual ones. They are there any time you have questions for them. No complaints, no drama. Isn’t it amazing?Aykut, where do we find those virtual ones?Books, newsletters, Podcasts, Youtube Videos, and anywhere your mentors shared their opinions and best practices.I got hundreds of messages from social media and emails. They ask me can you be my mentor? I say to them; I’m already your mentor! Just read what I’m writing every day. |  | 

Transcript: The hidden figure is the person who does everything behind curtains and staying very low-key. Some people prefer to be hidden figures instead of public figures. It is hard to say which one is better than the others? Sometimes you have to be upfront even if you want to stay under the radars. Life…

Transcript: It’s hard to calculate all the possible outcomes when you start any ventures. All the obvious might not even happen but all non-obvious or rare events will occur. That’s the beauty of life. Everything can cause unexpected results at any time.

Transcript:  I was chatting recently with one of my good friends. He said to me “ why are you trusting everyone”? I said, “why not:)?”I explained to him how my trust cycle works.I trust everyone 100 percent, in the beginning. Then based on our relationship either we can be a casual friend or we can take it to the next level. At the next level, we might do work together, we can help each other to grow our business or we can keep chatting randomly about anything.I asked him how’s your trust cycle works. He said, “I gave everyone 0 out of 100 in the beginning, not like you 100 out 100.I said that’s an option too. But, you do eliminate a lot of opportunities that are going to happen in the beginning. I think trust is an important currency in the relationship. Start sharing, in the beginning, is going to open a lot of doors to you.

Transcript: I love difficult times. You might say, Is something wrong with you, Aykut? Not as far as I know:)The reason I love problems and hard times is I’m learning new solutions and best practices which will be very handy for my future challenges. The more I know, more I’m ready to tackle any hardships.

Who has a sense of urgency? The person who knows the deadline is close.Who is setting up those deadlines?YOU!There is no tomorrow for YOU.You can’t keep delaying.Do it and Learn!Who knows what tomorrow brings us?The best time is NOW!The best person to deliver is YOU!

Most people are shy. Yes, I am too.

Talented people are from all over the world. However, most of them either give up so early on their journey or settled with small tractions. The biggest reason is that they don’t really know their capabilities because they are not connected to the rest of the world, especially if you are from not developed countries.

If you have good faith in yourself, you will be fine. You do not need to worry at all. Faith will be comforting you.As far as I remember, Charlie Munger and Warren Buffet told each other during their early days of the partnership, “ Don’t worry, we are all going to be rich” That faith in the future defines them as long-term thinkers.Faith itself is not enough, however, it is a good start to send good vibes to yourself and the people around you.

You must become the light. Don’t worry about how big or small the light. All you need a little spark. Then feed your light with your love, courage, and freedom.Slowly but gradually, that light will become your lighthouse. Anytime you struggle or worry about anything, turn your face towards your lighthouse.

We are playing the infinite game. Nobody is a loser. Everyone is a winner.Some of us might win bigger than others. Does it make us a loser?Not at all.Any movement in this game is winning. As I always say: “You either win or learn. No failing”