The reason books and reading have existed for 5,000 years without becoming obsolete is simple: because they work. reading makes you know more, understand more, make better decisions, and live better. reading is something everyone wants to do more of. if you don’t read at all, you want to read a few.... Read All

Picture someone on death row. their sentence is set for 5 am tomorrow. how do they see life? what do they suddenly crave doing? what becomes truly important , and what instantly loses all value? what promises do they whisper to themselves , if only they could escape the noose? maybe (okay, let’... Read All

Two shots of espresso, dark chocolate, instrumental music, talking with someone who inspires you. a walk with no destination, just to tire out your body and mind. meditation. a hot or ice-cold shower. changing the scent of your surroundings with an unfamiliar cologne.... Read All

friends life feels complicated. but planning for it doesn’t have to be. let’s break it down. all you need is a quiet space, some focus, and a willingness to ask yourself the right questions. step 1: what do you want? write a list. no limits, no filters, just answer the question:“what do... Read All

Preface: how did i find the time to read? these books are especially useful for those interested in entrepreneurship, but anyone can benefit from reading them. the black swan by nassim nicholas talebhow to prepare for improbable (usually negative) events. unlearn by barry o'reillyto achie... Read All

Think about your life. right now, you probably have lists upon lists waiting for you: work to-dos. books you must read. a mountain of youtube videos, bookmarked podcasts, and training courses you downloaded months ago. songs, movies, full discographies collecting digital dust. a billion-... Read All

the terminal (2004) for some time, a question has been occupying my mind: why should we help others? or why should someone help me? what meaning and value does helping hold? i’ll try to analyze this question in a few points. 1. choice theory in a simple definition is about choices and ... Read All

How to live well in a bad place 0. plan your life. 1. completely remove social media and news from your life. even in a taxi, put on headphones so no one can talk to you about the rising price of f***ing butter. 2. maximize disconnection from others. the harsh reality is that life’s difficu... Read All

Imagine this: you’re genuinely happy right now. but creeping in the background is a nagging worry, what if this happiness slips away? what if the things making you feel this good vanish? this fear isn’t cherophobia, the fear of being happy. no, it’s something different. you’re not avoiding happines... Read All

Months ago i forced to fill open positions in a remote team, i interviewed more than 100 people (and reject more before the interview) and now i have some tips that i’m pretty sure will help you as a job seeker. your cv is what the recruiter sees first and determines the next step, so: keep you... Read All

Perhaps this is the tenth time i’m writing about the last six months of 2015 and the six months after my military service, when i felt genuinely happy. inner happiness. if i try to visualize it, there was a cylinder in my chest, unlike most other times in my life (including now), that wasn’t empty. ... Read All

One september evening, while walking along the besiktas pier, i sat on a bench to rest and stared at the sea. after a while, an elderly man came and asked if he could sit. i nodded. his clean clothes and neat hair set him apart from others his age, though he wasn’t very old, maybe 60 or 70 at most. ... Read All