Early Life and Initial Experiences
- The individual was born in a small village in Seydişehir, Konya, as a farmer's child, and their first occupation was selling produce from their family's farm at the market, which helped build their confidence 10s.
- This initial experience in selling at the market, which is referred to as pazarcılık, allowed the individual to develop a sense of self-assurance, as they observed others confidently promoting and selling their goods 1m42s.
University Life and New Opportunities
- The individual then went on to attend Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, where they studied history, and this transition to university life brought about new experiences and opportunities to interact with different cultures and people 2m6s.
- During their time at the university, the individual joined the History Culture Community club, where they met a coordinator named Hüseyin, and began to take on organizational roles, learning valuable skills such as event planning and coordination 3m15s.
- Under the guidance of Hüseyin, the individual and their peers were able to organize several successful events, including a large-scale hamsi festival, and gained knowledge about sponsorship, coordination, and other essential aspects of event planning 4m10s.
Academic Diversification and Dual Degree Achievement
- While studying history, the individual also took the university entrance exam again and was accepted into the biomedicine technology program, demonstrating their ability to pursue multiple paths and start anew 4m40s.
- The individual enrolled in the biomedicine program while also studying in the 2nd year of the history department, and they successfully completed both university programs in 4 years, becoming the first graduate to do so at their university 10s.
Challenges in Postgraduate Studies and Police Academy Dreams
- After completing their undergraduate studies, they immediately started their master's program, but during the semester, they had to freeze their enrollment due to a significant life event, and they were unable to continue 1m42s.
- The person had previously passed the police academy interview and was accepted into the Erzurum Police School, but due to a congenital health issue, they were not assigned to the police force after completing 8 months of training 2m6s.
- The discovery of the health issue, which was a congenital anomaly, was a traumatic experience, especially since they had been confined during the pandemic and had finally achieved their dream of becoming a police officer, only to be unable to pursue it due to health reasons 3m15s.
Family Reactions and Emotional Struggles
- Upon returning home, the individual struggled to come to terms with the situation and broke the news to their family, who were unaware of the events that had transpired, and they were met with concern and a suggestion to visit the hospital to assess the severity of the health issue 5m10s.
- The family's reaction and the individual's own struggles to accept the situation led to a period of introspection, during which they questioned whether they should give up or find a new path, symbolized by the choice between "losing" and "rebirth" 6m20s.
Psychological Crisis and Family Intervention
- The individual spent two months without leaving their room, experiencing severe psychological distress and depression, which affected their family members, including a younger brother who was also stressed due to the situation 10s.
- The younger brother, who is two years younger and works in farming, intervened by kicking in the door and urging the individual to return to Nevşehir to resume their master's studies, giving them an ultimatum to either continue their education or leave the house 42s.
Recovery and Rebuilding Life
- After two hours of contemplation, the individual decided to take their brother's advice, and with a newfound determination, they returned to Nevşehir, resumed their master's studies, and started working various jobs, including being a teacher, barista, and taxi driver 2m6s.
- The experience of working multiple jobs, including being a paid teacher, had a significant impact on the individual's life, and they were able to complete their master's degree with a good thesis, two articles, and a test, ultimately finding a sense of fulfillment in their work as a paid teacher 2m6s.
Long-Term Teaching Career and Satisfaction
- The individual has been working as a paid teacher for around 4 or 5 years and finds great joy in receiving messages from their former students, who have now grown up and are attending university, which gives them a sense of pride and fulfillment on Teachers' Day 2m6s.
The Birth of a Business Venture
- The story begins with a visit to a mosque for Friday prayers, where an idea for a business venture strikes, and this idea is shared with a friend named Samet, who is also a hafiz, after the prayer, and Samet agrees to help with designing a logo and poster for the idea 10s.
- Samet, who is also preparing for imam exams, is asked to create a logo and poster, but he is hesitant and mentions that he will be appointed as a civil servant, and despite this, he creates a simple logo, which becomes the foundation of the business 1m30s.
Business Growth and University Collaborations
- The business, named Kapalokya, is established as an event organization and agency, and after two years, the company's brand patent is obtained, and life takes a dramatic turn, with the business growing and collaborating with many universities, including the one where the founder studied 2m6s.
- The founder reflects on the past and how they were able to overcome difficulties, including a period of working with the police, and are now able to work with many universities and organize festivals, such as the milyonfest and kultur yolu, and contribute to various events 3m30s.
Inspirational Story of Timur and Personal Resilience
- The founder attributes their success to a story told by their Turkish history professor in university, about Timur and a crow, where Timur, a wounded army commander, observes a crow persistently trying to carry a grain of wheat over a wall, and eventually succeeding, which serves as a motivational tale 4m40s.
- The founder is now running their own organization and agency, and is still working as a teacher, and has come a long way from their past experiences, including working as a taxi driver and a teacher, and is grateful for the journey that has led them to their current position 5m40s.
- Timur, after reflecting on himself, realizes that he could not even become as useful as an ant, and from that point, he rises to become a leader known worldwide, despite being referred to as Topal Timur or Aksim, and this transformation is a significant aspect of his story 10s.
Reflections on Life's Challenges and Personal Transformation
- The story of Timur is likened to the speaker's own life, where they had to start over multiple times to overcome a difficult period and achieve their current position, without giving up on any profession or job they undertook 42s.
- It is emphasized that in life, not everything will go as planned, and losses are inevitable, but it is crucial to maintain a sense of hope and optimism to overcome these challenges and rise again, as the speaker chose to do by opting for rebirth instead of succumbing to darkness 2m6s.
