Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran
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As a technology and innovation enthusiast, I aim to bring fresh perspectives to my readers, drawing from my experience.
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The Age of Almost. AI-Generated.
We live in the age of “almost.” Almost successful. Almost happy. Almost ready. Almost there. It’s a quiet state of being—one we rarely confess to, yet constantly feel. And ironically, it’s more exhausting than outright failure.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran8 months ago in Motivation
Why Comfort Is Making Us Unhappy. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Era of Effortless Living We live in the most comfortable era human beings have ever experienced. Food arrives at our doors without cooking, lights turn on with a voice command, thermostats adjust automatically, and cars almost drive themselves. Healthcare is better. Violence is lower. Life expectancy is higher.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Motivation
The Identity Mirage: Why You’re Not Who You Think You Are. AI-Generated.
The Crisis of the “Real You” Who are you, really? The answer seems obvious at first—your name, your job, your personality traits. You might think of yourself as kind, ambitious, shy, chaotic, rational. You remember your past, recognize your preferences, and navigate the world according to your values. That, surely, is you.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Motivation
The Nostalgia Paradox. AI-Generated.
In today’s world, we live surrounded by technology that once belonged in science fiction. We can summon food with a tap, chat with AI, and watch any movie ever made within seconds. Yet despite this unprecedented convenience, there’s a rising wave of nostalgia pulling us toward simpler, analog times. Vinyl records are outselling CDs. Polaroid cameras are trendy again. Old sitcoms like Friends dominate streaming charts. Why?
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Humans
Simulated Success Era. AI-Generated.
The Illusion of Achievement You woke up early today. Your smartwatch congratulated you. You closed all your rings by lunchtime. Duolingo sent you a push notification praising your 50-day streak. LinkedIn reminded you that today marks another “work anniversary.” Your last Instagram story has 134 likes, and your budgeting app says you're “on track.”
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Motivation
The Age of Simulated Success: Why We Chase Validation in a World Built on Illusions. AI-Generated.
In a quiet corner of the internet, a young woman posts a photo of her new car. “Dreams come true,” the caption reads. A cascade of likes and heart emojis flood in. What’s not shown: the crippling debt, the anxiety-ridden nights, the trade-offs she’s made in private. Still, the image tells a complete story—one that feels real, aspirational, and successful.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Motivation
The Echo Chamber of the Self: How Personal Algorithms Are Rewriting Our Reality. AI-Generated.
In the early days of the internet, we marveled at its ability to open up the world. With a single search, we could find voices from distant lands, cultures we’d never known, and ideas that challenged our own. It was chaotic, but liberating. And then, bit by bit, the web stopped feeling so wide.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Psyche
Fuel for the Climb. AI-Generated.
Motivation is easy when the results come fast. But what happens when they don’t? You set a goal. You start strong. You’re energized, focused, and excited. But then comes the quiet part—the plateau. The part where the scale stops moving, your code keeps breaking, your writing doesn’t get reads, or your applications are met with silence. And suddenly, you’re not sure if what you’re doing is working anymore.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Motivation
The Beauty of Boredom: Why a Quiet Mind Leads to the Most Creative Ideas. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The War Against Boredom In today’s world, boredom is treated like a disease to be cured. We avoid it at all costs: endless scrolling, binge-watching, multitasking, and constantly refreshing our feeds.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Motivation
The Invisible Engine. AI-Generated.
Why Lasting Drive Comes From Within, Not From Outside Rewards Motivation is often misunderstood. We think of it as a sudden spark, an inspirational quote, a new year’s resolution, or a grand external reward waiting at the finish line. But true, lasting motivation—the kind that carries people through years of hardship, doubt, and adversity—isn't a momentary feeling. It’s an engine built piece by piece, quietly, over time.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Motivation
The Cult of Productivity: Why Doing More Is Making Us Feel Less. AI-Generated.
I. Introduction: The Gospel of Getting Things Done Wake up at 5:00 AM. Meditate. Read five pages. Do ten pushups. Drink a green smoothie. Crush your inbox. Monetize your hobby. Track your calories. Hit your macros. Post a sunrise selfie with a caption about discipline. Sleep (but make it optimized).
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Motivation
