When I was a child, Rumi wasn’t a philosopher or a poet for me. He was candy. Every once in a while, a relative from Konya would visit and bring Mevlana şekeri. The rock sugar associated with Rumi. Sweet, shiny, and simple. How couldn’t I like him? For me, Rumi meant sugar, not wisdom. As I grew older, I started […]
Just like everyone else, I know Mike Tyson’s for his performance in the ring. I got into martial arts, so I watched videos of Mike. While enjoying him knocking boxers out, I then realized this epic transformation. His life story has highs and lows. It’s a journey with the full spectrum of human experience. From the pinnacle of athletic supremacy […]
The principle of compounding is a concept most often tethered to the world of finance. We understand it as the cycle where an investment earns interest, and then that interest earns interest, creating a snowball effect that amplifies growth over time. Yet, this very principle, provides a compelling angle to view our personal lives. Just as money multiplies over time […]
Muhammad Ali was not just a boxing legend but also a social and cultural icon. He was known for his charismatic personality and his ability to use words as powerfully as he used his fists. Muhammad Ali’s quotes are still relevant today, decades after they were first uttered. In this blog post, I want to share some of my favorite, […]