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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Beyond the Border: Lessons From the Open Road. AI-Generated.
What crossing borders by car really teaches us about freedom, patience, and the invisible lines that shape our lives There’s something almost cinematic about it: a car packed with snacks, maps, and restless energy, rolling down the highway until the road doesn’t just lead to another city, but to another country. No airport check-in counters, no overhead baggage limits, no waiting for boarding groups to be called. Just the hum of tires and the anticipation of what lies beyond an invisible line that humans drew centuries ago.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Wander
Rise Beyond Excuses: The Silent Power of Doing What You Said You Would. AI-Generated.
We live in a world full of distractions, shortcuts, and constant noise. Everyone is telling you how to live, what to chase, and what to give up on. But there’s one quiet commitment that separates those who thrive from those who stay stuck: doing what you said you would do, even when no one is watching.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Motivation
The Endless Breakfast: How Lavish Spreads Are Turning into Mountains of Waste. AI-Generated.
The Story Begins with a Table That Groans It’s a sunny Sunday morning. You and your friends have picked the coziest café in town for a proper serpme kahvaltı — the traditional Turkish breakfast spread. The waiter smiles warmly, takes your tea orders, and promises, “Birazdan sofranız dolar.” And oh, it will.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Humans
A Journey Through EA Sports Vancouver. AI-Generated.
If you’ve ever scored a last-minute goal in FIFA, nailed a perfect three-pointer in NBA Live, or celebrated a hat trick in NHL, there’s a good chance that moment was born—not on a sports field—but in a sleek, glass-walled building overlooking the North Shore mountains in Vancouver, Canada.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Gamers
How the Fear of Missing Out Is Ruining Real Joy. AI-Generated.
You’re out with friends, having a decent time. Then you check your phone—and see that another group is at a party, laughing, glowing, “living their best life.” Suddenly, your current moment feels... dull. You don’t even know why.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Motivation
“Do You Remember Your First Story?” — A Call to the Writers Who Dared to Begin. AI-Generated.
There’s a quiet kind of bravery in pressing publish for the very first time. It doesn’t make headlines. There’s no applause. No instant recognition or viral celebration. Just you, staring at the screen, your heart somewhere between your throat and your stomach, wondering, “What if nobody reads it?” or maybe worse — “What if they do?”
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Writers
📝 I Was About to Give Up—Then This Happened. AI-Generated.
Absolutely. Here's the fully expanded, 1000+ word version of the motivational article — rewritten with emotional depth, clarity, and reader engagement in mind. This version follows all the storytelling and formatting strategies you shared earlier.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Motivation
The Loneliness Vending Machine: How We Started Paying for Connection. AI-Generated.
I. A Machine for Love Last month, I rented a friend. Not metaphorically. I paid $29.99 for a one-hour video call with someone who promised to listen to me, validate me, and laugh at my jokes. The app was clean, the interface sleek, and the calendar surprisingly full. My session started with a smiling young woman named Emma—probably not her real name—who said, “So, how was your day?” with the kind of warmth you’d expect from someone you’ve known since high school. Except we hadn’t.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Psyche
Momentum Over Motivation: The Secret Force Behind All Achievements. AI-Generated.
There’s a popular lie we’ve all been fed. It sounds like this: “You just need to find your motivation.” As if some mythical creature called “motivation” will burst through the clouds and light a fire under your ass. As if progress is a byproduct of inspiration. As if the people who write books, build companies, run marathons, or change their lives woke up every morning with lightning bolts of enthusiasm surging through their veins.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Motivation
The Nostalgia Industry: Why We Keep Buying Our Past Back. AI-Generated.
Somewhere between the VHS static of a childhood movie and the neon glow of an old arcade cabinet, a memory stirs—not just remembered, but sold back to you. Nostalgia, once a deeply personal emotion, has become one of the most profitable commodities in the modern economy. You don’t just remember your past anymore—you subscribe to it.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Psyche
The Man Who Mistook Me for His Daughter. AI-Generated.
It started in the pasta aisle. I was standing there with a jar of marinara sauce in one hand, debating between "Classic" and "Spicy Arrabbiata" like it was a philosophical dilemma. It was one of those small decisions that somehow felt enormous after a long week—one of those weeks where your emails are piling up, your laundry has decided it lives permanently on your chair, and your sense of purpose is buried under three layers of to-do lists.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Humans
