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Burak Buyukdemir

Stop Living Their Life


Stop Living Their Life

Most people spend their lives living someone else's dream. They follow the traditional career path, find a safe corporate job, and do what everyone expects because it feels like the “right” thing to do.

Imagine that your egg rolls into a chicken farm. The chickens tell you, “You can’t fly; you’re just a chicken.” You believe them and never try to fly. You watch eagles soaring above but stay grounded. You die thinking you’re a chicken, never realizing you were born to fly.

Your life is limited, so don’t live someone else’s dream—whether it’s your friends’, family’s, or an influencer’s. Most people follow expectations because they seek approval and security, but playing it safe leaves you with regrets and what-ifs.

Create your own definition of success. Ask yourself what you really want. Don’t be a copy of someone else. Stop following their map. Start drawing your own.



Burak Buyukdemir

Entrepreneur, VC, and storyteller. I invest in early-stage startups worldwide, share candid lessons from 20+ years in tech, and spotlight founders shaping the future. Join 45,000+ readers each week.

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