Why Blog?
I’ve always admired people who write well — the kind who can draw readers into their words. It might be considered a talent, but I don’t really believe talents are entirely innate.
To me, talent is something that emerges when the brain starts enjoying a task after finding motivation to keep doing it. The more you repeat something, the better you get, and eventually, you start to enjoy it.
Over time — through days, months, even years — you might find yourself reaching a higher version of who you once were. Of course, growth isn’t only about effort; our brain capacity and environment also play a role.
Still, I write because I want to observe my own growth, and share what I learn along the way.
Who Am I?
My name is Sami. I graduated from Ege University with a degree in Computer Engineering.
Currently, I’m working as a Software Developer at Logo Yazılım, and pursuing a Master’s degree at the same university.
I have around 3.5 years of experience, during which I’ve worked in three different companies in similar roles.
What’s been common in these roles? Usually, I’d get the tasks that no one really knew how to approach.
In a way, I was the wild card — the person who’d research, learn, and try to solve it.
So far, I’ve had the opportunity to study and work in fields like Data Science, Data Engineering, AI Engineering, and Software Development.
I still haven’t fully figured out what title suits me best, but I’d say problem solver and curious learner are pretty close.
A shame there’s no LinkedIn role for that. 🙂
The Motivation That Comes From Progress
The moment you realize you’re getting better at something, your desire to keep doing it increases tenfold.
It might be something small — like writing a smoother opening line or expressing an idea more clearly than before. But those little improvements are the foundation of big motivation.
As I notice progress in how I write and how I structure my thoughts, I feel more and more driven to write, research, and learn.
When I dive into a new area, everything looks terrifying at first. Not understanding things unsettles me.
This feeling isn’t limited to software — I think most of us experience it in all areas of life.
But once you’re in it, you realize it’s not that scary after all. And that realization brings a surprisingly satisfying feeling.
Progress might not directly equal motivation — but seeing your own improvement, witnessing your growth, really does draw you back into the process again and again.
The Urge to Share Knowledge
One of humanity’s most fundamental goals is to pass knowledge to the next generation. Knowledge should be open and accessible to everyone.
There’s a phrase often used in Turkey: “The horn has surpassed the ear.”
It’s not exactly a compliment. It’s usually said when a student or apprentice surpasses their teacher — and often seen as disrespectful.
But I don’t agree with that. I think the best way an apprentice can honor their mentor is by going further than them. That means the mentor didn’t waste their knowledge — they passed it on, and it grew.
I hope someone out there reading these notes of mine feels a spark — and goes on to do even better than I have.