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“Success doesn't come with your hands in your pockets.” - Yusuf Dikeç, 2024 I’ve been thoroughly amused and entertained by the outpour of memes and conspiracy theories that surfaced on the internet following Yusuf Dikeç’s performance in the 10m air pistol shooting event at the #Paris2024 Olympics. While other competitors showed up with specialized Olympic shooting glasses (which lets them aim out of one eye while keeping both open) and noise-canceling headphones to improve focus, Yusuf “strolled” in wearing regular prescription glasses and over-the-counter earplugs to take home the silver medal in the mixed team 10m air pistol event. Did I forget to mention that Yusuf generally shot with his non-shooting hand in his pocket? While his relaxed and casual competition style suggests nonchalance, his results are a testament to the years of training and mastery he has invested in his craft. Here’s what most people do not know about Yusuf Dikeç: 1️⃣ #Paris2024 was Yusuf’s fifth Olympic appearance 2️⃣ He has been sport-shooting since 2001 3️⃣ He’s a retired officer of Turkey’s gendarmerie force 📌 My point? True mastery comes before flair. As professionals, the tools and software we use are essential, but they should never overshadow the mastery of our core skills. Like Dikeç, our first priority should be developing a deep understanding of our craft and building relevant skills. After creating this strong foundation, we can then leverage innovative tools to improve our work efficiency and productivity—a boost, not a starter pack. Now, here’s my unpopular opinion: I don’t think Yusuf chose to ignore the specially designed gadgets that have helped many other Olympic competitors achieve considerable success. I just think he couldn’t hack them because he wasn’t used to them. After all, you’d hardly expect a military officer to walk around with specialized goggles in case he needs to fire his weapon. What do you think? #Olympics #Mastery #Paris2024  #Productivity #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Demi Adeleke

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I think he’s committed to looking cool 😂 But for real, he’s a master at his craft. I think that’s his focus. All the other tech are just extras and like they say, the old dog that he is doesn’t want to learn new tricks.

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