For me, the philosophy of life is simple: 'Use it or not, time passes for everyone.' At the age of 12, this realization shaped my approach to life. I began setting clear goals, knowing that every moment counts. In 2012, I set my first major objective: to become the captain of my water polo team. By working harder than anyone around me, I achieved it in 2013. That victory sparked an insatiable hunger for more.After becoming captain, my focus shifted to winning championships. A year later, in 2014, our team became Turkish National Champions. Motivated by this success, I aimed for international recognition, and in 2015, I joined the national team as a substitute. However, I wasn’t satisfied. I pushed myself even harder, often training alone at 5 a.m. in the dark. In 2016, my dedication paid off, and I became the captain of the Turkish National Water Polo Team.Since then, I have continued to play water polo and swim at the highest national level, proudly remaining captain and inspiring younger generations along the way. Simultaneously, I pursued my academic passion, graduating from Politecnico di Torino in 2021 with a strong GPA. I gained valuable experience working in architectural offices and as a freelancer. Currently, I am studying for my master’s degree in the Netherlands, balancing my academic journey with my athletic career.Through it all, one thing remains constant: time passes whether we use it or not. So, I choose to use it—setting goals, working relentlessly, and pushing my limits to achieve more every day.