Yusuf Dikeç, a Turkish air pistol shooter who became an overnight internet sensation even after winning second place. Like many others, you also probably do not know the first place winner. Dikeç caught the eye of everyone online even those who are not following the Olympic games, and why? His cool, calm and collected demeanor which he used to win the silver medal without any safety or fancy gears to help. You might also be wondering how he got there like he was woken from his sleep.
So here are six lessons and some fun facts about Yusuf Dikeç, the real life John Wick.
It all does not happen overnight
Although Dikeç became an internet sensation over night, he was not some random guy or “assassin” chosen by Turkey, He has infact competed in over 26 games including the summer Olympic games currently holding in Paris. Dikeç also went to military school where he became a cadet and continued with the sports team.
Simplicity is all it might take
A Tshirt, glasses, ear muffs and one hand in pocket can almost get you there, sounds like something Dr. Suess would write, right?
Dikeç is one cool 51 year old the world would not be forgetting in a while. He showed us all that simplicity might be all it takes to bag you a silver medal or more. Let’s put it how we see it, You can be simple, a winner and king of the internet at the same time.
Be consistent
For most of us before we turned on our search engines to find out who this man really was, we thought John Wick or The Beekeeper had finally found a worthy opponent.
Truth is, Dikeç has practiced and trained for 23 years. Starting is sports career in 2001, this man had put in a lot of work and consistent practice into becoming the such an inspiration.
Take your mind with you
“The mind is a powerful place”
Dikeç said during an interview that behind the calm and collected look was a storm raging inside him but he sure won the battle.
Programming your mind to reach for the win is as important as the time spent on practice and training. Let your mind see the prize and let it recognize when it is time to reach it.
Aim and Win
Have a goal in mind every single day, know the steps to take, aim for it and get it.
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”- Norman Vincent Peale.
Believe in yourself, keep it simple, go for the prize and stay consistent every single day.
