Don't Wait to Be Discovered, Discover Yourself | Rahim Aladağ | TEDxNecmettin Erbakan University

Career Aspirations & Personal Development - The individual aspired to become the mayor of Konya since the age of 8, driven by a desire to contribute to the city [1] - Faced setbacks including family financial difficulties and restrictions on educational choices, but persevered towards personal goals [1] - The individual's turning point was realizing the need to create opportunities rather than waiting to be discovered, leading to a career as a trainer and consultant for municipalities [12][13] - The individual believes in utilizing one's talents to contribute positively to society and feels a sense of responsibility to act upon one's potential [17][19] Community Engagement & Leadership - Initiated a campaign to build the first children's park in Şekertekke Mahallesi, Konya, demonstrating early leadership [1] - Became the first student council president at Fırat University, initiating changes and projects [1] - Played a role in reducing the eligible age for candidacy in Turkey from 30 to 25 through a campaign that gathered 115,000 signatures [3] Overcoming Obstacles & Seeking Opportunities - Despite facing unemployment for 2 and a half years, the individual continued to participate in social activities and develop projects to gain recognition [5][6] - The individual received a European Union grant of 9153%, facing opposition and physical violence for alleged information selling [3] - The individual was offered a position as a Member of Parliament from Konya but was unable to take the position due to mandatory military service requirements and subsequent changes in election laws [4][5]