Week 03

While studying the life and career of Yesil, Ive learned how important it is to develop very certain skills, and not exactly in terms of being simply good at something. Rather developing skills that keeps you resistant and persistent. Of course later on that connects to the rest of our studies this week, where creating our own Code of Ethics has been a great introduction to understanding where our boundaries are in aspects within our personal life, and outside life.

From a more ethical standpoint, I love how Yesil made decisions not just based on profit, but on what felt right for her and her life. She had set boundaries for herself that proved to have been very useful for her later in the end. She maintained a strong sense of integrity, refusing limiting contracts, negotiating fair terms, and ensuring she never compromised her freedom or her family’s well-being for the sake of a business deal. That balance between ambition and personal grounding is something I deeply respect. Its something I hope to have later in my future.

Now, having my own code of ethics has become something I see very much needed in staying true to who I am. It gives me a sense of clarity when faced with tough choices, especially in situations where the right answer isn't straight forward. ’ve realized that when I act according to my values, I feel more grounded and confident, even if the path isn’t the easiest. It’s also helped me build consistency in how I carry myself, and that kind of integrity matters, especially when others are looking to you as an example. I admire how leaders like Yesil make decisions not just for profit, but based on what feels right to them as mentioned above.