The GRTiQ 10: Baki Er (Ep. 159)

In the latest GRTiQ Podcast episode, Baki Er shared his insights and personal experiences during the GRTiQ 10 segment, revealing some interesting aspects of his life and work philosophy.

When asked about a book that has significantly impacted his life, Baki mentioned “Hooked.” This book, which he recently read, provided him with valuable insights on product-user interaction, especially pertinent to his work with Clave. He emphasized the book’s importance for anyone building customer-facing products, both within and outside the blockchain space.

For his movie or TV show recommendation, Baki confessed his fondness for the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and “Friends.” He enjoys watching these whenever he needs to relax and clear his head, noting that both are incredibly entertaining and enjoyable.

In terms of music, Baki, who doesn’t consider himself a music aficionado, mentioned his preference for Turkish folk music. If he had to choose one album to listen to for the rest of his life, it would be a compilation of the best Turkish folk songs.

The best advice Baki has received came from his supervisor while working as a product manager: “Perfection is the enemy of the good.” This saying, though widely known, has helped him significantly in both professional and personal decision-making by reducing stress and encouraging progress over perfection.

One key lesson Baki has learned in life, which he believes many others might not yet fully appreciate, is the power of persistence. He emphasized the importance of showing up every day and being consistent in one’s efforts, which he finds to be incredibly rewarding.

Baki’s best life hack is the practice of publicly committing to goals or challenges. He finds that this public accountability is a powerful motivator that helps him stay on track and achieve his objectives.

Reflecting on the characteristics of successful people, Baki highlighted the importance of belief and commitment. He stressed the need to genuinely believe in one’s work and consistently aim for the ideal outcome, regardless of the challenges. This mindset, he believes, is crucial for success.

In the final segment, Baki completed three sentences:

1. The aspect of web3 that excites him the most is “currently zero knowledge.”
2. On social media, he suggested following Vitalik, praising his insightful blog writings.
3. Baki is happiest when he feels he is “beneficial to other people.”

To hear more from Baki Er and delve deeper into his perspectives, listen to the full GRTiQ Podcast interview. https://www.grtiq.com/grtiq-podcast-159-baki-er/