Merve Senturk

Completing the Venture Warrior training program was one of the best investments I have ever made for myself. It is a process that can never be fully understood without living it, but I can briefly put it this way: It introduced me to two very different Merves. The first Merve; complained about many things in her life, but gave up immediately without trying hard enough to change them; was not aware of her own power and what she could do; did not try other paths than the one she knew; was imprisoned within the limits she had set. I saw very clearly during this process that this Merve was the biggest obstacle in front of me and I was determined to challenge her. The other Merve that the Venture Warrior awakened; was a woman who was passionately and excitedly committed to what she wanted to do, tried every way to reach it; never gave up and did not despair even if she changed her path; had a constant motivation and life energy inside her to push herself beyond her limits and reach a higher version of herself; was aware of her own power and was ready to fight all obstacles, including herself. During the process, I realized that nothing less than this would satisfy me. While this process challenged us, tested our nerves and mental endurance, we also had a lot of fun, creating a great synergy and collaboration between us. I felt like I was in a utopian community. In addition, the bond we established in the team turned into lasting friendships in my life. The Venture Warrior program changed my life in many ways and left permanent marks on me and my life. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to my going through this process, our coaches, mentors and teammates.