Bilal Erdoğan's Warning to Youth on Social Media and Success
World Ethnosport Confederation President Bilal Erdoğan stated at an academic year opening he attended in Isparta that young people should be cautious against the perception of effortless success presented on social media.
World Ethnosport Confederation President Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan made statements addressing youth by attending the 2026-2027 Academic Year Opening and Social Contribution Award Ceremony of Süleyman Demirel University.
Speaking at the ceremony held at the Lütfü Çakmakçı Cultural Center in Isparta, Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan warned young people against easily earned money, fame achieved through shortcuts, and effortless success stories frequently highlighted on social media.
Emphasizing that real success requires patience, effort, and continuity, Erdoğan said, "However, true success requires patience, effort, and continuity. Instead of young people calculating how to get rich quick, we need young people who are willing to work hard, ready to struggle with difficulties, and eager to put in the effort for big goals."
In the program attended by Isparta Governor Abdullah Erin, SDU Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Saltan, Isparta University of Applied Sciences Rector Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Çatal, AK Party Provincial Chairman Furkan Cem Er, deputies, academics, and students, Bilal Erdoğan was presented with the 'Social Contribution Badge' award by the decision of the university senate.
Touching upon the challenges higher education faces in the age of artificial intelligence and the mission of universities to raise moral individuals in his speech, Erdoğan stated that traditional sports and ethnosport studies aim to preserve identity and culture. Erdoğan also advised students to engage in sports, read books, and learn a foreign language.