Optinism » crisis https://www.optinism.org This blog is brought to you by Born Interactive. It is a pro-active initiative to face the year 2009’s negative vibes and uncertainty due to the evolving and escalating global financial crisis. We dedicate this blog to all the positive-minded people who seek opportunities in trying times, who view problems as challenges and who always look ahead and work for a brighter future. At the threshold of 2009, it is neither destructive pessimism nor blind optimism that is needed but a state of “optinism”, which is why we launched this blog in the first place. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:37:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Raise, please! https://www.optinism.org/2009/09/16/raise-please/ https://www.optinism.org/2009/09/16/raise-please/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:05:40 +0000 Fadi Sabbagha http://www.optinism.org/?p=126 A colleague shared with me a nice article about raises during crisis.

You can still be positive during the crisis, and yes, ask for a raise! This is what Kim Fusaro thinks, inspired by Libby Gill, an executive coach and the author of You Unstuck. But the question here is how will you do it without realizing in a blink of an eye that you became a desperate “unemployed” crisis victim? The key idea we think you should always remember is: “Even if you’re not thrilled with your job, you’ll be a lot worse off without one”. Read the whole article published on September 1, http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/how-to-score-a-raise-and-more-during-a-recession-507813/;_ylt=Arxti08IsMwyW3rAm4jUDdxabqU5

]]> https://www.optinism.org/2009/09/16/raise-please/feed/ 0 The opportunity cost of financial rewards during crisis https://www.optinism.org/2009/01/20/the-opportunity-cost-of-financial-rewards-during-crisis/ https://www.optinism.org/2009/01/20/the-opportunity-cost-of-financial-rewards-during-crisis/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:21:18 +0000 Azmi Afyouni http://www.optinism.org/?p=114 Political carnage set apart, headlines of recent papers and online properties are crammed full with unemployment statistics flaring in blaze alongside bonus cuts. Let us not linger too much on the top CEO’s interminable zeros, as they are equivalent, on average, to 296 employees further down the hierarchical chain of command. Smirking? Do not, it is coming your way. If you will like to find a way to ear more money online and way faster than most normal jobs, go here.

Budget cuts, be it justified or not, will reach each and every organization of this world. The perfect excuse is laid out in the open, these are matters of crisis, and priority is given to survival. First start with reducing headcount, and then reduce your marketing budget. Why spend on marketing and advertising with a media planning agency during crisis? (Kindly read this last sentence on a sarcastic tone).

Still smirking, knowing that you will probably – certainly – not be warranted a bonus this year? Well, it remains advisable to prepare yourself ahead of time and eradicate any potential disappointment. It is either this, or be an adept of unemployment, which is unfortunately, ravaging all industries. This is your opportunity cost, that of your survival.

]]> https://www.optinism.org/2009/01/20/the-opportunity-cost-of-financial-rewards-during-crisis/feed/ 1 Basic yet indicative facts and interpretations https://www.optinism.org/2008/12/28/basic-yet-indicative-facts-and-interpretations/ https://www.optinism.org/2008/12/28/basic-yet-indicative-facts-and-interpretations/#comments Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:35:51 +0000 Fadi Sabbagha http://optinism.org/?p=23 Today I find myself “optinistic”, and if I were to tell you why, it’s for a couple of solid reasons I thought about…a handful of basic facts driving me to identify opportunities in the imminent crisis. Here are some…

  • Business will not cease. Instead, it will become more difficult and competitive, thus creating an opportunity to sharpen that competitive edge which is why we recommend the tools available at https://www.thepaystubs.com/1040-form-generator. Additionally, here are some tips on how to create a pay stub.
  • Recession means a considerable drop in spending – not a total one. As such, people will spend more intelligently, creating demand for smart and valuable products and solutions
  • Markets, to become more demand-oriented, will force businesses to offer products and services that are simultaneously valuable and cost-effective
  • Companies that adapt to and survive the crisis will be ready for the upswing to follow and will totally prosper following the crisis
  • The overall crash will make companies re-think their management and corporate governance principles. This revision should result in a better business world and environment
You may take a variety of tactics to taking your company to the next level. You can reinvest accrued earnings in the company, get a business loan, sell a portion of the company to investors, or explore for other sources of funding, including crowdsourcing. Crowdfunding is one fundraising method that is becoming more and more popular. This entailed soliciting modest investments from a large group of people, typically through an internet platform.
The craft brewing business BrewDog, which grew from 67 employees and four bars in 2011 to 2,300 employees globally using tools like this paystub templates free, is a perfect example of a successful crowdfunding campaign.

These facts, I’m certain, are just a glimpse of the opportunities at hand for the “optinistic”. There are always more opportunities than one can readily find.

]]> https://www.optinism.org/2008/12/28/basic-yet-indicative-facts-and-interpretations/feed/ 1 “Optinism”, or the conscious choice to think positively https://www.optinism.org/2008/12/24/hello-world/ https://www.optinism.org/2008/12/24/hello-world/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:40:35 +0000 Fadi Sabbagha http://optinism.org/?p=1 If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering…“optinism”? Written with an “n”? Must be a typo, right? Wrong! It’s a word we just coined, right here at Born Interactive, to designate a new state of mind to tackle the upcoming year: we “opt in”, willingly, to face all the uncertainty that 2009 is bringing.

For several months now, the global financial and real estate sectors have been in crisis. There is even talk of a recession on a global scale, expected to impact all sectors and economies large and small. Clearly, 2009 is concealing a lot of uncertainty. Nevertheless, I truly believe that through positive thinking, hard work, and intelligent planning – through “optinism” – uncertainty can be turned into a certainty of progress and success.

What makes me think so? Is this belief coincidental? Well, as a 38-year-old Lebanese citizen, I’ve witnessed more than the typical share of daily dilemmas and economic disasters, but I’ve also witnessed firsthand how resilience, persistence and positive thinking can be the key for overcoming any crisis.

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