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Exploiting Opportunities in the midst of chaos

The world is in chaos. And it’s easy to get caught up in the fear and panic that can come with a turbulent economic environment.

By Deladem KumordziePublished about a year ago 5 min read
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Exploiting Opportunities in the midst of chaos
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The world is in chaos. And it’s easy to get caught up in the fear and panic that can come with a turbulent economic environment. But even as things crumble around us, we have an opportunity for change and growth - one that requires taking risks. In this post, I'll share how you can use your creativity and flexibility to exploit opportunities in times of chaos so that you can weather unexpected events while also capitalizing on them when they arise.

In 2007, the global financial system was shaken by a recession which affected almost everyone around the world.

In 2007, the global financial system was shaken by a recession which affected almost everyone around the world. The primary cause of this economic downturn was the collapse of the housing market in many countries and regions. Millions of people lost their jobs and many businesses went bankrupt. This is 2022 , a month to 2023. Does this sound familiar ?

The recession caused the stock markets to crash and home prices to plummet.

The stock market is a place where people buy and sell shares in companies. The house market is a place where people buy and sell houses. When the economy goes through a recession, it means that many people are losing their jobs, which means that they have less money to spend on things like buying houses or stocks. So when the economy goes through a recession, prices for stocks and houses go down because fewer people have the money to purchase them.

It also led to millions of people losing their jobs and left many businesses bankrupt.

But if you’re a business owner, it’s important to continue looking for opportunities.

It’s also important to remember that even in the midst of chaos, there are always opportunities.

The recession led to millions of people losing their jobs and left many businesses bankrupt. It affected entire industries, like construction and finance and real estate—but it also opened up doors for other entrepreneurs who saw a void in the market they could fill with their products or services.

But there were those that saw this situation as an opportunity.

But there were those that saw this situation as an opportunity. They realized that if they could provide the right product at the right time, they would be able to make a lot of money in a short period of time.

Let me give you some examples:

- An entrepreneur named Michael Dell saw IBM's struggles and decided to start his own computer company. The fact that most people were buying PCs from IBM left him with plenty of room for growth without much competition. This allowed him to grow his business quickly and become one of the biggest players in the computer industry today (Dell Computers).

- A young entrepreneur named Mark Zuckerberg saw how hard it was for college kids who wanted their own websites but didn’t have any money or experience coding websites, so he created Facebook so that everyone could have their own free website (Facebook).

- What would be your story here…

They said, “while others are sitting idle, I will be learning new things.”

There’s a reason why the popular business book The One Minute Manager is called that. The authors, Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, argue that employees should be given as much autonomy as possible to get their work done in a timely way.

This means giving them permission to take breaks when appropriate and recognizing that they may need time off from work (even if only for an hour or two) to recharge their batteries. It also means giving them opportunities to learn new skills so they can become more valuable members of your team—and help you stand out as an employer who values employee well-being.

In short: If people are spending all day at their desks getting nothing done because they don’t feel energized enough by what they’re doing, chances are good that they won’t be able to give it their best shot—and this could hurt both productivity and morale at your company

Others said, “while others are complaining about their current circumstances, I will hone my skills”.

You should also realize that this is a great time to hone your skills. If you’re good at something, now is the time to make sure that you have a leg up over your competitors when opportunities start opening up again.

Complainers will be complaining about their current circumstances for years to come, but those who decide instead to focus on learning new skills will be well positioned for when everything does change again.

These people saw that this downturn was a time for them to gain new knowledge and sharpen their skills.

These people saw that this downturn was a time for them to gain new knowledge and sharpen their skills. They knew that this would benefit them in the long run, so they made it a point to keep themselves up to date with the latest developments in their field.

Never underestimate the value of learning new things! It’s always better to learn new things when you have time to do so, instead of waiting until you need them because your job may disappear tomorrow.

It's always good to make use of your time wisely, even if your current circumstance isn't ideal

Well, if you're unemployed and looking for a job, it's not too late to take an extra course or two in order to beef up your resume. And if you are already employed but would like to learn more skills so that you can move up in your company or industry, now is the perfect time.

If you have family responsibilities (children), then make sure that they are cared for so that you can take some time away from them in order to further yourself professionally. If there's no one else around who can pick up the slack while you're gone on those classes or workshops, then consider hiring someone like a babysitter or nanny service provider who will be able to watch over them while you're out training at all hours of day or night.

And even if both partners work full-time jobs outside of their homes everyday during normal business hours (and sometimes beyond), it doesn't mean they still don't need any help keeping things running smoothly at home! In fact I'd say this is especially true when it comes down specifically how much time each individual spends together throughout their daily lives since often times there aren't enough hours left over when trying hard enough."

Conclusion

As we have seen, the recession of 2007 was a time when many people lost their jobs and businesses went bankrupt. However, there were those that saw this as an opportunity to gain new knowledge and sharpen their skills. They said, “while others are sitting idle, I will be learning new things.” Others said, “while others are complaining about their current circumstances, I will hone my skills”. These people saw that this downturn was a time for them to gain new knowledge and sharpen their skills."

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Deladem Kumordzie

Challenging everything I know, unlearning & relearning⚡️ A rare breed of business and technology. Business Planning || Branding || Front End developer || Graphics || Entrepreneur || Interested in Venture Studios

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