Century 21 files

The case of Bettina von Stamm

This is the secret interrogation record of 1 suspect. With 21 pieces of evidence. Accused of seriously stirring up the status quo. All compiled to 1 transformation story about the suspect’s attitudes, advice, and aspirations as a true leader by example.

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Bettina von Stamm
Mugshot 1: Front
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Evidence 1: bag contents
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Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
Bettina von Stamm
Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of relentlessly striving to merge innovation with philosophy and purpose, and teaching people how to adopt a 21st century mindset. [cto]

Title: Innovation Philosopher, Story Teller, Sustainability Catalyst

Address: www.bettinavonstamm.com

Location: Munich

Incident: Seri. Transf./ Lead. by Ex./ Dist. of StaQuo

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2022/X/0004

Statement: In every small detail you see the whole picture, if you know how to look.

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Bobby Tobias
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This is the evidence table, the special commission of the SHIFT has gathered in this case. Here you can find all the circumstantial evidence that contributed to the conviction of the perpetrator.

In addition to extensive visual material, descriptions of the course of events, the case contains all the interrogation protocols.

Also listen to the original recording of the interrogation questions by a SHIFT special agent.

1/21

Are you the “here and now” or “dream about the future” kind of person?

I love imagining future states

WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON

12/21

What is your FUC*?

*frequently uttered concern

Why are so many so thoughtless, and why are so many given so much of what makes us human over to technology?

FREQUENTLY UTTERED CONCERN

8/21

In every small detail you see the whole picture, if you know how to look.

Bumper sticker

5/21

Decide if the following statements are a curse or a blessing, there is no maybe.

There is no such thing as a new idea.

Mark Twain

There is no such thing as society.

Margret Thatcher

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

American Proverb

There is no such thing as tomorrow.

Alan Watts

= true

= false

THERE IS NO SUCH THING!

18/21

What does your morning (routine) look like?

giphy

The one I wish I did or the one I actually do? Here what I intend to do every morning, and more often than not, one or other part is being skipped, or the order is change somewhat... Wake up without an alarm clock (a recent thing ...) generally between 5.00 and 7.00; be grateful; cuddle my cat; look at emails and newsletters; get up & make a cup of herbal tea and prepare my breakfast (generally yogurt, fruit & nuts); sit down to meditate followed by yoga, (about 1/2 hour each); get washed and dressed; have breakfast; probably do a Sudoko; go to my desk

100 MINUTES OF SOLITUDE

15/21

What’s your insider tip for the most underrated website?

DIGITAL DARK HORSE

4/21

Previous hair colors

Brown, a red period, a streak of purple

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

Purpose. My challenge in life is to find out what my purpose is, and to live into it. What ever my purpose is, it is my gift to the world at large, it is my contribution to making the world a more beautiful and sustainable place. I find it through stillness, and by opening my heart and mind. I am fully aligned, and awake when I am following my purpose.

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

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A deep responsibility to live up to our highest selves.

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is continuing in the face of adversity

Responsibility is doing what needs to be done

Vulnerability is being who I am, always

Gratitude is noticing and appreciating everything

Curiosity is always wanting to understand (without judging)

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

What’s something you have been doing wrong all your life until recently?

Lacked awareness of the abundance that has been present in some shape or form all my life.

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

As aways, it depends! … what the context is, whether I perceive myself adding value, whether my contribution is unique or if everyone could do it, how much the client can afford … how much I want to do it … how much I like the client … If I HAVE to put a figure to it, the extremes being 0 (charity, friends) to €5000 (large corporate events).

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Honest, Compassionate, Courageous, Spirited, Thoughtful

MATCHLESS MENTAL MEASUREMENT

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

What are you afraid of?!

JITTERBUG

17/21

What are three things you want to learn next?

To be patient, to be quiet, to be kind.

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

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What’s the best question you have ever been asked?

Who are you, really ... ?

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. Thinking in 'either or'
2. Believing that 'I alone cannot do anything anyway'
3. Believing that all innovation is good innovation, and figure out ways to make it so!

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

The dream weaver, the story teller, the catalyst; the one in the background, even invisible, weaving magic for people to find their truth and their way

DREAMCAST

7/21

What is it like to be you?

Quite amazing actually! It means to be full of joy and curiosity. It means to seek to create beauty in everything, and where ever I go. It means to live in abundance, and deep gratitude for that abundance. Abundance of experiences, of friends, of beauty, of challenges, of learning and understanding.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

How can you measure whether an idea is good or bad?

I am not a great fan of 'good' or 'bad'. I prefer 'appropriate'. And I think there are ways of evaluating whether an idea is appropriate - as long as the specific context and point in time are taken into consideration ;-).

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

The most beautiful illustration of a transformation I can think of is the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. Everything has to dissolve and go to mush, with some time and patience being required before something utterly beautiful can emerge - entirely unrecognisable and unimaginable in the status quo.

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

Bobby Tobias
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