Century 21 files

The case of Birte Bösehans

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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Birte Bösehans Shiftschool portrait front view
Mugshot 1: Front
Birte Bösehans Shiftschool profile side view
Mugshot 2: Side
Birte Bösehans Shiftschool bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
Birte Bösehans Shiftschool book recommendation
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
Birte Bösehans Shiftschool desk shot
Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of having an insatiable curiosity, an unparalleled knack for purposeful innovation, and a tireless commitment to transforming abstract ideas into tangible realities, all while maintaining a contagious enthusiasm that inspires those around her. [cto]

Title: Co-Founder & Consultant

Address: www.kobold.berlin

Location: Berlin

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

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2023/X/0085

Statement: Pause. Breathe. Breathe again. And again. Now go on. Or breathe again.

HOW TO READ THIS

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.

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

I love being in the here and now shiftschool

WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON

12/21

What is your FUC*?

*frequently uttered concern

Do we have enough capacity to do that?

FREQUENTLY UTTERED CONCERN

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THE INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER

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Tobias Burkhardt is chair of the S.H.I.F.T Committee, lead investigator and executive director of the Shiftschool – all in one. Here you can find more useful pieces of information about his hustle and bustle.

8/21

Pause. Breathe. Breathe again. And again. Now go on. Or breathe again.

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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

Trying to convince my child to sleep a little longer.

100 MINUTES OF SOLITUDE

15/21

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

DIGITAL DARK HORSE

4/21

Previous hair colors

Just ginger.

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

Purpose is an idea of what the future could feel like. It drives you to act on it and to try to achive this feeling.

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

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A law that regulates how many laws are allowed to be in place at once.

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is to see a NO as the possibility to get to your goal with a detour.

Responsibility is to live up to your standards and walk the way you talk.

Vulnerability is to cry when you feel like it, even when you are at work or in front of a client.

Gratitude is to say thank you every day and to be aware of your perks.

Curiosity is to unsee all the things you think you know and then see everything again.

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

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

Spending too much time with people that tell me whats “right”.

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

I hate the idea of measuring output or work by hours and money per hour. So I would pay myself for tasks done: One perfectly cooked dinner for 4 people including ingredients – 200€ One harvest of my own little garden (enough for 2 peopleI) – 2.000€ One finished one-month project with a totally happy client – 20.000€ One raised child that is conquering the world – 200.000€

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Honest, Responsible, Busy, Intelligent, Cooperative

MATCHLESS MENTAL MEASUREMENT

THIS CASE IS ONE OF S.H.I.F.T.’S MOST SERIOUS CASES

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17/21

What are three things you want to learn next?

1. relaxing without a to-do-list in mind

2. speaking swedish

3. grow and harvest my whole food

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

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

Mama?

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. Becoming an early bird and establishing a morning routine
2. Traveling the whole world
3. Finding the perfect match

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

Lagertha in Vikings

DREAMCAST

IMDb

7/21

What is it like to be you?

I try to appreciate every day how blessed I am. Although, I know how blessed I am, my life feels quite normal most of the time.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

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

You just can’t. Time will tell if you give it a try. But talking to possible users often helps.

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

An active process to achieve a predefined goal in which most certainly you and also the goal will change within time.

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

How can I get rid of you?

JITTERBUG

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21/2022/X/0036
Statement: I want to stop overthinking, but can't think how!
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