Century 21 files

The case of Matthias Kogler-Gepp

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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Matthias Kogler-Gepp front view
Mugshot 1: Front
Matthias Kogler-Gepp side view
Mugshot 2: Side
Matthias Kogler-Gepp bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
Matthias Kogler-Gepp book shot
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
Matthias Kogler-Gepp desk shot
Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of being a creative native who plays around for a living, trying to help leaders to cope with novel or complex situations. [cto]

Title: Playpreneur & Ambassador for Working Playfully

Address: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiasjkg/

Location: Graz

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

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2022/X/0046

Statement: Easy: "Work playfully". Or just "play"!

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.

1/21

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 I have too few concerns?

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

Easy: "Work playfully". Or just "play"!

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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?

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Give myself time, do not hurry. Have a good coffee. Starting slow.

100 MINUTES OF SOLITUDE

15/21

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

DIGITAL DARK HORSE

4/21

Previous hair colors

Dark brown, orange, partially peroxide blonde, brown, gray

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

Life is playful in nature. Play, enjoy and help other to do so.

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

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Oh man... I don't know. Maybe less laws?

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is ... passion, a teacher, sometimes unnecessary.

Responsibility is ... annoying and important.

Vulnerability is ... powerful.

Gratitude is ... energy.

Curiosity is ... my daily driver.

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

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

No comment (possible).

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

I'd pay my self the incredible amount of "1 hour" per hour!!

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Spirited, Responsible, Daring, Smart, Impulsive

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. Spanish (again)

2. Playing Hand Pan

3. Being a husband and father.

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

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

What am I doing here?

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. Own a e-car. [Instead own freedom, or a bicycle. Or ignore this advice.]
2. Retirement. [Instead love what you do for work or change it and do it as long as you want. Or ignore this advice.]
3. Travel all around the world. [Instead travel wherever you are, explore and be present. Or ignore this advice.]

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

I want to be a leading character in my own movie - writing in progress 🙂

DREAMCAST

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7/21

What is it like to be you?

Great. Risk-taking. Exciting. Thankful. Struggling. Rising. Learning. Playing.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

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

I play it (and with others).

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

Transformation is changing you approach to think about or do something in a way your environment can take notice and might transform as well.

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

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How is it going? And what is you idea behind all this?

JITTERBUG

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