Century 21 files

The case of Pieter Spinder

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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Pieter Spinder Shiftschool front view
Mugshot 1: Front
Pieter Spinder Shiftschool side view
Mugshot 2: Side
Pieter Spinder Shiftschool bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
Pieter Spinder Shiftschool book nightstand
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
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Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of designing embodied learning experiences and getting rid of his and other people's BS in order to change their work and life for the better. [cto]

Title: Taking Fear out of people and bring Love back. (Consultant)

Address: https://www.pieterspinder.com

Location: Spaarndam, Amsterdam, The world.

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

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2023/X/0067

Statement: If you see me, I will see you.

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 imagining future states

WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON

12/21

What is your FUC*?

*frequently uttered concern

That in doing Business it is to less about H2H (Human2Human) and too much about B2B, B2C or other crap.

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

If you see me, I will see you.

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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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Alarm, getting into my clothes, do my Morning Practice (35 minutes of breathing, meditation and physical movement), coffee plus 2 croissants (dipping in the coffee), taking my vitamin-supplements with a shake (2 or 3 raw eggs, rice-coco-nut milk, agave sirup, linseed-oil and fruit juice) and then bringing the kids to school (by bike most of the time)

100 MINUTES OF SOLITUDE

15/21

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

DIGITAL DARK HORSE

4/21

Previous hair colors

One color: Blond(es have more fun)

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

The purpose of (your) purpose is ‘their’ purpose. So, your company’s purpose is not to serve your own purpose but to serve your customers needs (or, their search for meaning*).

* an easier life, a more sustainable life, a more loving life, a just world, .......

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

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+1. Law. That everyone is obliged to consider +1 in every situation. When you are working, traveling, having breakfast or dinner, having meetings. In every situation consider +1. +1 visitor, +1 co-worker who needs something, +1 traveler who might need space, +1 person who might need a breakfast or dinner, +1 coworker who you might want to invite to a meeting. Try to fill in the +1 yourself. With Empathy as a basis.

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is overrated.

Responsibility is the ability to respond.

Vulnerability is the way to your heart.

Gratitude is making you and others grow, share and shine.

Curiosity is looking for the light.

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

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

This 95% yes thing (95% a yes is 100% a no). It is hard to do and safes a lot of frustration, heartbreak, emotions, frustration in life & work.

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

€ 150

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Courageous, Considerate, Wild, Creative, Lovable, 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. Building a Sacred Space, physical and mental.

2. Parachute jumping

3. Do nothing for a while and feel bliss.

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

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

Do you love me?

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. Going to Goa India (go to Udaipur instead)
2. Bungy Jumping (just jump of a bridge and swim!)
3. Get at PhD (get your swimming diploma and swim along the stream)

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

Tony Montana in Scarface

DREAMCAST

IMDb

7/21

What is it like to be you?

Great. A lot of impermanence in my daily life which makes it alive and kicking.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

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

Difficult, and if you hear about an idea at first and don't know if it is a good idea, it is most of the time not a good idea. Or, if it is 95% a yes, it is 100% a no. Your gut-feeling can tell you for sure.

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

Is the slowly process of change concerning who one is (character) or how he/she does things (habits). I start with facilitating personal transformation, then teams/companies and then systems.

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

A lot of questions. (read my book From Fear to Freedom) but if to choose one now: Can you move out of the way please?

JITTERBUG

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