Century 21 files

The case of Scott Gould

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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SHIFTSCHOOL designs transformative learning experiences for century 21. We are a community of changemakers and lifelong learners. We aim to sustainably improve ourselves by continuous learning, lead others by good example, and positively influence the environment around us. Our goal is to shape the ecological, technological and societal transformation ahead of us.

If you want to learn more about us, here is info about our philosophy, our transformative leadership treks, and our lifelong learning club.

Scout Gould shiftschool portrait front view
Mugshot 1: Front
Scout Gould shiftschool profile side view
Mugshot 2: Side
Scout Gould shiftschool bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
Scout Gould shiftschool book recommendation
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
Scout Gould shiftschool desk shot
Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of possessing profound insights into human engagement, leveraging his experience as an author, speaker, consultant, and former church pastor to unravel the intricate patterns of connection between individuals, whether as employees, customers, or community members.

Title: Consultant and training in Engagement

Address: scottgould.com

Location: Plymouth, UK

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

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2023/X/0087

Statement: "Hey, nice to meet you. I hope you have a great day :-)"

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

We are going to be late.

FREQUENTLY UTTERED CONCERN

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THE INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER

Bobby Tobias

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

"Hey, nice to meet you. I hope you have a great day :-)"

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

Oh dear, I have no morning routine, except that getting up is like tearing myself from heaven and plunging myself into hell, until I've had a cup of coffee, at which point I have the slightest bit of motivation to get about getting the kids off to school. Then it's to my desk, and dealing with the day.

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

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

Oh this is a long question.

Evolutionarily, biologically, it's to reproduce. But if you want something a bit broader, here is my take:

There is no purpose except the one you want to create. Purpose is teleological, so "meaning' might be a better word. What gives you meaning?

Meaning is of course meaningless, except within the context within which it is defined. So for instance, a table is meaningless at an atomic level (it's just space), and a table is meaningless at a galactic level (it's atomic in size). BUT - at my level - the table that I sit at while I write this is very meaningful because it provides a rest to my arms, and if you hit me over the head with it, it could kill me, which would cause my children great pain.

So meaning is found within context.

What context matters most to you? For me, it is my children. I live because of them. My meaning, and my purpose, is to be a father. Anything else is a bonus.

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

§

You should not be able to be verbally abusive to kids. When I see a parent doing that in public, I feel like it's the worst thing in the world.That, or, outlawing Android. Sorry, but it's so BADLY designed, it hurts my eyes. And no, I don't care if you customise it, because customising bad design still makes it bad!

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is giving up tomorrow, but not today

Responsibility is the trait even gods don't posses. The one who takes responsibility also takes their future.

Vulnerability is opening up a direct channel to your heart

Gratitude is the thing that comes right before joy

Curiosity is the antidote to hate

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

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

Going to bed late. Turns out, going to be at 9am and sleeping for over 8 hours is delicious.

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

Depends on the task! For what I do best, $500 perhaps?

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Compassionate, Responsible, Considerate, Thoughtful, Friendly

MATCHLESS MENTAL MEASUREMENT

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

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Discover more transformation interviews of other changemakers accused of seriously transforming themselves and others.

17/21

What are three things you want to learn next?

1. How to build a business. Like, I need to shift from being an artisan to a business owner. I find it hard. I'm trying.

2. I want to learn what I want, and then vocalise it. I find this hard as well, both parts.

3. How to swim. I'm bad at it, and want to be good at it.

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

???

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

"How is your heart?" My dear friend asks me this every time I see her. It's a beautiful question.

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. Working day and night to get that thing you want, while neglecting your family... "A man who does not spend time with his family can never be a real man" – Don Corleone
2. Disneyland. If you get the chance, take it. But no need to break your back or credit card to get there.
3. Visiting London. I live in the UK, but London just isn't worth it IMO. I'd pick anywhere on the continent over anywhere in the UK.

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

Leonardo Di Caprio's character Dom Hobbs in Inception!

DREAMCAST

IMDb

7/21

What is it like to be you?

To be me is agonising because I overthink everything and I'm kind of tired of it.

Proof: I rewrote this answer 7 times.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

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

Of course there's a logical positivism impossibility here.But, I think if an idea proves USEFUL in a context, then we could call it good

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

"I was one way, and now I am another." - The Chosen TV Series

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

What am I REALLY trying to solve with my overthinking? Like, what happened to the little boy inside me? I just want to hug him.

JITTERBUG

Alis Anagnostakis shiftschool front view
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21/2022/X/0059
Statement: When you know your WHY, any HOW becomes possible!
read more
Patrycja Pielaszek front view
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The case of Patrycja Pielaszek

21/2022/X/0045
Statement: COME AS YOU ARE. Your ‘imperfections’ are welcome here.
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Zoe Nogai front view
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21/2022/X/0015
Statement: Calm the f*ck down. You’ll never ever find a sticker on my stuff though.
read more
Century 21 files

The case of Scott Gould

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.

SHIFTSCHOOL Logo

SHIFTSCHOOL designs transformative learning experiences for century 21. We are a community of changemakers and lifelong learners. We aim to sustainably improve ourselves by continuous learning, lead others by good example, and positively influence the environment around us. Our goal is to shape the ecological, technological and societal transformation ahead of us.

If you want to learn more about us, here is info about our philosophy, our transformative leadership treks, and our lifelong learning club.

Scout Gould shiftschool portrait front view
Mugshot 1: Front
Scout Gould shiftschool profile side view
Mugshot 2: Side
Scout Gould shiftschool bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
Scout Gould shiftschool book recommendation
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
Scout Gould shiftschool desk shot
Scene: thought work desk
Shiftschool Badge

Memo: person suspected of possessing profound insights into human engagement, leveraging his experience as an author, speaker, consultant, and former church pastor to unravel the intricate patterns of connection between individuals, whether as employees, customers, or community members.

Title: Consultant and training in Engagement

Address: scottgould.com

Location: Plymouth, UK

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

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2023/X/0087

Statement: "Hey, nice to meet you. I hope you have a great day :-)"

HOW TO READ THIS

Bobby Tobias
Shiftschool Badge

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

We are going to be late.

FREQUENTLY UTTERED CONCERN

SHIFTSCHOOL Logo

THE INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER

Bobby Tobias

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

"Hey, nice to meet you. I hope you have a great day :-)"

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

Oh dear, I have no morning routine, except that getting up is like tearing myself from heaven and plunging myself into hell, until I've had a cup of coffee, at which point I have the slightest bit of motivation to get about getting the kids off to school. Then it's to my desk, and dealing with the day.

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

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

Oh this is a long question.

Evolutionarily, biologically, it's to reproduce. But if you want something a bit broader, here is my take:

There is no purpose except the one you want to create. Purpose is teleological, so "meaning' might be a better word. What gives you meaning?

Meaning is of course meaningless, except within the context within which it is defined. So for instance, a table is meaningless at an atomic level (it's just space), and a table is meaningless at a galactic level (it's atomic in size). BUT - at my level - the table that I sit at while I write this is very meaningful because it provides a rest to my arms, and if you hit me over the head with it, it could kill me, which would cause my children great pain.

So meaning is found within context.

What context matters most to you? For me, it is my children. I live because of them. My meaning, and my purpose, is to be a father. Anything else is a bonus.

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

§

You should not be able to be verbally abusive to kids. When I see a parent doing that in public, I feel like it's the worst thing in the world.That, or, outlawing Android. Sorry, but it's so BADLY designed, it hurts my eyes. And no, I don't care if you customise it, because customising bad design still makes it bad!

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is giving up tomorrow, but not today

Responsibility is the trait even gods don't posses. The one who takes responsibility also takes their future.

Vulnerability is opening up a direct channel to your heart

Gratitude is the thing that comes right before joy

Curiosity is the antidote to hate

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

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

Going to bed late. Turns out, going to be at 9am and sleeping for over 8 hours is delicious.

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

Depends on the task! For what I do best, $500 perhaps?

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Compassionate, Responsible, Considerate, Thoughtful, Friendly

MATCHLESS MENTAL MEASUREMENT

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

Shiftschool Badge

Discover more transformation interviews of other changemakers accused of seriously transforming themselves and others.

17/21

What are three things you want to learn next?

1. How to build a business. Like, I need to shift from being an artisan to a business owner. I find it hard. I'm trying.

2. I want to learn what I want, and then vocalise it. I find this hard as well, both parts.

3. How to swim. I'm bad at it, and want to be good at it.

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

???

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

"How is your heart?" My dear friend asks me this every time I see her. It's a beautiful question.

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. Working day and night to get that thing you want, while neglecting your family... "A man who does not spend time with his family can never be a real man" – Don Corleone
2. Disneyland. If you get the chance, take it. But no need to break your back or credit card to get there.
3. Visiting London. I live in the UK, but London just isn't worth it IMO. I'd pick anywhere on the continent over anywhere in the UK.

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

Leonardo Di Caprio's character Dom Hobbs in Inception!

DREAMCAST

IMDb

7/21

What is it like to be you?

To be me is agonising because I overthink everything and I'm kind of tired of it.

Proof: I rewrote this answer 7 times.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

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

Of course there's a logical positivism impossibility here.But, I think if an idea proves USEFUL in a context, then we could call it good

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

"I was one way, and now I am another." - The Chosen TV Series

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

What am I REALLY trying to solve with my overthinking? Like, what happened to the little boy inside me? I just want to hug him.

JITTERBUG