Century 21 files

The case of Thomas Escher

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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Thomas Escher front view
Mugshot 1: Front
Thomas Escher side view
Mugshot 2: Side
Thomas Escher bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
Thomas Escher book nightstand
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
Thomas Escher desk shot
Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of being a driver of innovation, designing new products and creating new market believing that crazy times needs even better marketing. [cto]

Title: CoCreation Maven

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

Location: Munich

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

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2022/X/0048

Statement: Even a genius needs luck

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

When is something good enough?

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

Even a genius needs luck

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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 find toothpaste without breaking things

100 MINUTES OF SOLITUDE

15/21

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

DIGITAL DARK HORSE

4/21

Previous hair colors

Black, Bronce

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

The inner voice that drives you forward.

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

§

The right to an unconditional basic income

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is never giving up

Responsibility is something you take when it gets hairy

Vulnerability is a very personal trait

Gratitude is underrated

Curiosity is the fuel tank for innovation

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

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

Wanting too much, too fast.

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

Depends on the currency: Dollar, Bitcoin, Shares, Friendships?

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Courageous, Self-confident, Humble, Demanding, Fancy

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. Being patient

2. Being patient

3. Being patient

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

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

How are we going to proceed further?

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. Becoming rich
2. Going on a boat cruise
3. Building a single family house

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

Robert McCall in „The Equalizer”

DREAMCAST

IMDb

7/21

What is it like to be you?

Driven.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

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

Every idea is bad. Until it works.

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

Transformation is just a fancy word for an age-old perception: Panta rhei.

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

How does it feel to be ignored all the time?

JITTERBUG

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21/2023/X/0085
Statement: Pause. Breathe. Breathe again. And again. Now go on. Or breathe again.
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