The case of Tom Nixon

1 suspect. 21 pieces of evidence. 1 transformation story. No coincidence.

Full of 21st century attitudes, advice, and aspirations of a true leader by example.

Tom Nixon SHIFTSCHOOL front view
Mugshot 1: Front
Tom Nixon SHIFTSCHOOL side view
Mugshot 2: Side
Tom Nixon SHIFTSCHOOL bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
Tom Nixon SHIFTSCHOOL book shot
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
Tom Nixon SHIFTSCHOOL desk shot
Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of supporting founders to develop purposeful, participatory organisations - instead of fast exit scenarios lacking purpose. [cto]

Title: Founder, author, advisor

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

Location: Brighton, England

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

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2022/X/0033

Statement: Shall we all get out and cycle instead?

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

Have I walked enough steps today?

FREQUENTLY UTTERED CONCERN

8/21

Shall we all get out and cycle instead?

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

Getting rudely kicked awake by a small child in my bed then playing a strategic game of cat and mouse to get them out of the house to school. And if I'm lucky, doing some exercise.

100 MINUTES OF SOLITUDE

15/21

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

DIGITAL DARK HORSE

4/21

Previous hair colors

Blonde, auburn, and, sadly, grey

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

When you repeatedly ask yourself, honestly, why you're doing what you're doing, and get close to having no deeper answer, that is purpose (for better or worse).

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

§

Banning policies that further an economic system based on debt and GDP growth.

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is Resilience in action

Responsibility is acting on what's yours to do

Vulnerability is the feeling when you sign up for a worthwhile risk of failure

Gratitude is a cornerstone of wellbeing

Curiosity is knowing there's always more to learn

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

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

Tying the bow of a shoelace knot the wrong way (the correct way is the slightly trickier opposite of how we teach kids)

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

I would never work for an hourly rate!

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Thoughtful, Creative, Fun-loving, Cooperative, Cheerful

MATCHLESS MENTAL MEASUREMENT

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

What are you here to teach me?

JITTERBUG

17/21

What are three things you want to learn next?

1. German

2. Tantra

3. Flying with a jetpack

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

???

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

What's the pain you are trying to ignore?

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. Increasing material wealth
2. Coffee
3. Being a tourist in Australia

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

Ferris Bueller

DREAMCAST

IMDb

7/21

What is it like to be you?

A rollercoaster of creativity and doubt.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

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

1) Do you have enough energy to invest yourself in realising it? 2) Does anyone else care?

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

Transformation is the result of becoming more aware of self and the world around you, and acting with intent on what you learn.

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

Bobby Tobias
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