Mind Tricks

If your bored at work or just want some old-fashioned brain teasers, here you go:

Jedi Mind Trick

Math Brain Teaser

Air Force Fighter Pilot Test
- fighter pilots are supposed to last for 2 minutes!

How to get:
Your slob roomie to clean up after herself more often ...

Spray a bit of liquid all-purpose cleaner in the air right before she enters the skanky spot in question. A Dutch study recently proved that the faint smell of a cleaning product will spur people to start picking up the area around them. You can also prime her by squirting a little fluid in the bathroom sink before she goes in to use it.

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Trick of Mind - new questions everyday.

California Scheming

Well, after a month off, we are at it again. We have moved states, vacationed in Mexico, graduated from law school, and - to no one's surprise - recharged the master planning batteries.
Summer always brings out the best in people - and for me it's making shit happen. Nothing is impossible, anything can be done, there is always one extra seat on a sold out flight.

So when my oldest and dearest friend called me yesterday feeling down and dejected about her summer work schedule, I naturally flipped on the scheming switch and we went to work.

Step 1: Analyze the Problem

Problem: CO-OP requires 350 hours of legal work in 11 weeks, 4 co-ops total to graduate.
Factors: Her office is only open from 8-5:30 M-F and can only work during that time.
Golden Snitch*: the secretary next to her comes in at 7:30 am!
Solution: Work M-TH 7:30 - 5:30 for 2 weeks, then M-W 7:30-5:30 = 350 hours.

*Note: In every situation, there is always a Golden Snitch - it is elusive, sometimes hard to see, but always the key to making the Scheme happen. No plan (or Quiddich Match) is complete with out it.

Step 2: Execution
Whether it be your boss, parent, friend, teacher or anyone else, schemes are only necessary when you are not in charge. So to make the plan come to life always involves a little people skills. Create a dialog that necessitates why your plan (ex: revised summer hours) are needed.

Tip1: Build on a truth; do not manifest deaths, diseases, or any other traceable and knock-on -wood type of event. It will spiral into a class 5 cyclone of lies before you know it and your cover will for sure be blown.
Tip 2: the less details the better - Need-to-Know Rule applies here. Remember: the devil is in the details, and in divulging too many details he will suck you down to hell.
Tip 3: Timing is everything. Present the idea when your boss is in a good mood, after you have just been praised, or when the office lulls. Be patient...

With a little effort, you too can have 4 day weekends to enjoy down at the Beach. Enjoy!

Please remember to always scheme responsibly.