HOW NOT TO FEEL SLEEPY IN BORING MEETINGS

This may not yet be helpful...but I know that in the near future this would come in handy; hence, I'll be keeping it here for a more accessible reference.

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Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and seminars? What about
those long and boring conference calls? Here's a way to change all
of that.
1. Before (or during) the next meeting, seminar, or conference
call, prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5" x 5" is a
good size. Divide the card into columns-five across and five down.
That will give you 25 one-inch blocks.
2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:
Synergy, strategic fit, core competencies, best practice, bottom
line, revisit, expeditious, to tell you the truth (or "the truth is),
24/7, out of the loop, benchmark, value-added, proactive, win-
win, think outside the box, fast track, result-driven, knowledge
base, at the end of the day, touch base, mindset, client focus(ed),
paradigm, game plan, leverage.
3. Now check off the appropriate block when you hear one of
those words/phrases.
4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally
stand up and shout "BULLSHIT!"

source: fastcompany.com