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Stay awake in meetings

By Anonymous

 

 “Bullshit Bingo” - How to stay awake in meetings

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) your 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
* empower (or empowerment)
* knowledge base
* at the end of the day
* touch base
* mindset
* client focus(ed)
* paradigm
* game plan
* leverage

3. 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!"

Testimonials from satisfied "Bullshit Bingo" players:
"I had been in the meeting for only five minutes when I won." - Adam, Atlanta
"My attention span at meetings has improved dramatically." - David, Florida
“What a gas! Meetings will never be the same for me after my first win." - Dan, New York City
"The atmosphere was tense in the last process meeting as 14 of us waited for the fifth box." - Ben, Denver
"The speaker was stunned as eight of us screamed 'BULLSHIT!' for the third time in two hours." - Paul, Cleveland

 

Enjoy your meetings

 

Comments

mamali prusty said…
I enjoyed reading this post about staying awake in meetings because it talks about something many of us face but rarely admit. The way the article points out that long talks, lack of engagement, and tiredness can make it hard to pay attention feels very real and familiar. I liked how the suggestions are simple and practical, like being more prepared, taking notes, and finding ways to stay focused without just fighting sleep. It made me think about how we can make meetings better for everyone, not just ourselves. The writing feels honest and easy to follow, and it reminded me that small changes in habits can make a big difference during long discussions. Thank you for sharing such useful thoughts.
January 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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