Kobayashi Maru

 29,99  19,99

Kobayashi Maru: How to Face the No-Win Scenario

What do you do when there’s no way to win and you still have to choose?

This course is a meditation on impossible moments; the ones that shape us more than any success ever could.

Inspired by the legendary Kobayashi Maru simulation from Star Trek, this isn’t a fan tribute. It’s a deeper conversation about what happens when life hands you a situation with no right answer. A leadership crisis. A personal betrayal. A system that breaks instead of bends.

This is not a video course.
It’s a voice in your ear; on a walk, in your car, in the quiet moments before sleep.
No visuals. No slides. Just story, space, and clarity.
Designed for depth, not distraction.

Kobayashi Maru: How to Face the No-Win Scenario

What do you do when there’s no way to win and you still have to choose?

This course is a meditation on impossible moments; the ones that shape us more than any success ever could.

Inspired by the legendary Kobayashi Maru simulation from Star Trek, this isn’t a fan tribute. It’s a deeper conversation about what happens when life hands you a situation with no right answer. A leadership crisis. A personal betrayal. A system that breaks instead of bends.

Through cinematic storytelling, psychological depth, and practical reflection, you’ll explore:

  • What actually makes a situation unwinnable.

  • How different people respond and why.

  • What it means when the test is the point.

  • How to rewrite the simulation from the inside out.

  • And how to carry your own Kobayashi moment with clarity, not shame.

This is not a video course.
It’s a voice in your ear; on a walk, in your car, in the quiet moments before sleep.
No visuals. No slides. Just story, space, and clarity.
Designed for depth, not distraction.

What You’ll Receive

  • A downloadable, self-paced audio course (~70 minutes).

  • Audio-only format; designed to be experienced like a podcast. Listen on the go, during a walk, or in quiet reflection. No screen required.
  • A Key Concepts summary PDF; clear, grounded, and quotable.

  • A Reflection & Challenge Worksheet; for processing your own no-win moments.

  • A full transcript of the Audio course.
  • Full permission to share it freely with anyone who needs it.

Pricing & Access

This course is available for €29.99.

If you can afford it; thank you. You’re directly supporting independent, thoughtful work like this.

If you know someone who could benefit from the course, please feel free to share it with them. No guilt. No tracking. If it helps someone else walk through their own Kobayashi moment; that’s a win.

And if you’re in a situation where you truly can’t afford it, and no one in your circle can share it with you, just reach out. We’ll make sure you still get access. No questions, no judgment.

This was never meant to be locked away.
It was meant to find you when you need it.

This Course Is For You If…

  • You’ve faced, or are facing, a moment with no good outcome.

  • You’ve been told to play by rules that felt rigged.

  • You’re trying to lead, live, or heal without a script.

  • You want to make meaning from something that still echoes.

This isn’t a how-to.
It’s a way-through.

You don’t need to win the simulation.
You just need to remember who you are inside it.

How to Access and Listen to Your Course

Once you’ve purchased a course, you will receive a download link via email and on the confirmation page. The download is a ZIP file containing:

  • An MP3 audio file

  • A PDF transcript

  • A PDF worksheet

 

Option 1: Download the Complete ZIP File (Recommended)

This ZIP file contains all course materials in one download. To open it, follow the instructions below based on your device or operating system.

Then:

Windows (PC)
  1. Download the ZIP file via the link you received.

  2. Right-click the ZIP file and select “Extract All…”

  3. Choose a location and click “Extract”

  4. Open the extracted folder. You’ll find:

    • A .mp3 file (open with any audio player, like Windows Media Player or VLC)

    • Two .pdf files (open with Adobe Reader or your browser)

 

macOS (Apple Computer)
  1. Download the ZIP file.

  2. Double-click the ZIP file — macOS will automatically unzip it.

  3. Open the folder to access:

    • The MP3 (plays in Music, QuickTime, or VLC)

    • The PDFs (open in Preview or any PDF reader)

 

Linux (Ubuntu or other distros)
  1. Download the ZIP file.

  2. Right-click and choose “Extract Here” or use unzip in the terminal.

  3. Open the folder and use:

    • Any media player (Rhythmbox, VLC, etc.) for the MP3

    • Evince, Okular, or any PDF viewer for the PDFs

 

Android Phones & Tablets
  1. Download the ZIP file using your browser.

  2. Use the built-in “Files” app or a free app like ZArchiver to unzip it.

  3. Inside the folder:

    • Tap the MP3 to play it in your default music app

    • Open the PDFs with Google PDF Viewer or any reader app

📌 Tip: If your phone can’t open ZIP files, try a free app like “RAR” or “ZArchiver” from the Play Store.

iPhone & iPad (iOS)
  1. Tap the download link and choose “Download”

  2. Open the “Files” app and locate the ZIP file in Downloads

  3. Tap the ZIP to automatically unzip it

  4. Open the folder to:

    • Play the MP3 using the built-in player or Files app

    • View the PDFs using Books or any PDF reader

📌 Tip: If your iPhone doesn’t unzip automatically, use a free app like “iZip” or “Documents by Readdle”

Option 2: Download Files Individually

If you prefer not to download the full ZIP file, you can access each file directly, either via the confirmation page or via the confirmation email.

  • Audio (MP3)

  • Transcript (PDF)

  • Worksheet (PDF)

You can open these files directly on any device without needing to unzip anything.


Troubleshooting or Questions?

If you run into any issues, feel free to reach out at edu@barburas.com. We’ll help you get started.