Avocado Training ... create perfect slices & cubes

Cutting avocados is one of those things that seems daunting to many people, and I would have agreed until I learned these tricks.  I've tried to use pictures to demonstrate the technique, let me know if video would be preferable.

First, use a sharp knife to cut the avocado in half down to the pit.  I usually start at the stem part (remove the stem) and work around in a circle from there.

BE CAREFUL WITH THIS PART: Holding the avocado side with the pit in it, hit the knife blade into the pit so that it goes in a little bit and then twist the knife so that the pit loosens.

The pit should pop right out, still attached to the knife blade.  Remove the pit from the knife and throw away.

BE CAREFUL WITH THIS PART: Using the knife, cut in through the avocado flesh down to the skin to create slices (I find it easier to do while holding the avocado in my hand, but be careful not to cut yourself if the knife punctures the skin).

OPTIONAL: If you want cubes, after cutting the first set of slices, cut slices in the opposite direction to form the cubes.

Using a spoon, slide in between the flesh of the avocado and the skin, working gently around the outside and under the flesh to separate from the skin.

When completed, you should have a shell of skin that looks like this, and perfect avocado slices or cubes.