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225 challenges to push your boundaries this year.

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The Authentic Day
Achievement13 pts
Describe your perfect day given no outside obligations and then do it.

1 day

0
2
Values Audit
Achievement13 pts
Write your top 10 values and make one small ongoing life change to better align with your values. https://qualitycharters.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hiring-For-Fit_Values-List.pdf

2 hours

2
2
The Reconnection
Social10 pts
Message three friends you haven't contacted in 1+ year with personalized messages referencing specific memories

30 min

6
0
The Protected Call
Social10 pts
Schedule a recurring monthly call with someone important and complete 3 consecutive months

3 months

0
0
Letter to the Living
Social24 pts
Write a letter to a living person expressing everything you'd want them to know if they were dying and deliver it

1-2 hours

4
0
The Collision Dinner
Social15 pts
Host a meal introducing friends from different parts of your life who don't know each other

3-5 hours

1
0
Specific Appreciation
Social14 pts
Tell 5 people what you specifically appreciate about them including a specific moment and how it affected you

1 week

0
0
Family Recording
Social18 pts
Record an interview with a parent or elder about their life story

2-3 hours

1
0
Use Your Time Off
Achievement7 pts
Take your full vacation/PTO this year or 10+ days if self-employed

Year-long

0
3
Enroll in One Course
Achievement13 pts
Enroll in and complete a course on something you've always wanted to learn

Varies

0
0
12 Books Outside Your Lane
Achievement15 pts
Read 12 books this year in subjects outside your normal interests

1 year

3
0
Find a Mentor
Social19 pts
Approach someone whose path you admire and ask for mentorship

Varies

4
0
Apply Anyway
Achievement15 pts
Apply for an opportunity you think you're not ready for (job and grant and program)

2-3 hours

0
1
The Old Apology
Social22 pts
Apologize for something you did years ago with a genuine apology that asks nothing in return

30 min

4
0
Say I Love You
Social16 pts
Tell a family member I love you if you rarely do

5 min

0
0
Time with Declining Health
Social23 pts
Spend meaningful time with someone whose health is declining (aging relative and hospice volunteer and care facility visit)

Varies

0
0
30 Days Alcohol-Free
Physical11 pts
Go 30 consecutive days without drinking

30 days

4
0
Sleep 8+ Hours for 14 Nights
Physical9 pts
Get 8+ hours of actual sleep for two straight weeks

14 days

3
0
Master 10 New Meals
Achievement12 pts
Learn to cook 10 nutritious meals without recipes

4-8 weeks

1
0
Automate Retirement Savings
Achievement8 pts
Open a retirement account and set up automatic contributions

1-3 hours

0
1
Build an Emergency Fund
Achievement15 pts
Save enough to cover 1-3 months of essential expenses

3-12 months

0
0
Complete a Salary Negotiation
Achievement17 pts
Negotiate for more compensation in current role or new offer

2-5 hours

1
0
The Money Talk with Parents
Social21 pts
Direct conversation with parents about their financial situation and estate plans and wishes

1-3 hours

1
0
Earn a Verifiable Credential
Achievement— pts
Complete a recognized certification or course with proof of completion

40-200 hours

4
0
Pitch an Idea to Leadership
Achievement18 pts
Prepare and deliver a formal proposal to senior leadership

5-20 hours

0
1
Digital Detox Day
Achievement5 pts
Spend 24 hours without phones computers or internet

24 hours

4
0
Don't Speak for 48 Hours
Achievement18 pts
Go 48 consecutive hours without speaking a single word and otherwise going about your normal routine

48 hours

5
0
12-Hour Meditation in Your Room
Achievement19 pts
Complete 12 hours of meditation* in a single day without leaving your room** *Breaks allowed for bodily functions. **Your room could be replaced with any single location, eg a picnic blanket in a park or wilderness, a meditation retreat, etc.

12 hours

1
0
Meet a Family Member You've Never Spoken To
Social15 pts
Reach out to and have a meaningful conversation with a family member you've never actually talked to before

Variable

2
0
Start a Business and Make $100 Profit
Achievement16 pts
Create a new business venture and generate at least $100 in actual revenue

Variable

3
0
Write a Song
Creative12 pts
Compose an original song with lyrics and melody (instrument optional and can be a cappella)

Variable

3
0
Wear Shoes on Wrong Feet for Entire Day
Absurd4 pts
Wear your left shoe on your right foot and vice versa for an entire waking day

1 day

3
0
Meet Someone with Fake Identity
Absurd15 pts
Meet a stranger and maintain a completely fake identity and backstory for at least 10 minutes (bonus for accent - longer duration)

10+ min

0
0
Get Autograph from Famous Person
Achievement9 pts
Obtain an autograph from someone famous enough to have a Wikipedia page

Variable

0
0
Attempt a Guinness World Record
Achievement19 pts
Make an official or documented attempt at any Guinness World Record

Variable

1
0
Get Best Free Item from Classifieds
Achievement8 pts
Find and claim the best free item you can from Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace/local classifieds

Variable

2
0
Run a Marathon
Physical24 pts
Train for and complete a full 26.2 mile marathon

3-6 months training

2
0
Gain or Lose 10 Pounds
Physical15 pts
Reach a weight goal of gaining or losing 10 pounds (whichever aligns with your health goals)

2-3 months

3
0
Bike 100 Miles in One Day
Physical14 pts
Complete a 100-mile bike ride in a single day

1 day

2
0
Learn to Handstand
Physical12 pts
Learn to hold a freestanding handstand

1-3 months

1
0
Don't Shower for 5 Days
Absurd9 pts
Go 5 consecutive days without showering or bathing

5 days

0
0
Do a kickflip
Physical12 pts
Learn to ride a skateboard and perform a kickflip

1-2 months

1
0
Bake Bread from Scratch
Creative4 pts
Make a loaf of bread completely from scratch (no bread machine)

3-4 hours

4
0
Draw a Self-Portrait
Creative7 pts
Create a self-portrait drawing or painting

2-4 hours

3
0
Paint Something and Display It
Creative8 pts
Create a painting and display it proudly somewhere in your home

Variable

2
0
Take a Themed Photography Series
Creative9 pts
Take a series of at least 10 photos around a specific theme

Variable

0
0
Make Wholesome Graffiti
Creative13 pts
Create positive/uplifting street art or chalk art in a public space

1-2 hours

3
0
Write a Poem
Creative7 pts
Write an original poem of at least 12 lines

1-2 hours

2
1
Write a Joke
Creative7 pts
Write an original joke and tell it to at least 5 people

Variable

1
0
Learn 3 Magic Tricks
Achievement10 pts
Learn three different magic tricks well enough to perform them

2-4 weeks

0
0
Take a Dance Class
Physical7 pts
Attend and complete a dance class in any style

1-2 hours

2
0
Have Conversation with Oldest Living Relative
Social17 pts
Have a meaningful conversation with your oldest living relative about their life

1-2 hours

0
0
Take Your Boss to Lunch
Social10 pts
Invite your boss to lunch and pay for it

1-2 hours

0
0
Ask A Stranger for $100
Social— pts
Ask a stranger if you can have $100

5 min

0
0
Ask Someone for Clothing Item They're Wearing
Absurd15 pts
Notice something someone is wearing that you like and ask them to give it to you

5 min

1
0
Organize a Group Hike
Social8 pts
Plan and lead a hike with 4+ people

4-6 hours

2
0
Go to a Protest or Rally
Achievement11 pts
Attend a protest or rally for a political cause you care about

2-4 hours

1
0
Speak in Accent for Entire Day
Absurd15 pts
Maintain a fake accent for an entire day in all interactions

1 day

0
0
Wear Costume in Public on Non-Halloween Day
Absurd14 pts
Wear a full costume in public on a regular day (not Halloween or costume event)

1 day

2
0
Collect Hair from 10 People
Absurd15 pts
Collect a piece of hair from 10 different people (with their knowledge)

Variable

2
0
Buy Food from One Restaurant Eat in Another
Absurd12 pts
Purchase food from one restaurant and eat it inside a different restaurant

1-2 hours

0
0
Visit 10 Coffee Shops in Your City
Achievement7 pts
Visit and order from 10 different coffee shops in your city

Variable

0
0
Get Photo from Highest and Lowest Points in City
Achievement12 pts
Take photos at both the highest and lowest elevation points in your city - including buildings and basements

Variable

0
0
Sneak Into an Event
Achievement15 pts
Get into an event you weren't invited to or don't have a ticket for

Variable

1
0
Commit a Very Small Crime
Absurd8 pts
Break an outdated or obscure law that's technically illegal but harmless

Variable

5
0
Beat a Video Game You've Never Played
Achievement8 pts
Complete a video game from start to finish that you've never played before

Variable

0
0
Get a Wildly Different Hairstyle
Achievement13 pts
Get a dramatically different haircut or style than you normally have

1-2 hours

1
0
Get a Tattoo
Achievement11 pts
Get a tattoo (any size)

1-2 hours

0
0
Give a tattoo
Achievement16 pts
Give someone a tattoo (any size)

1-2 hours

0
0
Buy Only Unfamiliar Groceries
Achievement10 pts
Buy a week's worth of groceries where nothing is something you've ever eaten before

1 week

0
2
Get Pushed Around in a Wheelbarrow
Absurd11 pts
Get pushed around in a wheelbarrow in public for at least 10 minutes

10+ min

1
0
Do a Street Performance
Creative17 pts
Perform publicly on a street (music/magic/art/dance) until you make money

2
0
See and Document 20 Bird Species
Achievement12 pts
Observe and photograph/document 20 different bird species

Variable

1
0
Learn to Swim
Physical12 pts
Learn to swim if you can't already (complete a lap without stopping)

Variable

1
0
Appear in Video from 100k+ Follower Account
Achievement16 pts
Appear in a YouTube/Instagram/TikTok video from an account with 100k+ followers - or live TV

Variable

1
0
Hitchhike Somewhere
Achievement17 pts
Travel somewhere by hitchhiking with a buddy

Variable

2
0
Make Monthly Constituent Calls
Uncategorized14 pts
Make phone calls to elected representatives for 6 consecutive months

Varies

0
0
Build a Relationship with Legislative Staff
Uncategorized29 pts
Have 3+ substantive interactions with the same staff member over 6 months

Varies

1
0
Contribute to Social Impact Open Source
Uncategorized8 pts
Make 3+ meaningful contributions (code and documentation and issues) to open source projects serving social good

Varies

1
0
Create a 24-Hour Time-Lapse Video
Uncategorized8 pts
Record a continuous 24-hour period and compile into a time-lapse video

Varies

1
0
30-Day Daily Photo Challenge
Uncategorized10 pts
Take one intentional creative photo every day for 30 consecutive days

Varies

0
0
Record a One-Second-a-Day Video Diary
Uncategorized15 pts
Film one second of video every day for 90 days and then compile

Varies

1
0
Handwrite 10 Gratitude Letters
Uncategorized25 pts
Write and send 10 handwritten letters(or email if you dont have their address) to people who have positively impacted your life

Varies

0
0
Bake 10 Unique Recipes in 48 Hours
Uncategorized7 pts
Make 10 different baked goods or cooked dishes in one weekend

Varies

0
0
Blindfolded Candy Chopstick Challenge
Uncategorized4 pts
Blindfolded and pick up and eat as many M&Ms as you can using only chopsticks in 60 seconds (competitive)

Varies

1
0
Balance Spoons on Your Face
Uncategorized2 pts
Balance as many spoons as possible on your face simultaneously. You can have help from another person. You cannot be lying down. Sitting and kneeling ok. Competitive challenge

Varies

1
0
Blow a Giant Bubblegum Bubble
Uncategorized2 pts
Blow the largest bubblegum bubble you can (competitive)

Varies

0
0
Eat Beans with a Toothpick
Uncategorized2 pts
Eat as many baked beans as possible in 60 seconds using only a toothpick (competitive)

Varies

0
0
Build Something Useful from Scrap
Uncategorized10 pts
Create a functional object using only materials you already have or can get for free

Varies

0
0
Hometown Tourist
Uncategorized13 pts
Spend a full day exploring your own area as if you were a visitor. Ask locals for highlights. Visit landmarks

Varies

0
0
Solo Navigation
Uncategorized12 pts
Travel somewhere unfamiliar alone and navigate without GPS

Varies

1
0
Festival Immersion
Uncategorized10 pts
Attend a cultural celebration or community event outside your usual circle

Varies

0
0
Learn One Song
Uncategorized10 pts
Learn to play or sing one complete song

Varies

0
0
Cook Something New
Uncategorized4 pts
Prepare a dish from a cuisine you've never cooked before

Varies

0
0
Create a Podcast
Uncategorized14 pts
Create a podcast episode

Varies

0
0
Meet Someone New
Uncategorized15 pts
Attend an event where you know few/no people and start a genuine conversation

Varies

0
0
Day of Yes
Uncategorized19 pts
Let someone else plan a full day for you and participate in everything they choose

Varies

0
0
Mentor Someone
Uncategorized18 pts
Regularly guide someone less experienced in an area you know for at least 4 meetings

Varies

0
0
Shadow Someone in Another Career
Uncategorized11 pts
Spend half a day+ observing someone in a field you're curious about

Varies

1
0
Ask Out Someone Who Intimidates You
Uncategorized14 pts
Ask someone on a date who you're genuinely interested in but nervous about

Varies

0
0
Say I Love You to 5 New People
Uncategorized18 pts
Tell five people you genuinely love that you love them - people you've never said it to before

Varies

1
0
Go Car-Free for One Month
Uncategorized15 pts
Complete 30 consecutive days without driving a personal vehicle

Varies

0
0
Switch to Renewable Electricity
Uncategorized10 pts
Switch your home to a renewable energy provider/green tariff or install any solar capacity

Varies

0
0
Take Cold Showers for 30 Days
Uncategorized14 pts
Replace your regular shower with a cold shower every day for 30 consecutive days

Varies

0
0
Learn to Do the Splits
Uncategorized23 pts
Achieve a full front or side split through daily stretching

Varies

0
0
Make a One-Person Short Film
Uncategorized14 pts
Write and film and edit a short film where you handle every role

Varies

1
0
Fold 100 Origami Cranes
Uncategorized12 pts
Fold 100 paper cranes

Varies

0
0
Compliment 100 Strangers
Uncategorized22 pts
Give 100 genuine compliments to people you don't know (in-person face-to-face)

Varies

2
0
Memorize 50 Digits of Pi
Uncategorized14 pts
Memorize and recite 50 digits of pi from memory

Varies

0
0
Learn Basic Sign Language
Uncategorized16 pts
Learn the ASL alphabet and 20 common phrases

Varies

1
0
Learn Morse Code and Send a Message
Uncategorized10 pts
Memorize Morse code and use it to send a real message

Varies

0
0
Use Your Non-Dominant Hand for a Day
Uncategorized9 pts
Use only your non-dominant hand for all tasks for one full waking day

Varies

0
0
Solve a Rubik's Cube
Uncategorized7 pts
Solve a Rubik's Cube from a fully scrambled state

Varies

0
0
Walk Every Street in Your Neighborhood
Uncategorized13 pts
Physically walk down every street within 1/2 mile of your house.

Varies

0
0
Spend a Day Blindfolded
Uncategorized18 pts
Experience a full waking day without sight

Varies

0
0
Most Clothespins on Your Face
Uncategorized2 pts
Clip as many clothespins to your face as possible in 60 seconds

Varies

0
0
Ask a stranger for $100
Uncategorized16 pts
Ask someone you dont know if you can have $100

Varies

0
0
Reach Conversational Level in New Language
Uncategorized21 pts
Learn enough to hold a 15-minute conversation with a native speaker

Varies

0
0
See Sunrise and Sunset in One Day
Uncategorized8 pts
Intentionally watch both the sunrise and sunset on the same day. Ideally from somewhere with a view.

Varies

1
0
Cook a Full Meal Together Blindfolded
Uncategorized11 pts
Partner up and cook a complete meal where one person is blindfolded and the other can only give verbal instructions

Varies

0
0
Learn a Partner Dance Routine
Uncategorized14 pts
Learn and perform a choreographed partner dance (salsa - bachata - swing - etc.) of at least 1 minute

Varies

0
0
Complete a Tandem Bike Ride of 20+ Miles
Uncategorized9 pts
Ride a tandem bicycle with a partner for at least 20 miles in one outing

Varies

0
0
Three-Legged 5K
Uncategorized14 pts
Complete a 5K race or route while three-legged-tied to a partner

Varies

1
0
Build a Piece of Furniture Together
Uncategorized10 pts
Build a functional piece of furniture from raw materials (not IKEA) with a partner

Varies

1
0
Volunteer Together for 8 Hours
Uncategorized10 pts
Complete a full day of volunteer work (8+ hours) with a friend at the same organization

Varies

0
0
Forage a Meal Together
Uncategorized12 pts
Find and correctly identify wild edible plants/mushrooms with a knowledgeable partner and eat a dish made from them

Varies

0
0
Canoe or Kayak 10+ Miles Together
Uncategorized7 pts
Complete a 10+ mile paddle with a partner in a single outing

Varies

2
0
Build and Launch a Model Rocket Together
Uncategorized9 pts
Assemble and successfully launch a model rocket with a partner

Varies

1
0
Best Sandcastle
Uncategorized5 pts
Build sandcastles at the same beach on the same day; group votes on the best

Varies

0
0
Karaoke Night
Uncategorized12 pts
Perform karaoke at a bar or public venue in front of an audience of strangers

Varies

0
0
Donate Clothes to a Shelter
Uncategorized4 pts
Gather clothes you no longer wear and donate them directly to a homeless shelter or clothing bank

Varies

0
0
Cook a Meal for a Stranger
Uncategorized14 pts
Prepare a homemade meal and share it with someone you don't know personally

Varies

1
0
Get in Your Local Newspaper
Uncategorized16 pts
Do something noteworthy enough to be mentioned or featured in your local newspaper or news outlet

Varies

0
0
Visit Another Player in Their City
Uncategorized14 pts
Travel to visit another Big Year participant in their home city and spend meaningful time together.

Varies

1
0
Learn to Ride a Unicycle
Uncategorized12 pts
Learn to ride a unicycle well enough to travel at least 50 feet without falling

Varies

0
0
Quit an Addiction
Uncategorized24 pts
Identify a habit or substance you're dependent on and quit for at least 3 consecutive months

Varies

0
0
Write a Children's Book
Uncategorized14 pts
Write and illustrate a children's book about something you're passionate about

Varies

0
0
Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel
Uncategorized15 pts
Create a podcast or YouTube channel and publish at least 3 episodes or videos

Varies

1
0
Hold an Unfamiliar Animal
Uncategorized11 pts
Physically interact with or hold an animal species you've never touched before (reptile - bird of prey - tarantula - etc.)

Varies

1
0
Try a Combat Sport
Uncategorized11 pts
Attend at least 3 classes in a combat sport you've never trained (boxing - jiu jitsu - muay thai - wrestling - etc.)

Varies

2
0
Sunrise to Sunset Outdoors
Uncategorized10 pts
Spend an entire day from sunrise to sunset outdoors without going inside for any reason

Varies

1
0
Delete a Social Media Account
Uncategorized11 pts
Permanently delete one of your social media accounts (Instagram - TikTok - Twitter - Facebook - etc.)

Varies

0
0
Go on a Meditation Retreat
Uncategorized15 pts
Attend a meditation or mindfulness retreat of at least 2 days

Varies

0
0
Make a New Close Friend
Uncategorized15 pts
Develop a genuine friendship with someone new. Spend meaningful one-on-one time together at least 5 times.

Varies

0
0
Talk with an Unhoused Person
Uncategorized15 pts
Have a genuine - extended conversation with an unhoused person. Learn their name - hear their story - and share yours.

Varies

2
0
Coffee Chat with a Stranger
Uncategorized15 pts
Approach strangers and ask them to have coffee with you until someone says yes - then have a genuine conversation

Varies

0
0
Take a Long-Distance Train Ride
Uncategorized9 pts
Ride Amtrak or equivalent train to a destination more than 12 hours away

Varies

2
0
Write a Novel
Uncategorized25 pts
Write an original novel or novella of at least 50000 words

Varies

1
0
Guerrilla Garden
Uncategorized18 pts
Plant edible vegetables or herbs in a public space (park - unused lot - grocery store flower bed) and harvest the produce later

Varies

1
0
High Five 100 Strangers
Uncategorized15 pts
Get 100 different strangers to high five you in a single day

Varies

1
0
No Eating Out for a Month
Uncategorized9 pts
Prepare every meal at home for 30 consecutive days. No restaurants or takeout or delivery.

Varies

0
0
Go Skydiving
Uncategorized12 pts
Complete a tandem or solo skydive from at least 10000 feet

Varies

0
0
Try a Sensory Deprivation Tank
Uncategorized7 pts
Spend at least 60 minutes floating in a sensory deprivation tank

Varies

0
0
Pay for the Person Behind You
Uncategorized5 pts
Pay the bill of the person behind you in line at the grocery store

Varies

0
0
Join a Sports League
Uncategorized16 pts
Join and complete a season in a recreational sports league (basketball - soccer - volleyball - kickball - etc.)

Varies

0
0
Go Vegan for a Month
Uncategorized11 pts
Eat a fully vegan diet with no animal products for 30 consecutive days

Varies

0
0
Drive a Very Large Vehicle
Uncategorized8 pts
Get behind the wheel and drive a bus - semi truck - garbage truck - or other commercial-sized vehicle

Varies

0
0
Capture an Invasive Species
Uncategorized9 pts
Legally capture or remove an invasive species in your area (spotted lanternfly - invasive plants - etc.)

Varies

0
0
Track a Metric and Present It
Uncategorized19 pts
Choose a personal metric (mood - sleep - spending - steps - etc.) - track it daily for at least 6 months - and give a presentation on your findings

Varies

1
0
Put an App on the App Store
Uncategorized18 pts
Build and publish a mobile app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

Varies

0
0
Learn to Do a Backflip
Uncategorized14 pts
Learn to perform a standing backflip on flat ground (gym training allowed during learning)

Varies

0
0
Visit Every National Park in Your State
Uncategorized13 pts
Visit every national park or national monument in your state

Varies

0
0
No Processed Sugar for a Month
Uncategorized9 pts
Cut out all processed sugar from your diet for 30 consecutive days. Natural sugars from whole fruit are allowed.

Varies

0
0
No Spending for a Week
Uncategorized5 pts
Go 7 consecutive days without spending any money at all. Pre-paid bills like rent and utilities are fine.

Varies

2
0
Do Stand-Up Comedy at an Open Mic
Uncategorized18 pts
Write and perform an original stand-up comedy set at an open mic night

Varies

1
0
Try Surströmming
Uncategorized10 pts
Open and eat Swedish fermented herring (surströmming). Outdoors strongly recommended.

Varies

0
1
Chug a Gallon of Milk
Uncategorized7 pts
Attempt to drink an entire gallon of milk in one sitting. Barfing is allowed.

Varies

2
1
Do 50% More Pull-Ups
Uncategorized12 pts
Increase your max set of pull-ups by 50% compared to your starting number (e.g. - 10 to 15) If you can't do one pull-up to start, then 50% more pullups with the same assistance level compared to your starting number.

Varies

2
0
Convince a Wealthy Person to Donate
Uncategorized24 pts
Convince someone with a $10M+ net worth to make a donation to one of your favorite charities

Varies

0
0
Start a Nonprofit
Uncategorized24 pts
Start a registered nonprofit organization and raise at least $1000 in donations

Varies

0
0
Go to a Drag Show in Drag
Uncategorized21 pts
Attend a drag show while dressed in full drag yourself

Varies

2
0
Have Conversation with Your 1st Grade Teacher
Uncategorized14 pts
Track down and have a real conversation with your first grade (or other early) teacher

Varies

0
0
Take a Random Stranger to Lunch
Uncategorized18 pts
Invite a complete stranger off the street to have lunch with you - you pay.

Varies

1
0
Test Drive a Luxury Car
Uncategorized8 pts
Go to a dealership and test drive a car worth $100000+ (Lamborghini or Porsche or similar)

Varies

0
0
Dance the Thriller
Uncategorized20 pts
Organize and perform the Thriller dance with a group of 10+ people in a public place

Varies

0
0
Learn to Windmill
Uncategorized14 pts
Learn the breakdancing windmill move well enough to complete 3 consecutive rotations

Varies

0
0
Let 10 Species Eat from Your Hand
Uncategorized15 pts
Feed animals from 10 different species directly from your hand (squirrels - birds - goats - horses - etc.). Make sure you're not feeding the animals things that are bad for them. EG bread is bad for geese/ducks!

Varies

0
0
See Inside a Datacenter
Uncategorized10 pts
Get a tour of or access to a datacenter and see the servers in person

Varies

0
0
Frugal Month and Donate Savings
Uncategorized12 pts
Remove as many expenses as you can for a full month (eat out less - cancel subscriptions - bike instead of Uber) and donate all the money you saved

Varies

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Get Kicked Out of a Casino for Card Counting
Uncategorized23 pts
Learn basic card counting and get asked to leave a casino for winning too much at blackjack

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0
0
Build a Tire Swing
Uncategorized6 pts
Build a functional tire swing from scratch and swing on it

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0
0
Build a Treehouse
Uncategorized13 pts
Build a treehouse or elevated platform sturdy enough to sit in

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0
0
Plant a Fruit Tree
Uncategorized15 pts
Plant a fruit-bearing tree and keep it alive for one full year

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1
0
Tread Water for 2 Hours
Uncategorized11 pts
Stay afloat treading water continuously for 2 hours without touching the bottom or sides

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0
0
Learn to Surf
Uncategorized10 pts
Stand up and ride a wave to shore on a surfboard

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2
0
Catch a Fish Bare-Handed
Uncategorized14 pts
Catch a live fish using only your hands (no tools nets or traps) and release it

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0
1
Breathe Fire
Uncategorized18 pts
Learn fire breathing and successfully perform it (with proper fuel and technique)

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1
0
Learn to Do the Worm
Uncategorized10 pts
Learn the worm dance move well enough to travel at least 10 feet across the floor

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1
0
Learn to Moonwalk
Uncategorized10 pts
Learn to moonwalk smoothly enough to do it across a room without stumbling

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0
0
Shit Outside
Uncategorized13 pts
Successfully take a shit outdoors in nature (Leave No Trace principles apply)

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0
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Stretch Every Day for 30 Days
Uncategorized8 pts
Complete a dedicated stretching session of 10+ minutes every day for 30 consecutive days

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1
0
Practice Tai Chi for 30 Days
Uncategorized10 pts
Follow a Tai Chi routine at least 3 times per week for 30 consecutive days

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0
0
Create a Piece of Pottery
Uncategorized9 pts
Shape and fire a piece of pottery using real clay (wheel or hand-built)

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1
0
Make a Voodoo Doll
Uncategorized8 pts
Craft a handmade voodoo doll or poppet using fabric pins and stuffing

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1
0
Build a Giant Slingshot and Launch a Watermelon
Uncategorized17 pts
Construct a slingshot large enough to launch a watermelon and successfully fire one

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0
0
Build and Maintain a Terrarium
Uncategorized12 pts
Build a terrarium housing live creatures (isopods snails etc.) and keep it thriving for 90 days

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1
1
Learn Balloon Animals
Uncategorized14 pts
Learn to make at least 5 distinct balloon animal shapes and make them for strangers in public

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0
0
Create a Day of the Dead Altar
Uncategorized14 pts
Build a complete ofrenda honoring someone who has passed with traditional elements

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0
0
Grow a Meal from Seed to Plate
Uncategorized19 pts
Plant grow and harvest enough ingredients to cook a full meal where every ingredient (vegetables protein seasoning) was grown by you from seed

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0
0
Get a Pedicure with a Friend
Uncategorized5 pts
Book and attend a pedicure appointment together with a friend

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0
0
Apply Henna Art to Someone
Uncategorized10 pts
Learn henna application and complete a full henna design on another person's hand or arm

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0
0
Attend a Holi Festival
Uncategorized15 pts
Attend and participate in a Holi festival (color festival)

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0
0
Repaint and Redecorate a Room
Uncategorized7 pts
Fully repaint the walls and redecorate one room in your living space with new paint and rearranged or new decor

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0
0
Learn to Change a Diaper
Uncategorized5 pts
Successfully change a real baby's diaper if you've never done it before

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0
0
Learn to Pick a Lock
Uncategorized9 pts
Learn to pick a lock using lockpicking tools and successfully open a locked padlock you own

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1
0
Switch to an Ergonomic Keyboard
Uncategorized8 pts
Purchase and switch to an ergonomic or split keyboard and use it as your primary keyboard for 30 days

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0
0
Take an Emergency Preparedness Class
Uncategorized7 pts
Complete a certified class in CPR first aid or emergency response (e.g. Red Cross or community college)

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1
0
Hit a Bullseye with an Arrow
Uncategorized9 pts
Shoot an arrow and hit the bullseye on a standard archery target

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1
0
Paint the Exterior of a Car
Uncategorized19 pts
Fully paint the exterior of a real car with original designs by hand (not a wrap not a spray booth)

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1
0
Create Chainsaw Art
Uncategorized15 pts
Carve a recognizable sculpture from wood or ice using a chainsaw

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0
0
Build a Backyard Raku Kiln
Uncategorized13 pts
Assemble a functional raku kiln in your backyard and fire at least one piece of pottery in it

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1
0
Wear Makeup Every Day for a Month
Uncategorized16 pts
Apply makeup every day for 30 consecutive days (if you don't normally wear it)

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1
0
Go Makeup-Free for a Month
Uncategorized13 pts
Go 30 consecutive days without wearing any makeup (if you normally wear it)

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0
0
Dye Your Hair a Bold Color
Uncategorized10 pts
Dye your hair a dramatically different or bold color

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1
0
Build a Bat House
Uncategorized7 pts
Build and install a functional bat house outdoors

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1
0
Become a Beekeeper
Uncategorized22 pts
Set up a beehive and actively maintain a bee colony for at least 3 months

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0
0
Build an Epic Blanket Fort
Uncategorized8 pts
Build a blanket fort large enough to sleep in and spend a full night in it

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1
0
Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Uncategorized2 pts
Buy and properly install a carbon monoxide detector in your home

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1
0
Get a Radon Test Done
Uncategorized2 pts
Complete a radon test in your home and review the results

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0
0
Release a Lantern at a Festival
Uncategorized11 pts
Attend a lantern festival and release a sky lantern

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0
0
Learn Fencing and Win a Bout
Uncategorized15 pts
Take fencing lessons and win at least one bout in a sanctioned competition or tournament

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0
0
Take someone on a sunrise picnic
Uncategorized14 pts
Prepare breakfast and watch the sunrise or sunset together from somewhere beautiful.

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1
0
Judge 300 challenge matchups on the Point Judge page
Uncategorized— pts
https://www.bigyear.xyz/point-judge

1 hour

2
0
Summit a Mountain over 14k feet
Physical— pts
Reach the summit of any mountain over 14,000 feet in elevation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourteener

1-2 days

0
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Go vegetarian for a month
Uncategorized— pts
Eat a fully vegetarian diet with no meat for 30 consecutive days

1 month

1
0