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Silver League42 challenges saved
Saved Challenges (42)
Digital Detox Day
Achievement5 pts
Spend 24 hours without phones computers or internet
24 hours
4
0
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 Authentic Day
Achievement13 pts
Describe your perfect day given no outside obligations and then do it.
1 day
0
2
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
Tread Water for 2 Hours
Uncategorized11 pts
Stay afloat treading water continuously for 2 hours without touching the bottom or sides
Varies
0
0
Don't Shower for 5 Days
Absurd9 pts
Go 5 consecutive days without showering or bathing
5 days
0
0
Master 10 New Meals
Achievement12 pts
Learn to cook 10 nutritious meals without recipes
4-8 weeks
1
0
See and Document 20 Bird Species
Achievement12 pts
Observe and photograph/document 20 different bird species
Variable
1
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
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 Books Outside Your Lane
Achievement15 pts
Read 12 books this year in subjects outside your normal interests
1 year
3
0
Take someone on a sunrise picnic
Uncategorized14 pts
Prepare breakfast and watch the sunrise or sunset together from somewhere beautiful.
Varies
1
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)
Varies
1
0
Shit Outside
Uncategorized13 pts
Successfully take a shit outdoors in nature (Leave No Trace principles apply)
Varies
0
0
Stretch Every Day for 30 Days
Uncategorized8 pts
Complete a dedicated stretching session of 10+ minutes every day for 30 consecutive days
Varies
1
0
Learn to Surf
Uncategorized10 pts
Stand up and ride a wave to shore on a surfboard
Varies
2
0
Go to a Drag Show in Drag
Uncategorized21 pts
Attend a drag show while dressed in full drag yourself
Varies
2
0
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
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
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
Join a Sports League
Uncategorized16 pts
Join and complete a season in a recreational sports league (basketball - soccer - volleyball - kickball - etc.)
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
Take a Long-Distance Train Ride
Uncategorized9 pts
Ride Amtrak or equivalent train to a destination more than 12 hours away
Varies
2
0
Delete a Social Media Account
Uncategorized11 pts
Permanently delete one of your social media accounts (Instagram - TikTok - Twitter - Facebook - etc.)
Varies
0
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
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
Canoe or Kayak 10+ Miles Together
Uncategorized7 pts
Complete a 10+ mile paddle with a partner in a single outing
Varies
2
0
Shadow Someone in Another Career
Uncategorized11 pts
Spend half a day+ observing someone in a field you're curious about
Varies
1
0
Solo Navigation
Uncategorized12 pts
Travel somewhere unfamiliar alone and navigate without GPS
Varies
1
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
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
Write a Poem
Creative7 pts
Write an original poem of at least 12 lines
1-2 hours
2
1
Bake Bread from Scratch
Creative4 pts
Make a loaf of bread completely from scratch (no bread machine)
3-4 hours
4
0
Bike 100 Miles in One Day
Physical14 pts
Complete a 100-mile bike ride in a single day
1 day
2
0
Run a Marathon
Physical24 pts
Train for and complete a full 26.2 mile marathon
3-6 months training
2
0
Earn a Verifiable Credential
Achievement— pts
Complete a recognized certification or course with proof of completion
40-200 hours
4
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
Sleep 8+ Hours for 14 Nights
Physical9 pts
Get 8+ hours of actual sleep for two straight weeks
14 days
3
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
Enroll in One Course
Achievement13 pts
Enroll in and complete a course on something you've always wanted to learn
Varies
0
0
Use Your Time Off
Achievement7 pts
Take your full vacation/PTO this year or 10+ days if self-employed
Year-long
0
3
Find a Mentor
Social19 pts
Approach someone whose path you admire and ask for mentorship
Varies
4
0
Recent Completions (3)
30 Days Alcohol-Free
Physical11 pts
Go 30 consecutive days without drinking
30 days
4
0
The Authentic Day
Achievement13 pts
Describe your perfect day given no outside obligations and then do it.
1 day
0
2
Shit Outside
Uncategorized13 pts
Successfully take a shit outdoors in nature (Leave No Trace principles apply)
Varies
0
0