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Saved Challenges (75)
Breathe Fire
Uncategorized18 pts
Learn fire breathing and successfully perform it (with proper fuel and technique)
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1
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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
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
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
Get a Pedicure with a Friend
Uncategorized5 pts
Book and attend a pedicure appointment together with a friend
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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
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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
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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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Learn to Moonwalk
Uncategorized10 pts
Learn to moonwalk smoothly enough to do it across a room without stumbling
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0
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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
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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
Learn to Surf
Uncategorized10 pts
Stand up and ride a wave to shore on a surfboard
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2
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Plant a Fruit Tree
Uncategorized15 pts
Plant a fruit-bearing tree and keep it alive for one full year
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1
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Learn to Windmill
Uncategorized14 pts
Learn the breakdancing windmill move well enough to complete 3 consecutive rotations
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0
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Go to a Drag Show in Drag
Uncategorized21 pts
Attend a drag show while dressed in full drag yourself
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2
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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.
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2
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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.
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0
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Pay for the Person Behind You
Uncategorized5 pts
Pay the bill of the person behind you in line at the grocery store
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0
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Try a Sensory Deprivation Tank
Uncategorized7 pts
Spend at least 60 minutes floating in a sensory deprivation tank
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0
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No Eating Out for a Month
Uncategorized9 pts
Prepare every meal at home for 30 consecutive days. No restaurants or takeout or delivery.
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Write a Novel
Uncategorized25 pts
Write an original novel or novella of at least 50000 words
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1
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Take a Long-Distance Train Ride
Uncategorized9 pts
Ride Amtrak or equivalent train to a destination more than 12 hours away
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2
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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.
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2
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Sunrise to Sunset Outdoors
Uncategorized10 pts
Spend an entire day from sunrise to sunset outdoors without going inside for any reason
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1
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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.)
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2
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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.)
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1
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Write a Children's Book
Uncategorized14 pts
Write and illustrate a children's book about something you're passionate about
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Visit Another Player in Their City
Uncategorized14 pts
Travel to visit another Big Year participant in their home city and spend meaningful time together.
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1
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Donate Clothes to a Shelter
Uncategorized4 pts
Gather clothes you no longer wear and donate them directly to a homeless shelter or clothing bank
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Karaoke Night
Uncategorized12 pts
Perform karaoke at a bar or public venue in front of an audience of strangers
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0
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Best Sandcastle
Uncategorized5 pts
Build sandcastles at the same beach on the same day; group votes on the best
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0
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Volunteer Together for 8 Hours
Uncategorized10 pts
Complete a full day of volunteer work (8+ hours) with a friend at the same organization
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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.
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1
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Learn to Do the Splits
Uncategorized23 pts
Achieve a full front or side split through daily stretching
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0
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Go Car-Free for One Month
Uncategorized15 pts
Complete 30 consecutive days without driving a personal vehicle
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0
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Meet Someone New
Uncategorized15 pts
Attend an event where you know few/no people and start a genuine conversation
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0
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Cook Something New
Uncategorized4 pts
Prepare a dish from a cuisine you've never cooked before
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0
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Hometown Tourist
Uncategorized13 pts
Spend a full day exploring your own area as if you were a visitor. Ask locals for highlights. Visit landmarks
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0
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Record a One-Second-a-Day Video Diary
Uncategorized15 pts
Film one second of video every day for 90 days and then compile
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1
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30-Day Daily Photo Challenge
Uncategorized10 pts
Take one intentional creative photo every day for 30 consecutive days
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0
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Create a 24-Hour Time-Lapse Video
Uncategorized8 pts
Record a continuous 24-hour period and compile into a time-lapse video
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1
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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
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Get a Tattoo
Achievement11 pts
Get a tattoo (any size)
1-2 hours
0
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Commit a Very Small Crime
Absurd8 pts
Break an outdated or obscure law that's technically illegal but harmless
Variable
5
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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
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Visit 10 Coffee Shops in Your City
Achievement7 pts
Visit and order from 10 different coffee shops in your city
Variable
0
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Collect Hair from 10 People
Absurd15 pts
Collect a piece of hair from 10 different people (with their knowledge)
Variable
2
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Speak in Accent for Entire Day
Absurd15 pts
Maintain a fake accent for an entire day in all interactions
1 day
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Go to a Protest or Rally
Achievement11 pts
Attend a protest or rally for a political cause you care about
2-4 hours
1
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Organize a Group Hike
Social8 pts
Plan and lead a hike with 4+ people
4-6 hours
2
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Write a Joke
Creative7 pts
Write an original joke and tell it to at least 5 people
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
Don't Shower for 5 Days
Absurd9 pts
Go 5 consecutive days without showering or bathing
5 days
0
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Learn to Handstand
Physical12 pts
Learn to hold a freestanding handstand
1-3 months
1
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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
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Run a Marathon
Physical24 pts
Train for and complete a full 26.2 mile marathon
3-6 months training
2
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Get Autograph from Famous Person
Achievement9 pts
Obtain an autograph from someone famous enough to have a Wikipedia page
Variable
0
0
Write a Song
Creative12 pts
Compose an original song with lyrics and melody (instrument optional and can be a cappella)
Variable
3
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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
Digital Detox Day
Achievement5 pts
Spend 24 hours without phones computers or internet
24 hours
4
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Pitch an Idea to Leadership
Achievement18 pts
Prepare and deliver a formal proposal to senior leadership
5-20 hours
0
1
Build an Emergency Fund
Achievement15 pts
Save enough to cover 1-3 months of essential expenses
3-12 months
0
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Automate Retirement Savings
Achievement8 pts
Open a retirement account and set up automatic contributions
1-3 hours
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1
Master 10 New Meals
Achievement12 pts
Learn to cook 10 nutritious meals without recipes
4-8 weeks
1
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Sleep 8+ Hours for 14 Nights
Physical9 pts
Get 8+ hours of actual sleep for two straight weeks
14 days
3
0
30 Days Alcohol-Free
Physical11 pts
Go 30 consecutive days without drinking
30 days
4
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Say I Love You
Social16 pts
Tell a family member I love you if you rarely do
5 min
0
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
12 Books Outside Your Lane
Achievement15 pts
Read 12 books this year in subjects outside your normal interests
1 year
3
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Use Your Time Off
Achievement7 pts
Take your full vacation/PTO this year or 10+ days if self-employed
Year-long
0
3
Family Recording
Social18 pts
Record an interview with a parent or elder about their life story
2-3 hours
1
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
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