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Maddie
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Saved Challenges (87)
Release a Lantern at a Festival
SocialGrowth/Self16 pts
Attend a lantern festival and release a sky lantern
Hours
0
0
Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Growth/Self5 pts
Buy and properly install a carbon monoxide detector in your home
Hours
1
0
Take someone on a sunrise picnic
Social18 pts
Prepare breakfast and watch the sunrise or sunset together from somewhere beautiful.
Hours
1
0
Build an Epic Blanket Fort
CreativeAbsurd5 pts
Build a blanket fort large enough to sleep in and spend a full night in it
Hours
1
0
Build and Maintain a Terrarium
Creative26 pts
Build a terrarium housing live creatures (isopods snails etc.) and keep it thriving for 90 days
Months
1
1
Create a Piece of Pottery
Creative28 pts
Shape and fire a piece of pottery using real clay (wheel or hand-built)
Hours
1
0
Make a Voodoo Doll
CreativeAbsurd20 pts
Craft a handmade voodoo doll or poppet using fabric pins and stuffing
Hours
1
0
Stretch Every Day for 30 Days
Physical106 pts
Complete a dedicated stretching session of 10+ minutes every day for 30 consecutive days
Months
1
0
Shit Outside
Absurd10 pts
Successfully take a shit outdoors in nature (Leave No Trace principles apply)
Hours
0
0
Try Surströmming
Absurd18 pts
Open and eat Swedish fermented herring (surströmming). Outdoors strongly recommended.
Hours
0
1
Do Stand-Up Comedy at an Open Mic
CreativeSocial136 pts
Write and perform an original stand-up comedy set at an open mic night
Days
1
0
Track a Metric and Present It
AchievementGrowth/Self100 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
Months
1
0
Pay for the Person Behind You
SocialGrowth/Self22 pts
Pay the bill of the person behind you in line at the grocery store
Hours
0
0
Try a Sensory Deprivation Tank
Growth/Self17 pts
Spend at least 60 minutes floating in a sensory deprivation tank
Hours
0
0
Write a Novel
CreativeAchievement200 pts
Write an original novel or novella of at least 50000 words
Months
1
0
Take a Long-Distance Train Ride
Growth/Self34 pts
Ride Amtrak or equivalent train to a destination more than 12 hours away
Days
2
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Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel
CreativeAchievement70 pts
Create a podcast or YouTube channel and publish at least 3 episodes or videos
Weeks
1
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Write a Children's Book
Creative69 pts
Write and illustrate a children's book about something you're passionate about
Weeks
1
0
Hold an Unfamiliar Animal
Absurd18 pts
Physically interact with or hold an animal species you've never touched before (reptile - bird of prey - tarantula - etc.)
Hours
1
0
Quit an Addiction
Growth/Self160 pts
Identify a habit or substance you're dependent on and quit for at least 3 consecutive months
Months
0
0
Visit Another Player in Their City
Social32 pts
Travel to visit another Big Year participant in their home city and spend meaningful time together.
Days
1
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Cook a Meal for a Stranger
SocialGrowth/Self59 pts
Prepare a homemade meal and share it with someone you don't know personally
Hours
1
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Karaoke Night
SocialCreative21 pts
Perform karaoke at a bar or public venue in front of an audience of strangers
Hours
0
0
Best Sandcastle
CreativeAbsurd19 pts
Build sandcastles at the same beach on the same day; group votes on the best
Hours
0
0
Forage a Meal Together
CreativeGrowth/Self41 pts
Find and correctly identify wild edible plants/mushrooms with a knowledgeable partner and eat a dish made from them
Days
0
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Build a Piece of Furniture Together
PhysicalCreative27 pts
Build a functional piece of furniture from raw materials (not IKEA) with a partner
Weeks
1
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See Sunrise and Sunset in One Day
Growth/Self19 pts
Intentionally watch both the sunrise and sunset on the same day. Ideally from somewhere with a view.
Days
1
0
Reach Conversational Level in New Language
Achievement186 pts
Learn enough to hold a 15-minute conversation with a native speaker
Months
0
0
Walk Every Street in Your Neighborhood
Growth/Self39 pts
Physically walk down every street within 1/2 mile of your house.
Hours
0
0
Use Your Non-Dominant Hand for a Day
Absurd20 pts
Use only your non-dominant hand for all tasks for one full waking day
Days
0
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Learn Basic Sign Language
AchievementGrowth/Self49 pts
Learn the ASL alphabet and 20 common phrases
Weeks
1
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Memorize 50 Digits of Pi
Absurd16 pts
Memorize and recite 50 digits of pi from memory
Days
0
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Fold 100 Origami Cranes
Creative21 pts
Fold 100 paper cranes
Weeks
0
0
Compliment 100 Strangers
Social25 pts
Give 100 genuine compliments to people you don't know (in-person face-to-face)
Hours
2
0
Learn to Do the Splits
Physical151 pts
Achieve a full front or side split through daily stretching
Full Year
0
0
Take Cold Showers for 30 Days
Physical50 pts
Replace your regular shower with a cold shower every day for 30 consecutive days
Months
0
0
Go Car-Free for One Month
Growth/Self98 pts
Complete 30 consecutive days without driving a personal vehicle
Months
0
0
Say I Love You to 5 New People
Social36 pts
Tell five people you genuinely love that you love them - people you've never said it to before
Days
1
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Day of Yes
AbsurdSocial23 pts
Let someone else plan a full day for you and participate in everything they choose
Days
0
0
Meet Someone New
Social6 pts
Attend an event where you know few/no people and start a genuine conversation
Hours
0
0
Create a Podcast
Creative23 pts
Create a podcast episode
Days
0
0
Cook Something New
CreativeGrowth/Self1 pts
Prepare a dish from a cuisine you've never cooked before
Hours
0
0
Build Something Useful from Scrap
Creative34 pts
Create a functional object using only materials you already have or can get for free
Days
0
0
Solo Navigation
Growth/Self19 pts
Travel somewhere unfamiliar alone and navigate without GPS
Hours
1
0
Festival Immersion
SocialGrowth/Self14 pts
Attend a cultural celebration or community event outside your usual circle
Hours
0
0
Hometown Tourist
SocialGrowth/Self19 pts
Spend a full day exploring your own area as if you were a visitor. Ask locals for highlights. Visit landmarks
Days
0
0
Blow a Giant Bubblegum Bubble
Absurd1 pts
Blow the largest bubblegum bubble you can (competitive)
Hours
0
0
Bake 10 Unique Recipes in 48 Hours
Creative44 pts
Make 10 different baked goods or cooked dishes in one weekend
Weeks
0
0
Handwrite 10 Gratitude Letters
SocialCreative100 pts
Write and send 10 handwritten letters(or email if you dont have their address) to people who have positively impacted your life
Days
0
0
30-Day Daily Photo Challenge
Creative22 pts
Take one intentional creative photo every day for 30 consecutive days
Months
0
0
Collect Hair from 10 People
Absurd22 pts
Collect a piece of hair from 10 different people (with their knowledge)
Hours
2
0
Get Photo from Highest and Lowest Points in City
Absurd32 pts
Take photos at both the highest and lowest elevation points in your city - including buildings and basements
Hours
0
0
Take a Themed Photography Series
Creative10 pts
Take a series of at least 10 photos around a specific theme
IDEK
0
0
Paint Something and Display It
Creative18 pts
Create a painting and display it proudly somewhere in your home
IDEK
3
0
Learn to Handstand
Physical40 pts
Learn to hold a freestanding handstand
Weeks
1
0
Get Best Free Item from Classifieds
Absurd12 pts
Find and claim the best free item you can from Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace/local classifieds
Hours
2
0
Earn a Verifiable Credential
Achievement117 pts
Complete a recognized certification or course with proof of completion
Days
5
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30 Days Alcohol-Free
Growth/SelfPhysical47 pts
Go 30 consecutive days without drinking
Months
5
0
Say I Love You
SocialGrowth/Self17 pts
Tell a family member I love you if you rarely do
Hours
1
0
The Authentic Day
Growth/Self22 pts
Describe your perfect day given no outside obligations and then do it.
Days
0
1
See and Document 20 Bird Species
Creative64 pts
Observe and photograph/document 20 different bird species
Days
1
0
Do a Street Performance
CreativeAchievementGrowth/Self130 pts
Perform publicly on a street (music/magic/art/dance) until you make money
Hours
2
0
Get a Tattoo
Creative48 pts
Get a tattoo (any size)
Hours
0
0
Beat a Video Game You've Never Played
Achievement21 pts
Complete a video game from start to finish that you've never played before
Weeks
0
0
Commit a Very Small Crime
Absurd17 pts
Break an outdated or obscure law that's technically illegal but harmless
Hours
5
0
Visit 10 Coffee Shops in Your City
Uncategorized20 pts
Visit and order from 10 different coffee shops in your city
Days
0
0
Wear Costume in Public on Non-Halloween Day
Absurd18 pts
Wear a full costume in public on a regular day (not Halloween or costume event)
Hours
2
0
Speak in Accent for Entire Day
Absurd19 pts
Maintain a fake accent for an entire day in all interactions
Days
0
0
Make Wholesome Graffiti
Creative26 pts
Create positive/uplifting street art or chalk art in a public space
Hours
3
0
Bake Bread from Scratch
Creative7 pts
Make a loaf of bread completely from scratch (no bread machine)
Hours
4
0
Draw a Self-Portrait
Creative21 pts
Create a self-portrait drawing or painting
IDEK
3
0
Gain or Lose 10 Pounds
Physical133 pts
Reach a weight goal of gaining or losing 10 pounds (whichever aligns with your health goals)
Full Year
3
0
Meet Someone with Fake Identity
Absurd23 pts
Meet a stranger and maintain a completely fake identity and backstory for at least 10 minutes (bonus for accent - longer duration)
Hours
0
0
Start a Business and Make $100 Profit
Achievement213 pts
Create a new business venture and generate at least $100 in actual revenue
Months
3
0
Digital Detox Day
Growth/Self24 pts
Spend 24 hours without phones computers or internet
Days
4
0
Don't Speak for 48 Hours
AbsurdSocial37 pts
Go 48 consecutive hours without speaking a single word and otherwise going about your normal routine
Days
5
0
The Money Talk with Parents
Social23 pts
Direct conversation with parents about their financial situation and estate plans and wishes
Hours
1
0
Complete a Salary Negotiation
AchievementSocial96 pts
Negotiate for more compensation in current role or new offer
Hours
1
0
Master 10 New Meals
AchievementCreative23 pts
Learn to cook 10 nutritious meals without recipes
Weeks
1
0
Build an Emergency Fund
AchievementGrowth/Self43 pts
Save enough to cover 1-3 months of essential expenses
Months
0
0
Sleep 8+ Hours for 14 Nights
Growth/SelfPhysical36 pts
Get 8+ hours of actual sleep for two straight weeks
Weeks
3
0
Time with Declining Health
Social48 pts
Spend meaningful time with someone whose health is declining (aging relative and hospice volunteer and care facility visit)
Days
1
0
Apply Anyway
Achievement16 pts
Apply for an opportunity you think you're not ready for (job and grant and program)
Days
1
1
12 Books Outside Your Lane
Growth/Self97 pts
Read 12 books this year in subjects outside your normal interests
Months
3
0
Values Audit
Growth/Self22 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
Hours
2
1
Use Your Time Off
Growth/Self16 pts
Take your full vacation/PTO this year or 10+ days if self-employed
Weeks
0
3
Letter to the Living
Social37 pts
Write a letter to a living person expressing everything you'd want them to know if they were dying and deliver it
Days
4
0
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