ChallengeΒ Cheat Sheet
π‘Ideas, Templates & Resources For Launching Your Challenge π
Why Challenges?
Why frame your offer as a challenge when it could be a course, workshop, class or program?
Challenges make mundane or difficult tasks fun
Challenges shift the mindset from work to play
Challenges focus on action and behavioral changes
Challenges create a high-energy vibe in your community
Challenges create consistency through small daily actions
Challenges stimulate people's natural drive for achievement
Challenges make effort feel like a rewarding experience and drive return on effort
Challenges boost confidence through experience and evidence
Challenges create accountability, especially inside a community
Challenge Formats
The format and timeframe of your challenge depends on the purpose of the challenge, but the key is to make it simple to follow with clear instructions. If not time sensitive or seasonal, it's also beneficial to make your challenge evergreen so people can start at any time.
Complete a repeat daily task or habit for x days
Complete a different daily task following daily prompts
Complete multiple tasks and track progress each day
Complete a step-by-step checklist
Complete milestones on a roadmap
Complete a one-time action, task or activity for the month
Complete a streak of activities within a specific time period
Achieve a specific measurable result within a time period
Commit to a time period without engaging in a habit, vice or addiction
Eliminate, quit or restrict certain items for x days
Tally or accumulate time spent to reach a level
Earn points to reach and unlock new levels
Challenge Rewards
The core benefit to participate in a challenge should be the result and transformation that is achieved. However, prizes and rewards can complement the return on effort and incentivise participation, especially for members with a competitive nature. Here's some ideasβ¦
Merch & swag e.g. t-shirt, hoodie, branded journal
A book bundle, relevant to your niche
Cash (PayPal transfer)
Amazon or other store voucher
A 1:1 power hour or coaching session with you
Badges & certificates
Recognition, shout outs & bragging rights
VIP membership for your community
Membership for another Skool community