THE MWYMI™ CHALLENGE VAULT
Where Discipline Is Built Through Commitment — and Proven by Action
Every challenge below turns a personal goal into written rules, required proof, and real stakes — so consistency stops being optional and progress becomes measurable.
Lock your first “win” challenge.
Don’t start with the hardest challenge. Start with the one you’ll actually finish. Momentum beats motivation.
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Pick one challenge you can realistically win in the next 30 days.
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Commit (entry + rules) so your future self can’t negotiate.
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Prove it with simple, visible proof — then get paid when you finish.
Registration opens January 15, 2026 and all challenges officially begin January 29, 2026. These are the first 12 MWYMI™ challenges — clear rules, clean proof, and real stakes. Pick one, commit to yourself, and build the habit that can change everything.
EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY CHALLENGE (30 DAYS)
Why this challenge matters: Strong vocabulary is tightly linked to reading comprehension, income, and career mobility (OECD literacy and earnings data; National Reading Panel research). Building word power is one of the fastest ways to upgrade how you think and how you’re perceived.
What you must do: Learn and log 5–10 new words every day for 30 days. For each word, write a short paraphrased definition and an original sentence that shows you actually understand it.
Proof required: Daily submission of your word list + sentences inside the challenge portal. Missed days can’t be backfilled — 26 of 30 days completed = success.
POSITIVE & GRATITUDE MINDSET SHIFT (30 DAYS)
Why this challenge matters: Regular gratitude practice is linked to higher life satisfaction, better sleep, and lower depression symptoms (Emmons & McCullough, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology). A better mindset makes every other habit easier.
What you must do: Every day, post either (1) a positive, motivational, or inspiring quote/short story and why it hit you, or (2) at least one thing you’re genuinely grateful for — with 1–2 sentences of reflection.
Proof required: Daily written check-in (no backdating). 26 of 30 on-time submissions = success.
NO SMOKING CHALLENGE (30 DAYS)
Why this challenge matters: Within one year of quitting, your risk of coronary heart disease drops by about half compared with a smoker (U.S. Surgeon General & CDC tobacco reports). This challenge helps you create real accountability around that decision.
What you must do: Commit to 30 straight smoke-free days. You’ll sign a starting commitment and complete a short daily attestation that you remained smoke-free for the last 24 hours.
Proof required: Daily attestation form + random spot-check prompts (short video or written responses) as described in the challenge rules. Honest participation is mandatory — fraud = removal.
45-DAY SAVINGS CHALLENGE ($1 → $45)
Why this challenge matters: Nearly 4 in 10 U.S. adults would struggle to cover a $400 emergency expense (Federal Reserve “Economic Well-Being” reports). Building a visible savings streak builds financial security and self-respect.
What you must do: Day 1 you save $1, Day 2 you save $2, all the way up to $45 on Day 45 — using cash in a jar or a clearly labeled savings account.
Proof required: Daily 5–10 second video of you adding that day’s amount to the jar/envelope, or a screenshot of the transfer with date + amount visible. All 45 deposits must be on time to complete.
BEGINNER STRENGTH TRAINING (3–4× / WEEK)
Why this challenge matters: Adults who regularly perform muscle-strengthening activities have lower all-cause mortality and better metabolic health (World Health Organization & CDC physical activity guidelines).
What you must do: Complete 3–4 full-body strength sessions each week for 4 weeks. Gym or home-gym is fine — but sessions must include real resistance (machines, free-weights, or heavy bands).
Proof required: Weekly gym check-in photo + screenshot/photo of your written workout log showing date, exercises, sets, and loads.
HYDRATION CHALLENGE (100 OZ / DAY)
Why this challenge matters: Even mild dehydration (around 1–2% of body weight) can impair mood, focus, and physical performance (European Journal of Clinical Nutrition & ACSM hydration guidance). Most adults simply don’t drink enough.
What you must do: Hit a personal hydration target of up to 100 oz per day (or the number cleared with your doctor) every day for 30 days.
Proof required: Daily photo of your filled bottle(s) with a brief attestation in the portal, or a screenshot from a tracking app that shows total ounces for the day.
10,000 STEPS-A-DAY CHALLENGE (30 DAYS)
Why this challenge matters: Cohort studies show adults who average around 7,000–10,000 steps per day have significantly lower all-cause mortality than those who are mostly sedentary (JAMA Network Open, 2021; American Heart Association walking data).
What you must do: Log 10,000 steps or more every day for 30 days, using any mainstream step counter (Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin, etc.).
Proof required: Daily screenshot of your step count with date clearly visible. 26 of 30 completed days = success.
SCREEN-TIME REDUCTION CHALLENGE (30 DAYS)
Why this challenge matters: Heavy recreational screen time is associated with lower well-being and higher stress, especially when it displaces sleep and activity (American Psychological Association & WHO digital use guidelines).
What you must do: Set a daily screen-time limit for your phone and social apps, then stay at or under that target for 26 of 30 days.
Proof required: Daily or weekly screenshots of your device’s Screen Time / Digital Wellbeing dashboard, with date and total usage visible.
MWYMI™ STRENGTH PR QUEST (30 DAYS)
Why this challenge matters: Progressive strength training improves muscle mass, bone density, and long-term independence, and is linked to lower risk of premature death (British Journal of Sports Medicine; WHO strength-training guidance).
What you must do: Choose bench press, squat, or deadlift. Submit a Day-1 baseline PR attempt and a Day-30 final attempt. Any objectively measurable improvement in weight or reps counts as success.
Proof required: Two clear timestamped videos (baseline + final) that show the full lift, plates, and bar from an angle specified in the rules.
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS CHALLENGE (30 DAYS)
Why this challenge matters: People who write down their goals and commit to regular progress reports are significantly more likely to achieve them (Dominican University of California goal-setting study). This challenge forces that structure.
What you must do: On Day 1, declare one big dream (book, business, degree, skill, etc.). Break it into weekly action steps, then take and log at least one concrete step toward it every day.
Proof required: Weekly video or screenshot update + daily written check-ins describing the action you took and what moved forward.
READING HABIT CHALLENGE (20 MINUTES / DAY)
Why this challenge matters: A Yale study found that adults who read books for 30 minutes a day lived nearly two years longer on average than non-readers (Yale University School of Public Health, 2016). Reading compounds knowledge and cognitive reserve.
What you must do: Read for at least 20 focused minutes every day — books, long-form articles, or high-quality non-fiction/fiction that stretches your thinking.
Proof required: Daily check-in plus a simple weekly summary (2–3 sentences) of what you read and what you took away from it.
MWYMI™ 100 PUSH-UPS PER DAY (30 DAYS)
Why this challenge matters: Regular body-weight strength work is associated with lower cardiovascular and all-cause mortality and better functional fitness (British Journal of Sports Medicine; American Heart Association strength training research).
What you must do: Complete 100 total push-ups every day for 30 days. You can break them into as many sets as you like, but all 100 must be completed within each calendar day.
Proof required: Daily video proof as defined in the rules (e.g., one continuous video, or a set of short clips clearly adding up to 100 reps).