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How to Create a Study & Deep Work Challenge

Whether you're learning to code, studying for exams, or building a side project, a deep work challenge helps you maintain focus and track progress. Here's how to set one up.

1

Define Your Learning Goal

Create a challenge with a clear objective. Examples:

  • "Complete React Course" - 180 points over 3 weeks
  • "Daily Deep Work Sprint" - 240 points over 30 days
  • "Side Project Push" - 300 points over 6 weeks
2

Set Up Your Activities

Define focused activities with points based on effort:

  • 🎯"90-min Focus Block" - 10 points
  • 🗒️"Daily Recap Note" - 4 points
  • 🎬"Weekly Demo/Review" - 12 points

Pro Tip: Use time-based activities (25-min, 60-min, 90-min) to align with Pomodoro or deep work techniques!

3

Optional: Add Accountability

Make it multiplayer to compete with a study buddy or accountability partner! This works great for:

  • Bootcamp classmates racing to complete projects
  • Co-workers learning a new skill together
  • Friends building side projects simultaneously

📊 See a Real Example

Check out the "Deep Work Duel" example to see how Lena and Diego competed over 3 weeks to build their coding skills with 90-minute focus blocks!

View Deep Work Duel Example →

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