Day 56: Record Yourself Making a Promise About Something You Believe In—Then Share It Publicly

The Idea:

Today’s challenge is to hit “record” on your phone or webcam and speak directly to the camera, making a clear, personal promise about something you care deeply about—then post it publicly. It can be about kindness, health, the environment, justice, learning—anything you truly believe in.

Why It’s Good:

This challenge forces you to own your values out loud. It’s one thing to believe in something quietly. It’s another to stand up, speak it into the world, and let others hear it. That takes real courage.

You’ll feel vulnerable—and that’s the point. When you put your name and face to what you stand for, you strengthen your identity and inspire others to do the same.

How to Do It:

1. Decide What You Stand For: Choose one cause or value you believe in.
2. Write a 1–2 Sentence Promise: Like: “I promise to always speak up when I see unfairness,” or “I promise to live with more gratitude.”
3. Record a 15–30 Second Video: Look into the camera. Speak with heart.
4. Post It Publicly (Social Media, Blog, Anywhere): That’s the scary part—and the powerful one.

Relevant Quotes:

On speaking with conviction:

“Your beliefs don’t make you a better person—your behavior does. Speak your beliefs and then live them.”

~Shannon L. Alder

On courageous promises:

“A promise is a moment where you tell the future who you intend to be.”

~Jon Acuff

On standing for something:

“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”

~Alexander Hamilton

Takeaway:

Making a public promise about your values isn’t just brave—it’s transformative. It turns thoughts into action, silence into leadership, and fear into a voice that just might ripple out further than you’ll ever know.