Why 75 Hard Isn't Hard Enough: A Pro Tip You Need to Make It Harder!
Is the 75 Hard challenge hard enough? Think again!
What is the 75 Hard Challenge?
The 75 Hard Challenge is a mental and physical toughness program created by entrepreneur Andy Frisella. It's a 75-day commitment to five daily tasks:
- Follow a strict diet with no cheat meals.
- Do two 45-minute workouts, one of which must be outdoors.
- Drink a gallon of water (3.8 liters).
- Read 10 pages of a non-fiction or self-development book.
- Take a progress picture every day.
The objectives are to build mental strength, improve physical fitness and personal growth.
Powering Up Your 75 Hard Challenge
I've got a twist that will power up your 75 Hard challenge to the next level.
75 Hard is excellent for fitness and learning, but it's missing one key element - writing.
Writing takes your curiosities, knowledge, and daily experiences and turns them into fully formed thoughts.
When you transform your thoughts into written words, you gain mental clarity, enhance your mental skills, and improve your ability to express ideas. Writing also aids in better retention and understanding of the material you consume, making your learning process more effective.
You're working out, reading books, and facing daily challenges, but writing helps you process it all.
When I started adding writing to my routine, I gained more mental clarity. My workouts, the books I read, and my 75 Hard experiences made more sense.
But without writing, you miss out on better understanding your thoughts. That's why you should take a few minutes each day to jot down what you've learned and experienced.
Pro Tip: Atomic Essay
To add in writing to your 75 Hard challenge, I recommend using the 1/5/1 writing technique taught by Nicolas Cole in his Atomic Essay method .
Here's how it works:
1/5/1 Method: Write a one-idea-intro sentence, explain it in five short sentences, and finish with one big takeaway.
- Write one-intro-idea sentence
- Explain it in five short sentences
- Conclude with one key takeaway.
Here's an example:
Idea: Why drinking more water makes me feel better.
Explain: Staying hydrated gives me more energy throughout the day. It helps me cut out unhealthy sugary drinks. Drinking water keeps my skin looking clear and fresh. It helps make my digestion regular. And drinking water keeps my mind sharp and focused, especially during long workdays.
Takeaway: Drinking more water helps me feel healthier, more energized, and more focused.
Start today and watch your 75 Hard transformation go beyond the physical. Don't just take the challenge – Power Up!
