I have bet in the past with friends about to quit smoking, ls an efective way to quit that vice until the bet ends.
I did this with my dad more than a decade ago, I even put checkpoints where he gets a reward every 30 days. sadly he wasn't able to fully quit smoking but his smoking habit did reduced quite a bit after he gave up on our bet. anyway, fast forward to now, he barely smoke but it has something to do with his worsening health than out actual bet. 
Topic: Bets for Self Improvement: What are good challenges? - page 2. (Read 876 times)
You are fixing your mind on the wrong thing, the goal here isn't about getting money from each other but facilitating the journey of self improvement. Even if they don't end up fulfilling their side of the bargain there's no harm done because that challenge would make the individuals work on themselves. Asides from this I don't think it's a good idea to get involved with people in anything pertaining to gambling, because Humans act different when there's money involved in something. I also prefer to bet in casinos or bet centers instead of doing it with people but I love the idea of betting for self improvement.
Your post is contradicting. I am fixing my mind on something wrong but you also like the thing which is betting with money on gambling sites. I do not have to self improve myself with such bet. If I determine self improvement, I do not have to bet to meet what are necessary for it to happen.
I do not like this kind of bet. A bet that no money nor anything is involved. I mean nothing is involved because one of you can decide not to fulfill the betting promise. Example is if your friend did not lose more weight and still decide not to pay for the meal? This can happen. I do not bet with people. I prefer to go to casino or bookie to bet instead.
You are fixing your mind on the wrong thing, the goal here isn't about getting money from each other but facilitating the journey of self improvement. Even if they don't end up fulfilling their side of the bargain there's no harm done because that challenge would make the individuals work on themselves. Asides from this I don't think it's a good idea to get involved with people in anything pertaining to gambling, because Humans act different when there's money involved in something. I also prefer to bet in casinos or bet centers instead of doing it with people but I love the idea of betting for self improvement.
Have you ever had a friend or co-worker who enjoys making friendly bets to Self improve?
When I was much younger, we bet each other on various things... It wasn't for self-improvement, it was the desire to win and to show that we can do more than others. From push-ups and other physical exercises to speed typing and memory games. I guess that's how it goes with most men, we're competitive, we want to win and show what we can do, so why not spice it up with a bet, it always makes everything much more interesting.
As you wrote, in some cases we didn't bet money but on some little things... whether it was a meal for two, some sweets or even just juice. The point was in the competition itself and proving something to someone. Now I rarely bet with a friend about something... I no longer have the desire to prove it, when I feel like gambling I just turn on some crypto casino and that's it.
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These bets are fun but they are not sustainable for long-term self-improvement. I engaging names of the time which colleagues. And they don't have to be or have financial rewards for the completion of goal. If you are a superior, it could be a break from work, if you are a friend it could be gifting the person their favorite and affordable items, an all paid visit to their best place and more. This should not be continuous if not, it's effect will wear off.
Most likely, these kind of bets will not be taken seriously especially that it’s not mandatory after all. Except if there is big rewards, be it with money or an expensive gift, that is waiting ahead. Betting would sound different when there is no real money involved, especially if you are dealing with a real gambler. But maybe for a good cause, self-improvement particularly, that could work somehow, but not guaranteed.
Have you ever had a friend or co-worker who enjoys making friendly bets to Self improve?
For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
Well it's a nice betting strategy to add up for those slim daddy like you For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
. But Surely I havent tried such bet before maybe I will tryout some day. Even if i where to try it out, reverse will be the case because I need to lose weight instead of adding up. This may not be a typical sports or casino topic, but I think self-improvement deserves some attention.
I don't think there is anything wrong with this type of bet even if it's not a regular type of bet. Afterall people bet on Trump and kamala who to win, people bet on horicane Milton category 5 and of course people bet on country to experience war. So yours is not different from theirs. For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
Yeah this is worthy of betting since it is challenge that will inprove a healthy lifestyle, just like the push up till bitcoin hit $100k thread. but that challenge is not a betting competition. 
These bets are fun but they are not sustainable for long-term self-improvement. I engaging names of the time which colleagues. And they don't have to be or have financial rewards for the completion of goal. If you are a superior, it could be a break from work, if you are a friend it could be gifting the person their favorite and affordable items, an all paid visit to their best place and more. This should not be continuous if not, it's effect will wear off.
Most likely, these kind of bets will not be taken seriously especially that it’s not mandatory after all. Except if there is big rewards, be it with money or an expensive gift, that is waiting ahead. Betting would sound different when there is no real money involved, especially if you are dealing with a real gambler. But maybe for a good cause, self-improvement particularly, that could work somehow, but not guaranteed.Its not really that necessary on making up some bets into someone if you are really that planning to have a good body shape on which you can always do things without involving money if you wanted to.
There are really just those people who do really love on putting up some bets to make things a little bit more interesting on which i couldnt blame them on. There are indeed people who do really love on involving money for them to be that become interested into something.
These bets are fun but they are not sustainable for long-term self-improvement. I engaging names of the time which colleagues. And they don't have to be or have financial rewards for the completion of goal. If you are a superior, it could be a break from work, if you are a friend it could be gifting the person their favorite and affordable items, an all paid visit to their best place and more. This should not be continuous if not, it's effect will wear off.
Most likely, these kind of bets will not be taken seriously especially that it’s not mandatory after all. Except if there is big rewards, be it with money or an expensive gift, that is waiting ahead. Betting would sound different when there is no real money involved, especially if you are dealing with a real gambler. But maybe for a good cause, self-improvement particularly, that could work somehow, but not guaranteed.You won't be serious in betting as there is no money or substantial reward on the line. So I don't think it can really help you improve your skills if there's no motivation to exercise your skills. But the story the OP presented is doable. However, if you are lazy to complete your goal, you can just let buy him the meal. But if you care about your weight also, it will give you further motivation to achieve such target even not thinking of the bet with your friend.
These bets are fun but they are not sustainable for long-term self-improvement. I engaging names of the time which colleagues. And they don't have to be or have financial rewards for the completion of goal. If you are a superior, it could be a break from work, if you are a friend it could be gifting the person their favorite and affordable items, an all paid visit to their best place and more. This should not be continuous if not, it's effect will wear off.
Most likely, these kind of bets will not be taken seriously especially that it’s not mandatory after all. Except if there is big rewards, be it with money or an expensive gift, that is waiting ahead. Betting would sound different when there is no real money involved, especially if you are dealing with a real gambler. But maybe for a good cause, self-improvement particularly, that could work somehow, but not guaranteed. 
Have you ever had a friend or co-worker who enjoys making friendly bets to Self improve?
For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
I loved your story and, yes... I've already participated in a similar bet with my wife that turned into a journey of transformation for our health.
We challenged each other to lose weight... me three and her five (don't worry... she had a lot more than me
). We dedicated ourselves to the gym together three times a week and on the weekends we walked in the park. The bet stopped being something individual and became something collective, a pleasurable activity that we did as a couple. Obviously we achieved our weight loss goals... she lost a lot more than I did 
No one won the bet either, but the health benefits we achieved were much greater than the bet itself.
I think that bets like these, especially when shared with friends or loved ones, can create unforgettable memories and strengthen bonds.
Have you ever had a friend or co-worker who enjoys making friendly bets to Self improve?
For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
This may not be a typical sports or casino topic, but I think self-improvement deserves some attention.
Another question: What do you think would be a fun and effective self-improvement challenge we could all try?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
This was our common practice while growing up, until responsibilities dawn on us and made us more serious with chasing bigger money and not the peanuts we could collect from friends that always end in fights and argument which are also settle during football time same day. I can't remember the last time I did that though but I know some people still do especially when it come to their favourite clubs playing. I think this is mostly done for fun and not necessarily for the money because the amount committed is usually insignificant for both parties. For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
This may not be a typical sports or casino topic, but I think self-improvement deserves some attention.
Another question: What do you think would be a fun and effective self-improvement challenge we could all try?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
Have you ever had a friend or co-worker who enjoys making friendly bets to Self improve?
For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
This may not be a typical sports or casino topic, but I think self-improvement deserves some attention.
Another question: What do you think would be a fun and effective self-improvement challenge we could all try?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
I ever made a bet with my spouse for guessing a weather on that day we made a bet, and if one of us can guess it wrong or right, we can do what everything he/she wants, and finally she won, so i treat her for meal as she wants. I think it's not kind of self-improvement, but that thing could be an option for self-improvement challenge, for our spouse, friend, or family. In other case, me and my friends sometimes do a challenge to stop talking about negative things, like talking about someone's bad, and other, because we think it really bad to talk negatively. So, i think this could be an alternative way for self-improvement as you said. For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
This may not be a typical sports or casino topic, but I think self-improvement deserves some attention.
Another question: What do you think would be a fun and effective self-improvement challenge we could all try?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
Another question: What do you think would be a fun and effective self-improvement challenge we could all try?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
I involve myself in bets like this quite often than I bet on sports or casino based games because I know the importance of those activities to my health. I have once bet on going months free without alcohol and we had to do regular tests at different intervals to make sure that none of us involved in the bet was cheating. I also quite smoking because of bets like this as I was once an active smoker but I do not do that anymore although I still drink beer and alcohol but not regularly as I was doing before. Those types of bet are good for us as they help us to improve on ourselves and become better individual. I have not bet on academic before or getting a new skills but I think I will have to introduce this to my friend group and they will be happy to participate.
Well, you can bet on getting rid of a bad habit. It will be a strong incentive to really do it. Of course, smoking comes to mind first. In case of winning, the person reaches his goal and still wins the bet. Otherwise, he realizes that he is a weak-willed bag and, in addition, loses the bet. Of course, I did not make such bets myself, since I quit smoking solely in my own interests. There's nothing too hard about it. However, weight is being added, and quite a lot.
I probably lack such a friend nearby to make such challenges. But I think that this is just great, because it allows us to decide on those things that we would not even think about alone. 50 push-ups a day is great, but in things that are measured in time, you need persistence and constant repetitions, which can kill interest. Unless something valuable or unusual is at stake. Surely there are sites where you can create a group challenge, keep track of actions and at the end compare with other participants, but here the main thing will be the honesty of the participants. 
Well, you can bet on getting rid of a bad habit. It will be a strong incentive to really do it. Of course, smoking comes to mind first. In case of winning, the person reaches his goal and still wins the bet. Otherwise, he realizes that he is a weak-willed bag and, in addition, loses the bet. Of course, I did not make such bets myself, since I quit smoking solely in my own interests. There's nothing too hard about it. However, weight is being added, and quite a lot.
I like the idea, but I wouldn't do it because I'm lazy. Gaining weight is way easier than losing weight.
50 pushups a day is too much for me. I've never seen anyone betting money on his own self-improvement goals. Maybe you should develop this idea and create a betting platform, where the gamblers should bet on such self-improvement goals. The problem would be finding a way to verify the results, since most gamblers would try to cheat the system. Maybe the gamblers would have to record themselves on video, in order to verify that they have achieved their goal and take their profit.
50 pushups a day is too much for me. I've never seen anyone betting money on his own self-improvement goals. Maybe you should develop this idea and create a betting platform, where the gamblers should bet on such self-improvement goals. The problem would be finding a way to verify the results, since most gamblers would try to cheat the system. Maybe the gamblers would have to record themselves on video, in order to verify that they have achieved their goal and take their profit.
Have you ever had a friend or co-worker who enjoys making friendly bets to Self improve?
For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
This may not be a typical sports or casino topic, but I think self-improvement deserves some attention.
Another question: What do you think would be a fun and effective self-improvement challenge we could all try?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
I lost such bet 20 years ago (my bet was that i stop smokking). After it i just set the goals and try to achieve it without any betting. Few times i made such bets with my wife. She needed it, so i tried to help her. As the result she lost several times and we stopped such betting. It was, studying foreign language, losing weight, something else, i fon`t remember. No one time she won. But i get with my goals winrate at least 60% For instance, you could bet on losing X amount of weight this month?
Last year, I made a similar bet to gain some weight (I'm very thin). So in my case my friend was also thin so we make a Bet to reach some Amount of weight before the end of the month. The bet wasn't a big deal it was only to buy a full meal for the other person just in case of not meet the expected weight. For example If my friend don't reach the expected weight and I reach it, then my friend should pay my meal. I that occasion we both reach the the expected weight and none of us need to pay the other person meal.
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
This may not be a typical sports or casino topic, but I think self-improvement deserves some attention.
Another question: What do you think would be a fun and effective self-improvement challenge we could all try?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
Do you have some similar story?, please share it, i would like to read it.
This may not be a typical sports or casino topic, but I think self-improvement deserves some attention.
Another question: What do you think would be a fun and effective self-improvement challenge we could all try?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
I have few friends on related runs with me, back then in the high school, I and my group of friends usually stipulates on betting on who amongst us will have the best result at the end of the academy terms, we actually engages on such bets to encourage ourselves because be realistic, we were so unserious with our studies and we thought of making too results and be intellectual enough to be make our parents proud even when we are still living our rough lives.This may not be a typical sports or casino topic, but I think self-improvement deserves some attention.
Another question: What do you think would be a fun and effective self-improvement challenge we could all try?
For example, how about a challenge to do 50 push-ups a day for a month? Would you bet on yourself to complete it?
It is like... Let us stick to be dedicated to our studies even when we get to act like we ain't serious about it, that is to take those seeing us unserious unaware and I shock that despites the rough live we lives we are still dedicated to our studies.
That basically brought us to be studious and serious with our education through the concepts of making a group bet to who will take the winning.
So positively encouraging as that.
These bets are fun but they are not sustainable for long-term self-improvement. I engaging names of the time which colleagues. And they don't have to be or have financial rewards for the completion of goal. If you are a superior, it could be a break from work, if you are a friend it could be gifting the person their favorite and affordable items, an all paid visit to their best place and more. This should not be continuous if not, it's effect will wear off.
These are healthy ways of making competence between friends and colleagues. As the bets were simple and not big money was involved, these will not create any problem. Some might take it seriously, while the majority just take it as a game and just spend for their friend. When money is involved, people see it differently. When we consider it a meal or small money, they'll have the mentality that there's nothing wrong in spending it for a friend, and they won't take the bet seriously. These are part of fun and can be effective with a dedicated person, and not everyone will succeed with these kinds of self-improvement tasks.
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