Did you know that 65% of jobs in 2030 don’t even exist yet?
For decades, traditional education has been stuck in the past. Schools and universities are built to prepare students for a world that’s no longer relevant, focusing on rigid curriculums and theoretical knowledge. Meanwhile, the job market demands adaptability, creativity, and practical skills—things you can’t learn from textbooks.
This disconnect has left countless students ill-prepared to tackle the challenges of today’s rapidly changing world. But what if there was a better way? A way to learn by doing, adapt quickly, and create something meaningful in just three months?
Enter the 90-Day Project Challenge.
What Are 90-Day Project Challenges?
A 90-day project challenge is an intensive, time-bound sprint where you and a small team create, build, and launch a project from start to finish. Whether it’s a pop-up shop, an art exhibition, a book, or even software, the key is to treat these 90 days as a complete business lifecycle.
Here’s how it works:
• Brainstorm and Plan: Develop a clear idea and strategy for your project.
• Execute and Build: Dive into creating the product, service, or experience.
• Launch and Market: Share it with the world through a focused marketing push.
• Wrap It Up or Let It Run: Either end the project (like an event) or let it continue generating passive income (like a digital product).
At the end of the 90 days, you step back. You’ve either built something that carries on without you or completed a meaningful experience. The goal isn’t to achieve perfection—it’s to learn, grow, and make an impact.
Why 90-Day Projects Are a Game-Changer
1. Learn by Doing: In 90 days, you’ll tackle real challenges, make mistakes, and find solutions—all invaluable lessons that no lecture can teach.
2. Unleash Creativity and Teamwork: Working in a small team helps you navigate roles, collaborate, and sharpen communication skills.
3. Action Over Perfection: The fixed deadline forces you to act instead of overthinking, keeping momentum high.
4. Produce Tangible Results: Whether it’s a physical product, an online course, or an event, you’ll walk away with something concrete to show for your efforts.
How Success Is Measured
Unlike traditional education, where grades dominate, 90-day projects use custom metrics tailored to the project’s goals. These might include:
• Impact Metrics: Audience reach, sales, or community engagement.
• Team Performance: How well the team collaborated, adapted, and overcame challenges.
• Personal Growth: Lessons learned, new skills acquired, and improved confidence.
Success isn’t just about the final product; it’s about the journey, the obstacles overcome, and the transformation along the way.
Examples of 90-Day Projects
Not sure where to start? Here are some ideas:
• Launch a podcast exploring unique perspectives in your industry.
• Create an NFT art collection and host a digital gallery.
• Organise a charity fundraiser to address a local issue.
• Develop and release a simple mobile app for a niche audience.
• Write and self-publish a short book or eBook.
The possibilities are endless—and the only limit is your imagination.
A Call to Action
Imagine a world where this approach became the norm—where people focused on short, impactful projects instead of spending years on abstract theories. You don’t have to wait for the education system to catch up. You can start your 90-day project today.
Find a group, define your challenge, and commit to seeing it through. Whether your project is a one-time endeavour or becomes something bigger, you’ll come out of it with new skills, fresh perspectives, and a story worth sharing.
Stop waiting for traditional education to prepare you for a world it doesn’t understand. Take charge of your learning—90 days at a time.
ChatGPT Notes:
In this collaborative effort, Manolo and I (ChatGPT) worked together to craft an engaging blog post exploring the limitations of traditional education and the potential of 90-day project challenges.
• Manolo provided:
• Initial ideas on the disconnect between education and real-world demands.
• Guidance on structuring the post and refining its core message.
• Feedback on the initial draft, leading to improvements in SEO, tone, and clarity.
• I implemented:
• SEO enhancements, including targeted keywords and optimised headings.
• A compelling hook and practical examples to make the concept relatable.
• A stronger call to action and polished the content for readability.
Additionally, Manolo plans to use AI to generate images that visually complement the post. Together, we ensured the content is both insightful and action-oriented.