WhatsApp 'Done' Challenge

Nick Gray created a simple but effective accountability system using WhatsApp groups to help people build habits and achieve goals.

Core Concept

• Create WhatsApp group for accountability
• Participants can only post one word: "done"
• Used to track daily completion of agreed-upon tasks/goals
• Keeps momentum through group accountability

Key Components

• Group Structure

  • All members agree on specific daily goal/task
  • Everyone commits to same activity
  • Simple yes/no completion tracking
  • No discussion or explanations allowed

• Communication Rules

  • Only allowed to post the word "done"
  • No other messages permitted
  • Keeps focus purely on completion

• Follow-up System

  • Assistants monitor participation
  • Track who hasn't posted "done" for 3-4 days
  • Send private DM nudges to inactive members
  • Gentle reminders to keep people engaged

Benefits

• Removes friction of detailed updates
• Creates positive peer pressure
• Builds momentum through visible group progress
• Simple enough to maintain long-term
• Focuses purely on completion vs discussion

Implementation

• Set clear group goal/activity
• Establish single-word posting rule
• Add accountability through assistant monitoring
• Keep groups focused on specific shared goals
• Maintain simplicity to ensure sustainability

The power comes from the extreme simplicity - just post "done" when you complete the task. No excuses, no explanations needed.