These challenges were inspired by Cal Ripkin, who played in 2,632 baseball games in a row. They are in honor of everyone who does their duty every day without excuses, especially those people who don’t get noticed when they do their job well, and who get yelled at when they don’t. You know, like people who pack parachutes.
Challenges may be accepted for four items:
A shaver can accept one, two, three or four of the challenges. For instance, if a shaver accepts the razor challenge, they commit to using the same razor for 2,632 shaves in a row.
If they accept all four challenges, they may accept the Single Setup Challenge. One razor, one blade, one brush, and one soap for 2,632 shaves in a row.
Each challenge can start on different dates. The single setup challenge can’t start until the latest date.
Looking back:
If you’ve been keeping an ACCURATE record of your shaves, you may use starting dates in the past. However, things like “I’ve been using the same soap for a year” don’t qualify unless you have a written record of each shave. A “by exception” record is fine for people who shave every day or on a set schedule and keep track of exceptions.
This challenge is without mercy - rules for accepted challenges
A single razor must be used for the duration. If it breaks and can't be used or repaired, the count starts over
A single type of blade must be used for the duration. Be specific. If the blade is no longer available, and you can’t find any, the count must start over.
A single brush must be used for the duration. If it breaks and can't be repaired, the count starts over
A single type of soap must be used for the duration. If there is a reformulation, and you are out, then start over. For instance, Williams Vintage and William Modern are two different soaps.
Excuses: NONE
Breaking the streak for any reason means the streak is irrevocably broken.
These challenges are intended to teach us about accepting failure as well as celebrating success. Whatever happens, we will learn something about ourselves.
Checking in
Whatever cycle works for you. I plan on weekly. I’ll be approximating this format:
Challenges may be accepted for four items:
- Razor
- Same type of blade
- Brush
- Same type of soap
A shaver can accept one, two, three or four of the challenges. For instance, if a shaver accepts the razor challenge, they commit to using the same razor for 2,632 shaves in a row.
If they accept all four challenges, they may accept the Single Setup Challenge. One razor, one blade, one brush, and one soap for 2,632 shaves in a row.
Each challenge can start on different dates. The single setup challenge can’t start until the latest date.
Looking back:
If you’ve been keeping an ACCURATE record of your shaves, you may use starting dates in the past. However, things like “I’ve been using the same soap for a year” don’t qualify unless you have a written record of each shave. A “by exception” record is fine for people who shave every day or on a set schedule and keep track of exceptions.
This challenge is without mercy - rules for accepted challenges
A single razor must be used for the duration. If it breaks and can't be used or repaired, the count starts over
A single type of blade must be used for the duration. Be specific. If the blade is no longer available, and you can’t find any, the count must start over.
A single brush must be used for the duration. If it breaks and can't be repaired, the count starts over
A single type of soap must be used for the duration. If there is a reformulation, and you are out, then start over. For instance, Williams Vintage and William Modern are two different soaps.
Excuses: NONE
Breaking the streak for any reason means the streak is irrevocably broken.
These challenges are intended to teach us about accepting failure as well as celebrating success. Whatever happens, we will learn something about ourselves.
Checking in
Whatever cycle works for you. I plan on weekly. I’ll be approximating this format: