What is 60 Sharp? The Complete Guide to the 100 Sharp Foundation Challenge
Sharp is a skill. Not a gift you're born with. Not something reserved for elite athletes or productivity gurus. It's something you build, day by day, through deliberate practice.
60 Sharp is the foundation challenge in the 100 Sharp program—a 60-day self-improvement journey designed to make you sharper in body, mind, and life. Complete 6 daily tasks for 60 consecutive days, and you'll emerge transformed. It's hard enough to change you, but human enough to keep you whole.
100 Sharp offers two challenges: 60 Sharp for those building their foundation, and the extreme 100 Sharp for those ready to push further. This guide focuses on 60 Sharp—where most people start their journey.
How 60 Sharp Works
Every day for 60 days, you complete 6 tasks:
1. 40 + 40 (Physical Training)
40 minutes of workout + 40 minutes of outdoor activity. One gets your heart pumping. One gets you outside in nature. Rain or shine. Your Progressive Power routine (see below) counts toward the workout 40.
2. Progressive Power
(Day + 10) pushups + core work + 5 minutes of stretching or yoga. On Day 1, that's 11 pushups. By Day 60, you're doing 70. Break them up however you want. This isn't about crushing a set—it's about progressive overload that your body can sustain.
3. Eat Sharp
No junk food. No alcohol. Minimum 3 liters of water. You know what junk food is. Fast food, chips, candy, soda, excessive sugar. For 60 days, you fuel your body with intention.
4. Read & Reflect
10 pages of non-fiction + write down one thing you learned. This isn't passive consumption. You're building a practice of active learning and retention. After 60 days, that's 600 pages and 60 documented insights.
5. Skill Sharpening
10 minutes learning something new. A language. An instrument. Coding. Public speaking. Photography. Your choice. Small daily investments compound into real capability.
6. Digital Sunset
Phone on charger at 9 PM. This single rule transforms your evenings. No more doomscrolling until midnight. You reclaim 2-3 hours daily for reading, family, deep work, or actual rest.
The Rules That Make 100 Sharp Different
Grace Days (2 Allowed)
Life happens. You get sick. A family emergency strikes. 60 Sharp gives you 2 grace days over the 60-day period. Use them wisely. Miss a third day, and you restart from Day 1.
This isn't weakness—it's intelligent design. Unlike programs that demand zero flexibility, 100 Sharp acknowledges reality while maintaining accountability.
Sunday Exception (Family Day)
Every Sunday, skip any tasks you want—one, several, or all of them. This time is for family, relationships, and recovery.
Ask your kids, "What can I do for you today?" Take your partner on a date. Call your parents. Rest.
Sustainable transformation includes the people who matter most. 100 Sharp builds better humans, not isolated machines.
The Blade Journey
Your 60 days are divided into 4 phases, mirroring how a blade is forged:
Forge (Days 1-12) — Raw material. You're establishing the foundation. It's uncomfortable. You're building heat.
Grind (Days 13-30) — Shaping takes place. You're removing what doesn't serve you. Routines solidify.
Temper (Days 31-50) — Strengthening through cycles. The habits become automatic. You start seeing results.
Sharpen (Days 51-60) — Refining the edge. You're becoming KEEN—the sharpness level you unlock upon completion.
What Results Can You Expect?
BigZ's transformation: Day 1 vs Day 50. Real results from the 100 Sharp founder.
After 60 days of consistent effort, participants typically report:
Physical Changes:
- 5-8kg weight loss (with clean eating)
- Increased strength and endurance
- Better sleep quality
- More energy throughout the day
Mental Changes:
- Improved focus and clarity
- Reduced anxiety (especially from digital detox)
- Greater discipline in other life areas
- Confidence from completing hard things
Life Changes:
- Stronger family relationships (from Sunday priority)
- New skill capability (600 minutes of practice)
- Knowledge from 600+ pages of reading
- Identity shift: you're someone who shows up
Who is 60 Sharp For?
60 Sharp works best for:
- Busy professionals who need structure but can't sacrifice 3 hours daily
- Parents who want fitness without abandoning family time
- 75 Hard veterans looking for a more sustainable challenge
- Beginners who want transformation without burnout
- Endurance athletes who want mental/habit training alongside physical
- Anyone 35-55 who's skeptical of extreme fitness fads but ready for real change
100 Sharp vs. Other Challenges
Unlike 75 Hard, which demands two 45-minute workouts daily with zero grace days, the 100 Sharp program is designed for real life. With 60 Sharp, you get:
- Flexibility without excuses (2 grace days, but only 2)
- Family-first design (Sundays protected)
- Sustainable training (80 minutes vs 90+ with no rest)
- Progressive structure (pushups scale with you)
- Digital boundaries (specific phone cutoff)
It's not easier. It's smarter.
The Reward
Complete 60 Sharp and you earn:
- KEEN sharpness level — recognition of your transformation
- Chef's Knife medal (optional, paid) — physical proof you can hold
Every blade was once raw metal. So were you. 60 days later, you'll be something different.
What Comes Next: 100 Sharp
Once you've completed 60 Sharp, you're ready for the ultimate challenge: 100 Sharp. This extreme 100-day version adds cold exposure, calorie tracking, and extends your transformation even further. But start with 60 Sharp—build the foundation first.
How to Start
- 1.Choose your start date — any Monday works
- 2.Sign up at 100sharp.com — it's 100% free
- 3.Prepare over the weekend — stock healthy food, choose your book, pick your skill
- 4.Begin Day 1 — show up, do the work, log your tasks
That's it. No complex planning. No expensive equipment. Just commitment.
Ready to get sharp? Start Your 60 Sharp Challenge
60 days from now, you'll either have excuses or results. The difficulty is the point. The transformation is the reward.
Sharp is a skill. Start sharpening with 100 Sharp.