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Daily Word Challenge - Build This One

The One Liner

A 2-minute daily word game for quick fun and endless competition.

The 140 character tweet (or X) version

Think Wordle, but faster. Create as many words as possible in 2 minutes. Compete with friends, climb leaderboards, and feel like a genius.

Why You Should Build This

Word puzzles are the digital campfire—everyone gathers around, enjoys the challenge, and shares the experience. Games like Wordle prove the formula: daily puzzles + simplicity + social sharing = obsession.

Here’s the next big thing: a 2-minute word challenge that’s all about speed, strategy, and bragging rights.

How It Works:

1. Every day, players get a word or two-word phrase.

2. They have 2 minutes to form as many words as possible using the letters.

3. Rules: no proper nouns, no repeats, and only real words count.

Scoring:

• Short words earn minimal points (e.g., 3 letters = 50 points).

• Longer words = big rewards (5+ letters = 200+ points).

• Bonus for using contiguous letters from the original word.

The Secret Sauce:

• Leaderboards: Daily and weekly rankings turn a solo game into a global competition.

• Shareability: Post your score, challenge friends, or flex on group chats.

• Notifications: Get a nudge when the new word drops, so you never miss your chance to dominate.

Why It’s Perfect:
It’s quick, satisfying, and addictive. Play during coffee breaks, on the train, or in line at the grocery store. It doesn’t ask for much—just a few minutes of your time—but delivers the joy of crushing a challenge and maybe your friends, too.

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The Art of Pitching Your Idea Without Making People Avoid You (Even Your Mom)

You’ve got an idea. A good one. Maybe even the one. But when it’s time to tell someone about it, you freeze. Why? Because the idea of saying, “Hey, check out my startup idea” feels like announcing you’re about to ruin Thanksgiving dinner.

We get it. A lot of people are embarrassed to pitch their idea to friends or family because it feels… cringey. Like you’re auditioning for Shark Tank, but your audience is Karen from HR, and you’re pitching your new “Uber for Cats” app.

The truth is, pitching your idea doesn’t have to be awkward. In fact, it can be fun—and a great way to figure out if you’re onto something or need to go back to the drawing board. Here’s how to do it without sending everyone running for the hills.

Step 1: Don’t call it a pitch.
The word pitch makes people brace for impact, like you’re about to sell them a timeshare in Cabo. Instead, frame it as, “I’ve been working on this idea, and I’d love your feedback.” This takes the pressure off and turns it into a conversation.

Step 2: Make it about them.
Everyone’s favorite topic is themselves. So instead of saying, “Here’s what I’m building,” try, “Hey, have you ever struggled with [problem your idea solves]?” This gets them curious, and boom—you’ve got their attention.

Step 3: Share the story, not the stats.
People don’t remember numbers, they remember stories. Instead of saying, “The market for this is $10 billion,” try, “I came up with this idea after my dog ate my neighbor’s cake, and I realized there’s no good app for pet bakeries.” (Yes, that’s ridiculous—but memorable.)

Step 4: Ask for help, not approval.
No one likes being put on the spot, but everyone loves feeling helpful. Ask, “Do you know anyone who might be interested in something like this?” instead of, “Do you think this is a good idea?”

Step 5: Read the room.
If their eyes start glazing over or they suddenly “have a call,” wrap it up. Nobody likes an idea hostage situation.

Pitching doesn’t have to feel like public humiliation. It’s just sharing something you’re excited about in a way that makes people curious, not cornered. And if someone still avoids you? That’s on them. You’re just out here trying to change the world.

Now go practice on someone who can’t escape—like your Uber driver.

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