The 90-Day Writing Challenge for Busy Professionals
Unlock your voice with a simple 90-day writing challenge. 90 prompts, 15 minutes a day, and a blueprint for clearer thinking and self-discovery.
Hej! It’s William!
I see that. Most professionals want to write more. Not to become writers, but to share what they’re learning, organize their thoughts, and grow their reputation over time.
But between meetings, deadlines, and a full calendar, writing always falls to the bottom of the list.
This challenge is simple. No pressure, no perfection. Just 90 ideas to help you build your habit, sharpen your thinking, and leave a meaningful trail of what you believe and know.
But… What should we write?
Well, anything…
1. Personal stories: Use short stories from your career, personal life, or moments that shaped how you think. Think of lessons learned, mistakes made, values tested, or conversations that stuck with you. Nothing teaches like a real story.
2. Free writing: Use the time to write whatever comes to mind. Let your thoughts wander and your words follow. No editing. No judging. Just clearing space in your mind and watching ideas unfold without structure.
3. Short reflections: Capture simple insights, practical tips, or quick takeaways from your work. You’re not writing for attention, but for clarity. One post at a time, you’re building your voice and letting others see how you think.
4. Long, very long essay: Break down a clear problem you know how to solve. Write a few hundred words per day and let the structure build itself. By the end, you’ll have a focused draft you can polish into a book, workshop, or course.
5. Repurposing old content Take something you wrote before (a note, a blog post, even an idea hidden in your inbox) and rewrite it in a clearer or deeper way. It’s like editing your past self. You keep the core and make it stronger.
6. Contrarian ideas: Challenge the usual advice in your field. Push back on trends. Offer a different angle. This helps you build original thinking and strengthen your voice without being aggressive. You’re not here to shout, but to think independently.
There’s no ideal format, no secret rule.
The goal is simple: make writing a habit, not a performance.
So if you've been waiting for the right time, this is it.
Start writing...
Writing...
But... What? You want more ideas, right?
Ok, ok…
90 days. 90 prompts. One idea per day.
What kind of prompts? They’re not random. They’re designed to help you reflect, teach, share, and build your voice.
Some days, you’ll write about something you’ve learned. Other days, you’ll share how you think, work, or solve problems. Some prompts will feel personal. Others will feel practical.
And after 90 days?
You’ll have a writing habit. You’ll have real clarity on your own story. You’ll have 90 posts you can reuse, improve, or turn into something bigger.
No need to write long. Just write honestly, ok? YOUR voice!
Who’s in?
Part 1: Career Stories (Days 1–15)
The very first job I had — and what it taught me
A time I made a mistake at work, and what I learned
One project I’m still proud of
The worst advice I received in my career
How I got into the industry I’m in now
The day I felt like quitting — and why I didn’t
One person who believed in me early on
The hardest decision I had to make at work
What I learned from being managed badly
My most unexpected career moment
A time I had to lead without a title
The job I didn’t get — and how it helped me
A tool or system that changed how I work
One task I used to hate, and how I made it easier
How I prepared for a promotion or big change
Part 2: Lessons Learned (Days 16–30)
One lesson I had to learn the hard way
A belief I held early in my career that I’ve changed
A tool, method, or framework that actually works
One thing I wish I had known five years ago
How I learned to say “no” at work
A small habit that made a big difference
What I learned from working with someone I disagreed with
The difference between being busy and being useful
One skill that took me too long to develop
Something I learned from someone in a completely different field
A lesson that came from failure, not success
How I learned to ask for help without feeling weak
Why feedback is harder to give than to receive
How I learned to explain complex things in simple terms
A time I realized I was wrong, and what changed after that
Part 3: How I Work (Days 31–45)
How I plan my week to stay focused
The system I use to manage tasks or projects
What I do when I feel overwhelmed
How do I choose what to work on first
The way I organize notes, ideas, and information
One productivity habit that actually stuck
What I do when I get stuck or blocked
How I avoid distractions and stay present
My process for preparing for an important meeting
A tool I can’t live without — and how I use it
How I manage my energy, not just my time
The way I reflect after finishing a project
One simple ritual that improves my focus
How I track progress without relying on goals alone
My personal rule for saying “yes” or “no” to new work
Part 4: Beliefs and Opinions (Days 46–60)
A popular idea I completely disagree with
One value I will not compromise at work
What I believe makes someone a good leader
Why I don’t believe in multitasking
My honest opinion on meetings
What “work-life balance” really means to me
What I think people get wrong about productivity
One thing I think schools should teach about work
A business or leadership book that changed how I think
My view on remote work and how it has changed over time
A belief I used to hold about success that I’ve let go of
What “personal branding” means to me
The advice I always give, even if it’s unpopular
What I think really builds trust in a team
One lesson I keep relearning, again and again
Part 5: People and Relationships (Days 61–75)
One mentor who changed how I see work
The best piece of advice someone gave me
A difficult conversation that helped me grow
What I learned from managing someone for the first time
How do I try to support or motivate my team
A mistake I made in how I communicated something
One moment when I felt truly seen or supported at work
A small act of kindness from a colleague I still remember
How I handle disagreement without creating conflict
The hardest feedback I ever received
What I’ve learned about trust in teams
How I try to build real relationships in remote work
One moment of leadership I’ll never forget — even if it wasn’t mine
A person I worked with who changed how I see people
What I’ve learned from mentoring others
Part 6: Turning Points (Days 76–90)
A single decision that changed my career
How I bounced back from a tough moment
A risk I took that paid off — or didn’t
When I knew I had outgrown a role
A shift in mindset that helped me grow
A moment of failure that turned into progress
The story behind a major career change
What I learned from starting over
How I handled being outside my comfort zone
When I stopped chasing the wrong things
The real reason I stayed in a role longer than I should have
One question that changed how I see success
How becoming a parent changed my view of work
What I realized when I slowed down for the first time
A quiet moment I’ll always remember
What Happens After Day 90?
By the end of these 90 prompts, you won’t just have content.
You’ll have a living archive of who you are, how you think, and what matters to you.
You’ll probably notice that some days feel easy, some hard. That’s part of it.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s momentum. Writing a little each day teaches you to think clearly, show up consistently, and build something that lasts.
You can reuse these pieces. Turn them into articles, talks, newsletters, or even a book. But even if you never publish a single post, this process gives you something better: self-awareness and clarity.
That’s what makes the 90-day writing challenge worth it.
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Have you found that once you start writing regularly, ideas seem to pop up at the oddest times?
I used to think I didn’t have much to say, but once I made writing part of my routine, it became easier to spot stories worth sharing — even in small, everyday moments.
Great idea. This is how I got started writing.