Merry Christmas! I hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday season. Me? I’m making the most of it. This year, I mostly got a ton of art books. The outlier being a comic book cook book showing you how to make ramen, but that’s kind of an outlier 😅

However, I’ve spent a good majority of my time this month spending time with my siblings to make sure that they are having fun and doing well. You know, what an older sibling should be doing. I’ve also been dealing with the panic of running out of money (hence, the recent fund-a-thon in October, getting a roommate/tenant in October, and a huge reason why I couldn’t find time to stream and had mental breakdowns throughout the year). Anyways, that should all be resolved (crosses fingers)? So I’m currently planning to stream more frequently.

With that being said, and my new art books in hand, I will be starting my adventure on a Skill Quest! A new yearly event that I plan to hold that anyone and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun~

Skill Quest ‘25: Embark on a Year-Long Journey of Growth

Every so often, videos will come up from content creators, such as “I did X for 90 days” to build up a new skill for themselves. These videos are fun to watch, but I’ve never seen anyone do something at a larger level. It’s always just 1 person doing something. Soo…. Let’s embark on an epic quest to build new skills and take our talents to the next level!

Let’s accept Skill Quest ‘25, a year-long challenge where you work on mastering a skill and can earn Talent XP every single day!

What Exactly is Skill Quest ‘25?

Skill Quest ‘25 is all about committing to personal growth. Over the course of the year 2025, participants focus on building a specific skill—such as drawing, writing, coding, playing an instrument, learning a language, or anything else you’ve always dreamed of mastering.

But it isn’t just about quiet, behind-the-scenes progress. Skill Quest is about sharing your journey with others to earn “daily experience points”! Think of the year-long Skill Quest as your big adventure, and every progress update you share as Talent XP that helps you “level up” your new skill.

What’s this Talent XP?

In gaming, experience points (XP) are what you earn to level up your character. For Skill Quest, I thought your Talent XP could be the daily progress you make and share with others. Every post, photo, or video you make and publish about your skill journey represents your effort and progress to gaining a new skill. By consistently earning Talent XP, you’ll see your skills grow and achieve your ultimate quest by the end of 2025!

How to Participate in Skill Quest ‘25

I want as many people to participate and build themselves up as possible. There are so many out there who are working “dead-end” jobs, jobs that they don’t like, or haven’t been able to get their foot in the door at companies that they’d like to work for. I want people to love what they do. To enjoy going to work each day and making a difference in other people’s lives. If I remember correctly, the animator who animated the guns in palworld was a self-taught animator who was working part-time at a convenience store before getting noticed online and hired by a game development company. What started as a hobby on the side landed them a better job. While participation in Skill Quest can’t guarrentee landing a job, if you don’t create the opportunities then your chances are even slimmer.

So how can you participate?

1. Choose the Skill You Want to Learn or Improve: Pick something you’re passionate about or have always wanted to learn. Don’t choose something you hate. The best way to ensure you learn a new skill or improve an existing one is by making sure you have fun!
2. Choose a Punishment: Decide on a motivating consequence for missing a day like taking a shot of hot sauce or doing 10 burpees. The purpose of the punishment should be to help keep yourself accountable. It should be safe, something you’d rather avoid, but that you’re willing to commit to!
3. Set Your Goal: Announce your chosen skill and your participation in Skill Quest on social media, allowing others to cheer you on.
4. Work on It Daily: Dedicate time every single day to your skill, whether it’s 5 minutes or a few hours.
5. Share Your Progress: Post your daily updates using the hashtag #TalentXP2025 to show off your progress, connect with others, and stay motivated.
6. Level Up and Have Fun: Embrace the journey, celebrate your wins, and don’t let setbacks stop you. Every bit of progress matters! Sometimes, setbacks can help teach you something that you didn’t know before, and that’s a good thing!

Why Join Skill Quest ‘25?

This event is about more than just learning a skill. It’s about:

• Discipline: Building the habit of daily practice.
• Community: Connecting with others on similar journeys.
• Opportunities: Creating new opportunities in life by creating a public portfolio.
• Growth: Watching your talent grow exponentially over the year.

By the end of 2025, you’ll have “leveled up” not only your skill but also your mindset, confidence, and creativity.

Inspired by Epic Creators

Skill Quest ‘25 draws inspiration from amazing creators who took on similar challenges and achieved incredible results:

• Telepurte, a talented animator, animated daily for a year, leveling up their skills and gaining a dedicated community.
• PewDiePie, who drew every day for a year, documented his ups and downs, and inspired his audience to embrace growth.
• Sakoneko, an artist who has been drawing daily for over two years, showing that consistent effort leads to extraordinary improvement.
• Oridays, who followed a similar jouney and is sharing what he’s learned about learning art with others. His videos talk about things that I’ve figured out myself about learning new skills.

Their stories prove that small, consistent steps can lead to big changes—and now it’s your turn to join the adventure!

Ready to Start Your Quest?

The journey begins January 1, 2025! Start planning now—choose your skill, decide on your “punishment”, and get ready to share your progress with the world. Together, we’ll make Skill Quest ‘25 a year of growth and inspiration for youself and others.

What are you waiting for? Your quest awaits. Are you ready to earn your #TalentXP2025 and level up?