Instructions - OPEN Doors Challenge

How to Successfully Do The OPEN Doors Challenge

Please reference detailed instructions below for completing your video.

Simple Instructions to Record Your Video:

Select one of 6 Hero Types - See Instructions

1.  Stand in front of a closed door that leads outside.

2. "This is my OPEN Doors Challenge."

3. "I am a (selected hero type)" 

4. "I Dream .... (describe a future that you dream of living in - if you could change one thing in your life, your community, or the world what would that future look like - Check instructions for words to avoid to help your dream come to life)

5. "I Believe ... (describe what happens if your dream of change does not happen) 

6. "I Challenge ... (Ask people to take action that helps bring your dream to life.)

7. "I Nominate.. (Name 3 friends to take on the challenge)

8. "I am the OPEN Door to the future"

9. Walk out the door into the world of opportunity.

DETAILS INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Your Dream Is The Hero: I AM

Every person deserves the choice to OPEN Doors to a future they dream of living in.

"Who do you want to be in creating this dream?"

Choose a Hero Type that aligns with your vision of the future:

• Builder Hero – Creates solutions and innovations.

• Guardian Hero – Protects values, justice, and well-being.

• Visionary Hero – Imagines bold possibilities for the future.

• Change-maker Hero – Takes direct action to create change.

• Creative Hero – Uses ideas and creativity to inspire transformation.

• Strategist Hero – Develops structured plans to bring change to life.

Example:
"I AM a Guardian Hero."

2. Bring Your Dream to Life: I DREAM

Ask yourself:

"If I could change one thing in my life, my community or in the World, what would the future look like?"

To bring your dream to life you must practice speaking your dream in a future-present tense. To help you do this reference the list of words below:

A Hero must train to speak a dream as if it is already happening.

This teaches you that your dreams begin through the power of your words. Use this word chart to help you give choose the words that help you bring your dream to life.

Instead of:

• "I hope people stop using plastic someday."

You would say:

• "I DREAM of a world where only reusable plastic exists."

3. Learn To Communicate Why Their Dream Matters: I BELIEVE

Every dream solves a problem. Explain a consequence that happens when your dream is lost or forgotten.

Ask:

• "Why is this dream important?"

• "What happens if no one takes action?"

• "How will this dream make the world better?"

Example:

• "I BELIEVE our oceans should be free of plastic and that nature should be protected from pollution."

This step helps you connect your dream to it's bigger purpose.

4. Use Your Power to Ask for Change: I CHALLENGE

Every change begins with a request. Be a Hero and ask someone to take action.

Ask:

• "What can I ask others to do?"

• "How can I ask others to act?

Example:

• "I CHALLENGE you to ask for a renewable alternative whenever you receive plastic."

This teaches you that simply asking is the first step in making, and being a difference.

5. Share Your Dream by Nominating 3 Friends

Every dream needs to be heard and supported by Champions who will help you bring your dream to life. Nominate three friends who will support your dream, and take on the OPEN Doors Challenge to bring their dream to life, too.

This movement is about you and your future. Your dream deserves to be heard.

Share your dream on the OPEN Doors Challenge platform and spread your message on social media using #OpenDoorsChallenge. Ask others to help your dream be heard.

Join the movement today. The world is listening.