TL;DR: Dare to Dream is over—but your chance to win isn’t. Starting February 17, we’re giving away $100,000 to Creators who commit to posting for 30 days straight in our new Dare to Post Challenge. This is your chance to build consistency, gain confidence, and earn a share of the prize pool. Here’s everything you need to know and how to get in on it.
So many Creators put themselves out there during our Dare to Dream challenge, sharing their wildest dreams and biggest struggles. And while Dare to Dream is officially over, we don’t want you to lose that momentum…
So we’re giving you an incentive to actually stay consistent and take action toward your dream.
On February 17, we’re launching our first-ever Dare to Post Challenge—a 30-day challenge with a $100,000 prize pool and one simple rule: Post every day on Instagram for 30 days.
Content creation can feel lonely. This is your chance to do it with community, resources, and a bigger movement behind you.
And guess what? If you finish the challenge, you’re guaranteed to win a portion of the $100,000 prize pool.
All you have to do to win is commit to showing up every single day for one month. The Dare to Post challenge starts February 17. Here’s what to know and how to get in on it.
What’s Dare to Post?
Dare to Post is a 30-day daily posting challenge designed to help Creators build consistency, confidence, and momentum.
This isn’t a judged contest with a fixed number of winners—it’s a consistency challenge, and anyone who finishes wins.
Your challenge? Post one piece of content every day on Instagram for 30 days.
If you complete all 30 days, you’ll split a $100,000 prize pool with other finishers. But the real win isn’t just the money—it’s what will start to happen when you show up consistently.
If you stick with this, you’ll build lasting habits. An audience. And momentum toward your goals.
Why Should I Join?
Everyone who completes the challenge will split $100,000. But that’s not the only reason you should join.
Sprint challenges, like Dare to Post, work. We’ve run multiple challenges before, and the response is always the same: Creators say they help them get out of their comfort zone, stay accountable, show up consistently, and find community.
The Dare to Post Challenge will help you:
- Find community. Dare to Post is hosted inside our free community space, where you can connect with fellow Creators and get exclusive access to early updates, daily guidance, and helpful resources. We’re in this together, actively supporting each other to show up and commit to our dreams.
- Create consistency. The key to becoming a successful Creator is showing up daily. Forget going viral or fancy edits. It’s time to prove to yourself that you can follow through on your goals and build habits that stick.
- Build confidence. Get more comfortable creating content by showing up as yourself regularly—and letting your personal brand help people find you, trust you, and keep coming back.
💸 What Can I Win?
$100,000 USD will be split evenly among all eligible participants who successfully complete the challenge. The exact prize amount per person will depend on the total number of eligible finishers.
See the Official Rules for full details and prize breakdown.
📋 How to Enter
Step 1: Join the community
We know being a Creator can feel lonely, so we’ve launched a community for accountability and inspiration throughout the challenge. Inside, you’ll find daily support and prompts, educational resources, and thousands of other Creators cheering you on.
To qualify for the challenge, you must join the community by February 17, 2026.
It’s free, and the doors are already open! What are you waiting for?
👉 Join the Dare to Post community now
Step 2: Sign up for Stanley
Stuck on what to post? Stanley gives you daily content ideas so you never have to overthink it.
To participate in Dare to Post, start your free 14-day trial by February 17, 2026.
Already an active member? Skip ahead to step three.
Step 3: Post on Instagram every single day for 30 days
You’ll need to post at least one qualifying Instagram Reel or carousel daily on the same public account from February 17 to March 17 to win the challenge.
What qualifies as a post? We’re looking for:
- Original posts (no reposts or duplicates of prior posts)
- Reels that are at least 10 seconds long or carousels with at least 4 slides
- Content shared between February 17 at 12:00 a.m. PST – March 18 at 11:59 p.m. PST
- Posts that tag @stanforcreators and use #StanDareToPost on every post
For a full breakdown of challenge requirements and post eligibility, review the challenge Terms and Conditions.
Step 4: Fill out the form
Finally, fill out the Dare to Post form confirming your personal details. This step is essential to make sure you’re counted in the challenge.
🗓️ Key Dates to Remember
Challenge Opens: February 17, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. PST
Challenge Ends: March 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Turn A Moment of Courage Into A Month of Commitment
Last month, thousands of Creators boldly shared their dream as part of the Dare to Dream Challenge. Maybe that was you.
Or maybe you hesitated to post a Dare to Dream video—held back by fear, timing, or something else.
Or maybe you’re just getting started on social media and have no idea where to start.
No matter what led you here, this is your chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
More importantly, this is your chance to take action toward your dream.
One month could change everything. All it takes is a moment of courage and a commitment to keep showing up.
A majority of the world’s top Creators didn’t achieve overnight success. They slowly built momentum by showing up every single day—and you can, too.
Take it from investor, entrepreneur, and host of Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett:
“If you post every single day…in ten years time, your following will be in the millions. And I’m just telling you now that if you have a following of millions, you are a multi-millionaire potentially.”
Join Stan’s 30-Day Dare to Post Challenge
If you’ve been looking for a sign, this is it. Dare to Post is here to help you commit to your goals, stay accountable, and build habits that drive long-term success: consistency, confidence, and momentum.
The rules are simple: Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge. Earn a share of the $100,000 prize pool.
That’s it.
Want to get in on it? Join the Dare to Post Community.
FAQ: Stan’s Dare to Post Challenge
Have questions about the challenge? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know about the Dare to Post Challenge.
How do I win the Dare to Post Challenge?
Dare to Post is a consistency challenge, not a judged contest. To be eligible to win a share of the $100,000 prize pool, you must complete all of the following:
- Join the free Dare to Post Community
- Sign up (or have signed up) for a free trial of Stanley
- Post one qualifying Instagram Reel or Carousel daily on the same public account from 2/17 at 12:00 a.m. PST through 3/18 at 11:59 p.m. PST
- Tag @stanforcreators and use #StanDareToPost on every post
- Complete the entry form verifying your date of birth (you must be 18 years or older), your country of residence, and that you agree to the Official Rules and Terms
When does the Dare to Post Challenge start and end?
The challenge kicks off on February 17, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. PST and ends on March 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Who can join the Dare to Post Challenge?
You must be 18 years or older and a legal resident of an eligible country to join the challenge. You’ll also need to join the challenge by February 17 and post daily from February 17 to March 18 to win.
You don’t need to have participated in Dare to Dream to join the Dare to Post challenge (but if you did, you’re welcome to join this challenge, too!).
Do I need to purchase anything to enter Dare to Post?
No. You’ll need to sign up for Stanley, which gives you a 14-day free trial. Beyond the first 14 days, it’s up to you whether you’d like to continue partnering with Stanley on your Instagram growth. You don’t need a paid subscription to be eligible for Dare to Post.
Do I need to have a Professional Instagram account to use Stanley and enter?
Yes, you’ll either need an Instagram Creator or a Business account to use Stanley. This is a policy enforced by Instagram.
Do I need to have a Stan Store to enter Dare to Post?
Nope! You need to sign up for Stanley to join the challenge, but it’s not necessary to have a Stan Store.
Do I need a business or a big following?
No and no. You don’t need a business or a large audience. This challenge is about building habits and community, no matter where you’re at in your Creator journey.
What counts as a post?
Instagram Reels and Instagram carousels that meet these requirements:
- Minimum 10 seconds for Reels or at least 4 carousel slides
- Posted on a public Instagram account
- Must include #StanDareToPost and tag @stanforcreators
- Original posts only (no reposts or duplicates of prior posts). You can follow trends, but you cannot repost old content or post the same content more than once
Do my posts have to be in English?
No, your video doesn’t have to be in English. You’re welcome to create a video in your native language.
What’s the community for?
The Dare to Post community is your home for accountability, inspiration, and helpful resources throughout the challenge. Inside, you’ll get:
- Challenge updates
- Daily encouragement
- Educational resources
- Direct support from the Stan team
To be eligible for the $100,000 prize pool, you must join the community before the challenge starts on February 17, and you must remain a member throughout the challenge so we can track your posting progress and provide updates, resources, and support.
Is this part of Dare to Dream?
No. Dare to Dream is closed, and winners will be announced on February 20, 2026. For Official Rules for Dare to Dream, please visit https://daretodream.stan.store/officialrules.
Dare to Dream was about giving six Creators the financial runway to pursue their dreams. Dare to Post is designed to help thousands of Creators build the daily habit required to succeed long-term. With Dare to Post, everyone who finishes wins.
For the full Terms and Conditions, visit daretodream.stan.store/daretopostterms.
