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A Free Quest For Tough Times

Prices are climbing.


Trust is falling.


The world feels like it’s one bad headline away from collapse.


But instead of raising prices, we made something 100% free. This is Recession Quest. Your light-hearted, community-powered journey through this uncertain time.


Want to join? It's free.

Daily SideQuests to save money, feel better, and build resilience

Join The Hero’s Guild, a free, private community hosted in Skool

Imaginative coloring pages (hand-drawn by a human. Not AI)

Undated mini journal pages with to-dos, quotes & gratitudes

What's Inside?

Mini-Quest Pages 

1

A Daily SideQuest

(+ a hyperlink to turn in your quest)

2

Space to list your top 3 daily tasks

(with #1 being your ''eat the frog" item-the toughest one)

3

Imaginative Artwork hand-drawn by Ryan. A real human, not Al

(begging to be colored by you)

4

A daily quote presented by Quota the Owl

5

Space to record 3 gratitudes for that day

(Don't skip this one)

6

Undated pages. so you can start or pause your journey at any time

Take a Peek Inside Recession Quest

Each page pairs a relatable “real world” Yew with a whimsical fantasy twist—because no matter how rough the economy gets, your imagination is still free.

Stay-at-Home Barista ☕️

SideQuest: Make your favorite hot drink—coffee, tea, matcha, etc.—and pour it into your most legendary mug. This is your moment of cozy, caffeinated power.


To Complete Quest: Snap a picture of your drink and mug and post it in this thread! Tell us what you're drinking and give your mug a name or backstory, if you're feeling extra heroic.

Cancel Culture ❌

SideQuest: Not all cancellations are bad. Part of this quest is knowing when to let go of what no longer serves you. Today, audit your subscriptions. Everything from streaming services, apps, delivery memberships and cancel at least one.


To Complete Quest: Post here how much you’ll save by next year without this subscription hanging over your head! Bonus points if you found something ridiculous you forgot you were even paying for–this is a judgement free zone.

Second Life 🔁

SideQuest: Find something broken, unused, or forgotten in your home. Using only what you already have, give it a second life through creativity and a touch of imagination.


To Complete Quest: Post your finished creation here. Let us know what it used to be, what it is now. Bonus points if you give it a name.

Ghost Shopping 👻🛍️

SideQuest: Visit your favorite online store and add five things to your cart but DO NOT actually buy. It’s like virtual window shopping.


To Complete Quest: Screenshot your cart and/or share your total. Post it in here to show off how much money you “saved” by not checking out! Let’s see how high we can get our collective savings score 👀.

The Hero’s Guild

A private, free Skool group where Recession Quest heroes turn in quests, swap stories, and support each other through uncertain times.

Please Note: We work hard to make The Hero’s Guild the kindest place on the internet.

Don’t bring negativity, get super political, or bring bad vibes.

There’s plenty of other places on the internet for that.

About Us

Howdy, we're Nick & Kyle, co-creators of The Hero's Journal. Since 2018, we've helped over 100,000 people become the main

character in their own story through our journals, decks, and planners.


But we're just as proud of the free quests we've made.

For example, during the global pandemic in 2020, we launched Quarantine Quest, a free group quest that made those dark

days a little lighter.


We believe everyone is the hero of their own story-and an ally in someone else's.