We’ve been working hard over the past few weeks to make sure it got here. (A new baby, an alpha, lots going on at the MoreBetterLabs offices these past few months.)

What is Ruzuku?

Ruzuku is a learning community built around support and encouragement. You commit to a challenge and then report periodically on your progress all the while supporting and being supported by the community going through the same thing you are.

Ruzuku in 3 + 1 steps

We aim to keep Ruzuku easy-to-use, yet powerful enough to provide the support and structure you need to succeed.

Step 1: Commit!

Find a challenge and make a commitment to completing the challenge. Just make sure you sign up by the start date! As part of your commitment, we ask you why you want to take the challenge. This line is a private affirmation and reminder as to why you want to take this challenge.

Step 2: Journal your Progress.

Share your experiences with the community as you work through the activity. Each time you report, you’ll be asked how you feel about your progress (the smiley scale in the screenshot) as well as to reflect on any insights or other thoughts you’ve had.

Step 3: Support.

Support and be supported by the community. Comment on other people’s updates, letting them know they’re not alone. It’s this one-to-one feedback that makes Ruzuku such a great place to learn. And stay tuned, we have plenty of more support and encouragement tools on the way!

Step +1: Feedback.

You saw the alpha part, right? We’re using Get Satisfaction to collect your feedback. We launched a simple version of the site so that, together, we can shape Ruzuku into powerful tool that you use regularly to make meaningful change in your life.

See it in action.

The best way to understand Ruzuku is to see it in action. Click on any of the challenges listed below to join one. We’ll send you an email reminder once it’s time to start the challenge. Look forward to seeing you there!

Published Friday, October 30, 2009