Break a Guinness World Record
Have something you're really good at? Maybe even good enough to set a record? This article will help you get to that goal of beating or creating that record!
Steps
- Think of something that you're good at [eg.Be Good at the Yo Yo], or something that you think could be a record[eg. spinning the yoyo 100 times in less than a minute].
- Check to see what the record on that is.
- Think to yourself, "Can I beat this?" If the answer is yes, then you're on your way to achieving that goal!
- Don't just think that because you've done it once or twice. When it is game day, you'll be able to do it again. Make sure that you're consistent and that it's not a one time fluke.
- When you're ready to set it, register your idea in www.guinnessworldrecords.com
- If the proposal is accepted, they will send a package of information to follow. Follow it carefully or your record may not be accepted. You can also choose to pay for an adjudicator from Guinness to attend your event.
- Make sure you're ready for that big day. Check to see you have everything you need and no interferences.
- Once the big day arrives do your best and beat that record. Kick it's butt!
- If you've done it well go ahead and do that victory dance! You've done it!
Tips
- Don't get too wrapped up in beating that record, have fun!
- Beating a record is hard, so don't feel disappointed if you couldn't do it.
- You have to prepare yourself that someday, someone might beat your record. When that day comes either accept it graciously or reclaim your title! Try to beat it again!
- Be creative! You never know what you could come up with.
- It is not recommended that you do anything stupid, life threatening, or that could harm you or anyone else.
- Don't push yourself too hard, or stress yourself to the point of damage just for a record.
- Stay fit so you can stay at the top of your game.
- You need to be over age 13.
Warnings
- If you're planning to do something dangerous which involves a health or safety hazard, think over it carefully. Is it really worth it?
- Be sure to always have working recording equipment (video camera, tape recorder, camera). You will also need two witnesses with 'standing' in the community (e.g., policeman, clergy, nurse, etc.) present during the entire record breaking attempt.
- There's always a chance you could get hurt so be sure to estimate the chances of something going wrong.
- Some Do Stunts Like Jackie Chan are dangerous and shouldn't be attempted unless you've had training with it before.
- Have a mobile (cell phone) nearby in case you need an ambulance or fire truck.
Things You'll Need
- A record to break
- Motivation
- A phone
- Whatever materials you need to beat your record
- An email address
- A Guinness World Record book
Related Articles
- Enter a Guinness Book of Records Entry
- Apply for a Guinness World Record
- Get Into the Guinness Book of World Records
- Break a Record
- Search for a Guinness World Record Online
