Russell Brunson's Secrets of Success hosted the first-ever Overskill Games, a 24-hour hackathon where 10,000 registered participants built apps live for a shot at $10,000
Boise, ID (PRUnderground) August 26th, 2026
Secrets of Success, the personal development platform founded by Russell Brunson, debuted the Overskill Games on August 5 and 6, drawing 10,000 registered participants for a free, 24-hour live hackathon. Russell led the event alongside co-host and ClickFunnels co-founder Todd Dickerson, guiding builders through every stage of the development process from start to finish without stopping.
Participation exceeded the event's opening numbers by a wide margin. Across the 24 hours, participants created 2,500 apps, with 994 submitted for judging and 15 reaching the finalist round before one was awarded the $10,000 cash prize. Entries were evaluated across five criteria: community voting, originality, craftsmanship, real-world impact, and a walkthrough of the builder's process. Prior technical experience was not required, and the event welcomed participants at every level through the Secrets of Success personal development community and platform.
At its core, the event reflected the Secrets of Success philosophy that lasting results come through action rather than preparation alone. By challenging participants to build something tangible in just 24 hours, the event turned that philosophy into practice. Regardless of final standings, every participant walked away with a completed, functional app capable of generating monthly recurring revenue.
The event reflected lessons that have guided the community since its founding. "Napoleon Hill spent decades studying what separates people who achieve from those who don't," said Brunson. "One of his central findings was simple. Show up and do the work. The Overskill Games was built to make that impossible to skip." Since its founding, Secrets of Success has championed the timeless lessons of Hill, Robert Collier, and other classic authors, translating them into practical, real-world applications for modern entrepreneurs. Community members continue exploring those principles through the platform's online business book club.
Competitors and first-time builders alike gathered around a shared challenge and walked away with a tangible result. For those who want to stay connected to what the platform offers, from its weekly book club to its rare manuscript library, more information is available at SecretsofSuccess.com.
