How to Stop Procrastinating on Your Goals by Using the “Seinfeld Strategy”
Procrastination, the silent dream killer, can be tamed with the right strategy. Discover how the "Seinfeld Strategy", named after the famous comedian, can help you stay on track with your goals and turn your dreams into reality.
Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most successful comedians of all-time
He is also the co-creator and co-writer of Seinfeld, the long-running sitcom which has received numerous awards and was claimed to have the “Top TV Episode of All-Time” by TV Guide
- However, what is most impressive about Seinfeld’s career isn’t the awards, the earnings, or the special moments – it’s the remarkable consistency of it all
- Show after show, year after year, he performs, creates, and entertains at an incredibly high standard.
A Word of Warning
There is one caveat with the Seinfeld Strategy
- You need to pick a task that is meaningful enough to make a difference, but simple enough that you can get it done
- Choose tasks that are simple to maintain and capable of producing the outcome you want
- Focus on actions and not motions
Mastery Follows Consistency
So often, we assume that excellence requires a monumental effort and that our lofty goals demand incredible doses of willpower and motivation. But really, all we need is dedication to small, manageable tasks.
- Mastery follows consistency
- We need to learn that all it takes to achieve excellence in any area of life is to commit to a consistent schedule and mindset.
The “Seinfeld Strategy”
“Not breaking the chain” is the comedian’s secret to productivity and consistency
- Seinfeld didn’t care about results, he just wanted to avoid “breaking the chain.”
- Stop procrastinating by using the Seinfeld Strategy in your life
For the last eight months I’ve written a new article every Monday and Thursday without missing a beat
Simply setting a schedule has helped me keep that pace and I plan to keep it as we move forward.
- I also want to graduate my writing habits to the next level and start writing 1,000 words each day.
How to Stop Procrastinating
The Seinfeld Strategy helps take the focus off of each individual performance and puts the emphasis on the process.
- It’s not about how you feel, how inspired you are, or how brilliant your work is that day. It’s just about “not breaking the chain.”