It’s a known fact that procrastination is really something that 99% of people have
So, how to improve execution? It may be worthwhile to observe what traits and approaches those around you who never procrastinate in getting things done have?
- Internal drive
Wanting to do this from the heart makes it much easier to improve on overall execution, as an example:
Students memorize exams, not to show their parents the results, to give teachers an account, but their own desire for knowledge, to enhance their competitiveness, or even say that it is part of their life plan/short-term goals, then reading is not so painful.
- Rewards or penalties
But most people probably don’t have that big ambitious goal at that stage of their life, or just don’t want to learn or do it. So there’s a second way of relying on external forces – accomplishing rewards or punishments.
In fact, there are some very strong executives who are very good at self-rewards and punishments, such as rewarding themselves with a big meal or a gift for completing an item, but punishing themselves for exercising and withholding some discretionary money if they don’t complete it or don’t complete it on time.
There was an event that was hotter among students before, where each person paid a few dozen dollars (which could be doubled) for a 21-day challenge, which was forfeited if not completed, and divided the pool of prizes of those who didn’t complete it if they did, and that’s the same reasoning behind the rewards and punishments.
Of course, there’s another little clich , the 5-minute rule, where no matter what it is, doing it for 5 minutes first breaks the spell of procrastination and unknowingly immerses you in completing the big project.