Stop Procrastinating: The 3-Step Method For Increasing Motivation

Codie Sanchez addresses procrastination by presenting the procrastination equation, which equates motivation to expectancy and value divided by impulsiveness and delay. She explains that many ambitious people unknowingly fall into four traps that prevent them from acting. The traps include planning theater, research mode, waiting to feel ready, and the future self-illusion. Codie emphasizes that motivation is a byproduct of action, not a precursor.

Codie then introduces her three-step protocol: shrink, specify, and stack. By shrinking tasks into manageable pieces, specifying clearly defined actions, and stacking new tasks onto established habits, individuals can overcome procrastination. She provides examples from her own experiences that demonstrate how to apply these techniques effectively, encouraging a mindset shift from perfectionism and fear of failure to consistent, incremental progress. Codie’s insights are rooted in behavioral science and neuroscience, offering practical solutions for anyone looking to break out of procrastination cycles.