You can check out the Seinfeld script below, but the idea is that if everything I'm doing or decision I make turns out wrong, then perhaps I should try doing exactly the opposite of what I would normally do.
I heard a CEO at a trade show reference this same episode and say that he had incorporated this into his thinking when trying to resolve a problem or dilemma.
As a 50er, this is absolutely fun to experiment with!
For George, the opposite thinking is to be honest, because normally he lies about himself when trying to meet a woman. He has to lie because he's bald, is jobless, and lives with his parents!
Today, I'm going to play the opposite game!
In this episode of Seinfeld, George does the opposite.
( A blonde looks at George )
Elaine : Ah, George, you know, that woman just looked at you.
George : So what? What am I supposed to do?
Elaine : Go talk to her.
George : Elaine, bald men, with no jobs, and no money, who live with their parents, don't approach strange women.
Jerry : Well here's your chance to try the opposite. Instead of tuna salad and being intimidated by women, chicken salad and going right up to them.
George : Yeah, I should do the opposite, I should.
Jerry : If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right.
George : Yes, I will do the opposite. I used to sit here and do nothing, and regret it for the rest of the day, so now I will do the opposite, and I will do
something!
( He goes over to the woman )
George : Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice that you were looking in my direction.
Victoria : Oh, yes I was, you just ordered the same exact lunch as me.
( G takes a deep breath )
George : My name is George. I'm unemployed and I live with my parents.
Victoria : I'm Victoria. Hi.
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