What's your 20%?
Back in the late 1800's, a guy named Vilfredo Pareto noticed something strange.
80% of Italy’s land was owned by 20% of the people.
But here’s the thing:
this pattern pops up everywhere in life.
80% of sales come from 20% of customers.
80% of software glitches trace back to 20% of the bugs.
80% of the flowers come from 20% of plants.
80% of consequences come from 20% of circumstances.
In sales, studies show that 20% of salespeople often rake in 80% of the revenue.
In healthcare, studies show that 20% of patients can gobble up 80% of resources.
In time management studies show that 20% of your tasks fuel 80% of your productivity.
Imagine your packing your suitcase for a big trip.
You’ve got limited space, so you only pack the essentials; clothes, toothbrush, shoes and a towel.
Those essentials are your 20% that will make you set for 80% of the adventure.
Spot the Imbalance
Take a look at your life.
Where's your 80/20 rule?
Maybe 80% of your problems are because the 20% your forgetting.
If you want to improve at anything you're doing, it's time to spot the 20% imbalances.
Which tasks light you up?
Which ones drag you down?
Find the 20% that’s running the show.
Life’s not static.
Change is the only constant.
What’s your 20% today that might shift 80% tomorrow?
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This is all I needed to know
Glad to hear that! The 80/20 rule can be super powerful once you understand how to apply it.