5 Tips for Applying the 80/20 Rule

The vital few and the trivial many.

The Pareto principle (aka the 80/20 rule) states that, for many things, 80% of our results come from 20% of our actions.

The relationship between input and output is rarely, if ever, balanced. When applied to work, it means that approximately 20% of your efforts produce 80% of your results.

Learning to recognise and then focus on that vital 20% is the key to making the most effective use of your time.