The 80/20 Principle
“The 80/20 Principle asserts that a minority of causes, inputs, or effort usually lead to a majority of the results, outputs, or rewards.”
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan • The ONE Thing
80% (or more) of your desired outcomes are the result of 20% (or less) of your activities and inputs. Here
Timothy Ferriss • Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
One of the guiding principles I use during this process is the Pareto Principle. I’ve often taught it to people at leadership conferences over the years, and I also explain it in depth in my book Developing the Leader Within You.