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Identifying What's Truly Important

20% of your activities will account 80% of the results, and vice versa. Start working on the most important tasks, it may be complex or difficult but it holds majority of the outcome. 

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The Pareto Principle or 80/20 Principle says that 20% of your activities will account for 80% of your results.

Resist the temptation to clear the small tasks first; instead, start your day by asking, “Is this task in the top 20% or bottom 80% of my activities

The 80/20 Rule

Another way to prioritize tasks is by using the 80/20 rule. This rule states that 20% of your work will account for 80% of your results. 

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#4 Live by the 80/20 Rule

“80% of the output or results will come from 20% of the input or action.”

Use the 80/20 rule to constantly question yourself if your focus, time, or money is on the things that generate the majority of the results:

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