Using the 80/20 Rule To Free Your Time and Get More Done
Using the 80/20 Rule To Free Your Time and Get More Done
Using the 80/20 Rule To Free Your Time and Get More Done
"We always have time enough,if we will but use it aright."- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Are you aware of the 80/20 Rule? If not - get familiar.
It is a life changing concept that 80% of people (ironically) completely overlook in managing their time and prioritizing (if they manage and prioritize at all!)
What is the 80/20 Rule?
The 80/20 Rule (also known as the "Pareto Principle" after its founder) is a concept that states that 20% of the input creates 80% of the output, and the other 80% of the input creates 20% of the output.
20% of the people in a given economy create 80% of the money.
20% of the customers make up for 80% of the revenue.
20% of the sales people make 80% of the sales.
How Does This Apply To Your Life?
It's usually close to impossible to get everything done in the time that it needs to get done, especially for anyone with significant goals and aspirations.
The 80/20 Rule applies directly to how you deal with your time 20% of your activity will deliver 80% of your results.
What does that mean?
That means that if you have a to do list of 10 things there are probably 1 or 2 of those things that matter more than the other 8 or so put together.
Most people do the unimportant things first and put off those 1 or 2 important things until sometimes never.This is why so many people are busy all day running around like chickens with their heads cut off, but never really getting much done, moving forward, or feeling satisfied with their accomplishments.
Avoid The Temptation To Clear Up Small Things First
Remember that your daily actions are largely habitual that means that what you do today is largely the result of behavioral patterns that you have created over the years. If you habitually do small things first and get the easy things out of the way before getting to the big significant tasks, you will continue this pattern and ultimately you will not get much done.
However, if you choose to consciously break this pattern, you can form a new one: work on big things first! If you can get yourself to consistently finish the important (not just urgent) things on your list first, you will ultimately develop the habitual pattern of doing big things first.
You will start to move forward.
You will feel fulfilled with your accomplishments.
You will set greater goals for yourself, knowing you can complete the
Activity For Today
Create your "action list" for today
List your key goals, activities, projects, and responsibilities today.
Determine which 20% of these tasks you feel could represent about 80% of your results for the day. Highlight these tasks.
Decide to do these tasks first, even if that is all you accomplish all day today. Do this again tomorrow, and the next day.
For even better results, make your list and pick your activities for the next day the night before. Make a habit of this. You will be amazed how much more you are getting finished, in less time, and how much more freedom you begin to experience in your life.
Remember, the goal of activity is to be productive, not just busy. Get things done, so that you can use your time and energy on more significant values.
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