![]() ![]() For them, handling every task that gets thrown their way-or even every task that they would like to handle-is impossible. In my research into the productivity habits of high achievers, I interviewed hundreds of self-made millionaires, straight-A students and even Olympic athletes. When I go grocery shopping, I definitely spend the most time in the aisles that are around the edges of the store: produce, the fish market, dairy, breads-and generally skip the aisles in the middle of the store (except for health and beauty).Īs a massive introvert, I don’t actually socialize too much, but when I do, 80% of my time is spent with the same 20% of my friends and family members. On my smartphone, I have 48 different mobile apps pinned to the tiles, but 80% of the time I’m only using the eight on my home screen. I’m not sure how many miles of roads are in the small town where I live, but I bet I only drive on 20% or less of them, as I make daily trips to my kids’ schools, the grocery store, the bank and gas station. I have 15 rooms in my house, but I spend about 80% of my time in just my bedroom, family room, and office (exactly 20%). (Ladies, how many shoes do you own, and how often do you grab the same 20%?) ![]() I own at least five amazing suits, but 80% of the time or more I grab my black, well-tailored, single-breasted Armani with a powder blue shirt. On a more personal note, you might be able to relate to my unintentional 80/20 habits. 20% of patients account for 80% of healthcare spending (and 5% of patients account for a full 50% of all expenditures!).20% of the most reported software bugs cause 80% of software crashes.20% of customers account for 80% of total profits.20% of the sales reps generate 80% of total sales.
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