Two Steps to Take

1. Identify the causes which are in the top

20%.
2. Move resources away from the causes in
the bottom 80% to the ones in the top
20%.
20% of the relationships gives 80%
of the value
• Nurture most
important
relationships
– People with which you
have a strong
emotional bond
– Family, close friends,
boyfriend or girlfriend
 20% of the time in a relationship
gives 80% of the memories
• Only a few moments give us unforgettable
memories
– More like 95/5
• Focus on quality not quantity
• Think of your most memorable moments
– Focus on what you did to create those
20% of the books gives 80% of the
value
• Not all books are
created Equal!
– Some books give
more value
• Reread until you can
effectively apply the
lessons
20% of the content of a book gives
80% of the value
• Read only the most
important parts
• Can extract value
from books in a much
shorter time
20% of the stuff is used 80% of the
time
• Throw away old stuff
that is lying around
– Most things are not
necessary
20% of your work time gives 80%
of the results.
• Determine when you
are most productive
– Morning, Night, Café,
Library?
• Once identified create
more of that time by
eliminating conflicting
events
20% of your skills give 80% of the
returns
• Identify your best
skills
• Spend time
developing these
skills
• Do only a few things,
the things you are
great at