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