80% of outcomes typically come from 20% of inputs.
In most domains, a small fraction of activities, clients, relationships, or habits produce the majority of results. The rest is maintenance — necessary but not generative. The ruthless question is: which 20% of my current inputs is driving most of my meaningful outcomes?
List everything you do in a week. Circle the top 20% that generates the most value. Ask what would happen if you doubled down on only those.
What 20% of your activities, relationships, or habits produce 80% of your actual wellbeing, progress, and joy?
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