80/20 Truths
The idea behind these “80/20 truths” comes from the Pareto Principle, first observed by Vilfredo Pareto. It suggests that in many areas of life, roughly 80% of results come from 20% of causes. In practical terms, this means a small portion of efforts, customers, habits, or decisions usually drive the majority of outcomes. For example, 20% of customers often generate 80% of revenue, or 20% of daily tasks create 80% of productivity. These “mind-blowing truths” encourage people and businesses to: Focus on high-impact activities Eliminate low-value effort Work smarter instead of harder Prioritize what truly moves results In short, the 80/20 mindset is about identifying the vital few over the trivial many to achieve better efficiency, growth, and clarity in decision-making.