The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)

The 80/20 Rule, or Pareto Principle, suggests that in many situations, roughly 80% of results come from just 20% of efforts or causes. For example, a small portion of customers may generate most of a company's sales, or a few key tasks could drive most of your productivity. Recognizing this helps focus on the most impactful activities or factors, optimizing time and resources for better outcomes. It’s a useful way to prioritize what truly makes a difference, rather than spreading effort equally everywhere.