80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process! Quotes

“First, focus on foods that offer nutrition. If a particular food offers no nutrition, refrain from including it in your meals. An example is white rice. It has zero nutritional value. So avoid wasting time preparing it.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“principle itself is grounded in the fact that improvement is perpetual. If we focus”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“Third, observe each task on your list through the lens of your purpose. Rank each one according to its anticipated effect.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“If you can articulate your reason for developing an expertise, you’ll be more likely to accomplish the goal you’ve set for yourself.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“Second, focus on projects that promise minimal roadblocks. For example, avoid those for which you’re unable to identify the key stakeholders. Such ambiguity may prevent you from acquiring the resources you need to see a project through to its end.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto principle, was the brainchild of Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian economist. In 1896, he noted that 80% of the property and wealth in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. No one is surprised by this notion today, but it was a heady proclamation at the time. Pareto didn’t stop with property and wealth distribution. He later showed the 80/20 rule could be applied to other phenomena. For example”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“Realize That Most Opportunities Are Distractions Your business is in constant flux. It either grows or contracts. It never stays at the same level for long. Assuming you’re motivated to grow your company’s revenues, you’ll undoubtedly encounter an endless string of “opportunities.” While the majority might sound promising, they’re distractions. They’ll spread you too thin and divert your attention to things that lie beyond your core competencies.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“Whenever we apply new knowledge or skills, we should focus on improvements in our productivity. We may not produce perfect results. We may not even effect positive results. But that doesn’t matter. Our new expertise, whether it’s a firmer grasp of vital information or increased proficiency in a new skill, still improves our effectiveness.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“First, when you attend networking events, focus on the 20% of individuals you know are able to help you. Nurture those relationships. Second, spend only 20% of your time talking about yourself. Spend 80% of your time listening to others. You’ll make a better impression. Third, invert the 80/20 rule when following up with new people you’ve met. Spend the majority of your time following up with the small number of high-value contacts.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“Focusing on the 20% of possible actions and ignoring the rest was a game changer when it came to my health.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“I’ve mentioned Parkinson’s law in a couple of my other books. It dovetails nicely with the 80/20 rule. This law states that “work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” So if you give yourself five hours to clean your home, you’ll take five hours. If you shorten the available time frame to two hours, you’ll get everything done in two hours.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“Criticism feels like an accusation of failure.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“The core idea behind the 80/20 rule is that you can get more done while taking less action. Once you recognize that a large proportion of your output results from a small proportion of inputs, you’ll be able to truly leverage your time, focus, and effort.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“Accept Less-Than-Perfect Results As The Cost Of Efficiency It’s more important to be efficient than perfect. Being efficient means you’re getting things done in a methodical manner. Moreover, you’re doing so in a way that makes the best use of your resources. Have you ever known someone who has a busy schedule, and thus little time to waste, yet manages to be extremely productive? This individual probably gets more important work done than people who”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“inconsequential. They’re small things that matter little. Treat them as such. For example, rather than becoming annoyed at the sight of unwashed dishes in the sink, spend 60 seconds washing them. Forgive and move on. Third, remind yourself that “this too shall pass.” This practice may seem silly, but consider this: we usually become annoyed in the heat of the moment. Something happens that we dislike, and we immediately get upset. This is an emotional response, not one born of rational thought. When you tell yourself “this too shall pass,” you recognize”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

“Ignore Your Phone In my opinion, our phones represent one of the biggest threats to families’ quality time. We’ve become accustomed to carrying them with us at all times. They’re our primary means of connecting with the world around us, and we constantly put them to use. The downside is that our phones dominate our attention. We instinctively reach for them whenever we receive a text, email, or call. We do it while having dinner with our families.”
― Damon Zahariades, 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!