Small Efforts Yield the Greatest Results

Like magic, a simple rule reshapes priorities to raise productivity and profits

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Priorities vary from one person to the next. There is a famous saying: “Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.”

Those perplexed about how to rank their priorities might take a look at the 80/20 Rule, or Pareto Principle. This simple yet powerful concept states that 80 percent of results often come from 20 percent of efforts.

When applied to setting priorities, this principle helps identify the tasks, projects or habits that yield the greatest impact. By focusing on what truly matters, people and businesses can maximize productivity, reduce wasted effort and achieve their goals more efficiently.

That means a lot to entrepreneurs such as Tom Reid, Ivana Taylor and Iva Ignjatovic. Running small businesses, they need every advantage they can find to enhance their work, finances and personal growth. Streamlining their efforts unlocks greater success.

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