80/20 Rule

As we head into the longest day of the year, I can’t help but think about time and how there is never quite enough of it. We have to choose between working and socializing, making art or sleeping, cultivating a new relationship or spending time with old friends. A talented local artist, Dee Lewis asked me recently, “What is the thing you want most in life? Work toward that.”

You might have heard of the 80/20 rule - that 80% of the outcomes you want is the result of only 20% of what you’re doing. Everything else is just noise or distraction. Our time and attention is a finite resource, so we need to focus our efforts to maximize the time spent on the important stuff. I find I’ve been struggling lately with time management and being pulled into too many directions. I want to help you achieve your career goals. I want to win an Oscar. I also want to lie on my couch, binge a docu-series, and sleep. The most efficient people are those who truly embrace the 80/20 rule. What is it that you can focus on that will bring you the most success? I can tell you that blindly applying for jobs isn't it.

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