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According to the Pareto principle (or the 80-20 rule), 80% of the value of something is comes only 20% of the effort. Conversely, only 20% of the value is comes from the remaining 80% of the work. The implication is that in situations where [[Perfectionism|perfection]] is not needed, it is better to only do the 20% of the work that gives the 80% value.
The Pareto principle (or the 80-20 rule), states that 80% of the value of something is comes only 20% of the effort. Conversely, the remaining 20% of the value is comes from the 80% of the work. The implication is that in situations where [[Perfectionism|perfection]] is not needed, it is better to only do the 20% of the work that gives the 80% value.


Of course, in the areas where the Pareto principle holds true, it is only possible to use effectively if it can be determined what 20% of the work that provides the largest value.
Of course, in the areas where the Pareto principle holds true, it is only possible to use effectively if it can be determined what 20% of the work that provides the largest value.

Latest revision as of 21:09, 9 May 2023

The Pareto principle (or the 80-20 rule), states that 80% of the value of something is comes only 20% of the effort. Conversely, the remaining 20% of the value is comes from the 80% of the work. The implication is that in situations where perfection is not needed, it is better to only do the 20% of the work that gives the 80% value.

Of course, in the areas where the Pareto principle holds true, it is only possible to use effectively if it can be determined what 20% of the work that provides the largest value.