why spend our limited time on things that have a negligible effect on whatever we’re trying to accomplish? If we can get 80% of the way there with only 20% of the effort, why not do so? (Location 114)

Note: Pareto principlr

The core idea behind the 80/20 rule is that you can get more done while taking less action. (Location 191)

Note: Less action morework

when you attend networking events, focus on the 20% of individuals you know are able to help you. Nurture those relationships. (Location 366)

Note: Networking

spend only 20% of your time talking about yourself. Spend 80% of your time listening to others. You’ll make a better impression. (Location 367)

Note: Talking about self

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. (Location 369)

Note: Following people

limit the number of items on your daily to-do list to seven. If you can get away with five, do so. It’s okay to maintain a brain-dump list. But your daily to-do list is something entirely different. (Location 399)

Note: Limiting todo list

only include high-value tasks on your daily list. Eighty percent of the tasks you’ll be tempted to put on your list won’t contribute to your goals. Focus on the 20% that will. (Location 401)

Note: Prioritize higb value tasks