Comments on: Productivity Booster: Create An 80/20 List

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:31:50 +0000

The 80/20 is excellent. I first learned of this principle from reading a great book from Brian Tracy. It is so easy to get tied up on non dollar productive activities.

By: Will

Will — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:45:16 +0000

@Springs — you make a very good point that getting paid is what it is all about. However, the point I was making is that invoicing and chasing cash is not in MY critical 20%. I do have an admin person who is responsible for that, and handling the billing side is certainly in her 20%.

By: springs

springs — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:20:20 +0000

But chasing payment will give you the reward of your work, otherwise you will come to a standstill. If your customers and clients are good then you can count this activity as 80% otherwise I would have to call it in 20%.

By: Design

Design — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:04:08 +0000

I agree with you about the importance of 80/20. Checking emails and attending unstructured meetings would also be in my list of things that were unproductive. I’ve read Tim Ferris’s 4-hour workweek. He has a great way for creating sysytems to concentrate on the most important things to achieve his goal.

By: Anup Batra

Anup Batra — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:28:06 +0000

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types of engagement rings — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:55:58 +0000

Hey Will,

I found your blog by randomly surfing. I really like the content and will definitely add it to my bookmarks.

I enjoy reading Zen Habits and am really interesting in getting Leo’s book about simplicity. We all can take some pointers from these productivity masters.

By: Reese

Reese — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:24:00 +0000

Your critical 20% is something I haven’t wagered on. I must say I’m guilty of focusing on things listed in the trivial 80%. I’ll try to do it your way and see what happens.