How The 80/20 Rule Can Transform Your Life

I looked in my closet yesterday and realized something.

Despite all the clothes hanging there, I only wear a small fraction of them.

When I consider decluttering, sentimental attachments hold me back from getting rid of any shirt, coat, sweater, or pair of pants.

Sound familiar?

This is a perfect illustration of the Parietal Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule.

It means that 80% of the time, I wear just 20% of all my clothes.

The rest?

They sit there, rarely touched, taking up space and cluttering my life.

Imagine if you applied this principle beyond the closet to every aspect of your life.

Such as…

Health: 80% eating, 20% exercise

Wealth: 80% habits, 20% growth

Conversation: 80% listening, 20% talking

Learning: 80% understanding, 20% reading

Success: 80% doing, 20% dreaming

Happiness: 80% purpose, 20% fun

Relationships: 80% giving, 20% taking

Progress: 80% persistence, 20% ideas

Would you feel more centered and satisfied?

By consistently applying this principle, you create a life with more of what truly matters.

You’d make intentional choices on what’s essential and release all the excess.

Your life would become more organized, meaningful, and fulfilling.

Think about where you can use this strategy, and the transitions that happen in your life will amaze you.