The 80/20 Principle
A source page for quotes linked to Richard Koch.
“Progress is personal; it comes from individuals demanding more of themselves and everyone else.”
“Instead of expending time to train yourself not to be afraid of snakes, avoid them altogether.”
“Those who seize the day become seriously rich.”
“It may be that you will be happiest in the rat race; perhaps, like me, you are basically a rat.”
“Creation occurs when ideas and individuals collide and collude.”
“Hard work leads to low returns. Insight and doing what we want lead to high returns.”
“80% of the results come from 20% of the causes. A few things are important; most are not.”
“What could you achieve that would make you proud, that no one else could do with the same ease?”
“Most of us don't work out what we want. And most of us end up with lopsided lives as a result.”
“Strive for excellence in few things, rather than good performance in many.”
“Where a chunk of business is simple, the chances are that it is.”
“Only do the thing we are best at doing and enjoy most.”
“Celebrate exceptional productivity, rather than raise average efforts.”