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Summary of 80-20 principle

Main Idea     The 80/20 principle is that 80-percent of the results in any system will flow from just 20-percent of the efforts. Therefore, the key to being more productive and better organized is to focus on expanding the productive 20-percent rather than trying to eliminate the unproductive 80-percent.     Specifically, the 80/20 principle suggest that higher productivity in any activity will be achieved by:           Celebrating and expanding exceptional performance rather than trying to raise the overall average.       Looking for productive short cuts that still achieve 80-percent of the intended results rather than plodding on.       Using the least possible effort to maintain control over your life rather than making things difficult for yourself.       Seeking and working towards excellence in a few things rather than competence in a lot of different areas.     ...

Summary of The Code of Extraordinary Mind

here you go, 1. Exceptional persons do not allow themselves to be caged in by traditional beliefs. 2. Exceptional persons reject standards of behavior that they are programmed to adhere to. 3. The re-structuring of our belief and value systems that interfere with our goals is called consciousness engineering. 4. Exceptional persons deliberately focus on thoughts that are in alignment with their desired goals. 5. Exceptional persons re-adjust their habitual actions to achieve self-mastery. 6. Bending reality is the healthy balance between personal fulfillment and making a difference in the life of other people. 7. Exceptional persons achieve happiness by practicing "blissipline," or the values of gratitude, mercy and generosity. 8. Exceptional persons have control over their life objectives. 9. Exceptional persons do not require other people’s affirmation; their source of validation comes from within. 10. Exceptional persons pay attention to their inn...