The Danger of the 80/20 Rule

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Here are some examples of the 80/20 rule in action:
20% of the worlds population controls 80% of the wealth
20% of patients use 80% of healthcare resources
20% of all Google's reported bugs cause 80% of the errors and crashes
This is the normal application of the 80/20 principle to business to maximize sales or decrease inefficiencies, but why can't we apply it to our everyday lives? Why can't we use the 80/20 rule daily to improve our lives dramatically?
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[@ZachHighley]

Where have you gained the most from using 80/20 rule? For me, it’s Joy. GiveWell is matching donations from first-time donors dollar for dollar up to $100. Click givewell.org/zach (and use the code ZACH).

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The Pareto Principle helps prioritize tasks, emphasizing the extreme importance of focus. Rather than completing one task at 100%, it suggests working on five tasks at 80%, yielding a total of 400% output, creating a significant leverage effect. For advanced users of the Pareto Principle, what most people don't realize is that it's not about a single point on a graph but a curve known as the Pareto distribution. This means that when a Pareto distribution is present, the 80/20 rule can be applied multiple times in succession.

[@Ashi_847]

Such a great video! Left me with lots to think about and some reflecting to do. Thanks Zach and Happy New Year!

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Happy Christmas and Happy New year Zach!❤

[@medicosayan8180]

Keep your videos coming! They are nothing short of therapy for medical students 😊 It's that relatable! You inspire med students through whatever you do and share... Hope you read this comment and have an amazing Christmas and New Year! 🎉

[@ZachHighley]

Happy holidays and have a happy new year!

[@vanyasingh143]

Just realized how many things in the world follow the 80/20 rule. This is very interesting and helpful. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year Dr. Zach!

[@sparklinginnovia8425]

Hey Zach.. Glad that you are still uploading helpful contents despite your busy schedules of residency.. You have changed my life with some of your videos.. Specially the " Why you procrastinate" video.. Could you make a video on Adhd???

[@katherynsantana6891]

Merry Christmas Zach 😊

[@ablejohn1804]

Bro one of the reasons I like watching your videos is that you normally put a clip of a funny thing in your videos.

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Merry Christmas bruh🎅🎄. This vid is awesome bruh. You are man which apply every theory to everything very successfully. 🗿❤‍🔥💪

[@tylernerret6658]

Yes! You need to reinforce positive habits and eliminate negative ones. If you can replace bad ones with good ones, then you're on a whole other level. Good luck!

[@dhickey5919]

Thank you, Zach. This is one of the 20% of new ideas I'm taking into 2024 for a better life. Happy New Year.

[@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667]

Thanks for all your videos and advices man Take care and keep going🌟🌍

[@ZachHighley]

Thanks for watching!

[@victorrodriguez1234]

Ok. I understood Zach, thank you 😊

[@user-qi2ts2dv3f]

I implement the 80/20 method it helped me a lot. I feel so relaxed thank you for explaining this clearly. Next video :-how to start studying after a long break. Can you put it quicker if you can exams are coming❤❤

[@wizard29397]

Hi Zach I loved this.

[@VnessW]

Dr.Highley, these videos on productivity are absolutely amazing! As a high school student aspiring to become an Internal Medicine Physician, I am trying to find ways now to optimize my time, and your videos are not only informative, but motivating. A huge thank you, Dr.Highley, and Merry Christmas.

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Your amazing fantastic producer/director/videographer has stolen today's epizode 😂 I do hope we're gonna see him more often! Sending love from Poland 🤗🤍

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Ok i like how you give like an actual plan. Def gonna do this. Maximizing net joy is so funny tho😭😭

[@knw-seeker6836]

A preparation for an exam with 80/20 would be great How you pick and choose what’s high yield and what’s not of the whole information

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Bro, you are a inspiration for me from Day-1 subscribed your channel 🙏 Old subscriber ❤🙏

[@ZachHighley]

Thanks!

[@dhrutishah1301]

I Will try it....take care

[@MilushevGeorgi]

You are the right groove

[@jaskiratsingh7750]

I wanna use 80/20 but I realised 80% in highschool won't be enough to get me into medical school 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Lots of love 💕💕

[@ZachHighley]

Love ya

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big love from South Korea

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Merry Chrismas and HNY 2024🎉🎉

[@JavyMSouth]

I think I will apply it. Great video

[@ZachHighley]

Thank you! Let me know how it goes

[@JavyMSouth]

@@ZachHighley sure 🙏

[@ronaldlnz]

How do I apply the 80/20 rule if I am a Medicine student?

[@ZachHighley]

What 20% of studying causes 80% of your information retention/understanding/test performance?

[@Som.Suwadee]

Eating everything this Christmas weekend is my /20.

[@sohamGhlp]

Yeah me too

[@ZachHighley]

Well done

[@umamakhatib3085]

Hi zach .. i am completed my pharmacy but I don't want to do job as pharmacist.. I want to more study. What should I study? Suggest me?

[@ZachHighley]

Work in a hospital or industry, or go for pharmD

[@umamakhatib3085]

Thank you so much 😃

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Your French accent is pretty good. 🎉🎉🎉

[@ZachHighley]

Merci book you

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@@ZachHighley That's funny. I love it! 😀

[@zapy422]

20 80 sounds like minimalism

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Good video

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Lol 900 years 😂 of director school 😊 that made me laugh 😂 your too funny I love it 😅

[@ZachHighley]

I heard he was classically trained

[@katherynsantana6891]

Your too funny 🤣 lol

[@bluemond100]

Kinda just sounds like prioritizing resource allocation

[@balochsarparah5237]

Does this help a student who is preparing for an an entry test?

[@ZachHighley]

Yea! What is the highest impact studying you can do? Ignore the rest

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Got it. Sell one sock for 400% its value

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Second!

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32nd?

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26th?

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57th view

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I think I’m around number 1000

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