Mastering time: the power of the Pareto's principle
There is a principle that can completely change the way you make decisions every day: the Pareto's Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule. In very simple terms, it means this: a small portion of what you do generates the majority of your results. About 20% of your actions create 80% of the impact. The issue is that we often treat everything the same way. We give energy even to what matters little, spreading our focus, time, money, and energy too thin. This is where this tool comes in: the decision filter matrix. Imagine observing your activities from above, just like an eagle would. Every action can be evaluated based on two factors: impact and effort. When you start filtering this way, everything becomes clearer. 1️⃣ High-impact, low-effort activities are the ones you need to act on immediately. These are the true levers that accelerate your results. 2️⃣ High-impact but high-effort activities need to be planned strategically, because they are important but require structure. 3️⃣ Low-impact, low-effort activities can often be reduced or eliminated, because they don’t truly move the needle. 4️⃣ Finally, everything with low impact and high effort is what drains your energy without giving you value—and that’s exactly where you need the courage to say no. Training yourself to think this way completely changes your level of cognitive performance and time management. It’s not about doing more (as many of you know, I prefer doing “less” but “better” rather than doing “a lot” just for the sake of it), but about doing what truly matters and strategically prioritizing every single activity☺️ And you? Have you ever heard of this tool? Has it been useful for you?☺️ Share your exp