A Wonderful Story On Improving Productivity

A modern parable about achieving all the goals you set out for yourself.

Peter Burns
Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body

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Photo by Gozha Net on Unsplash

Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a wise and renowned farmer named Jacob. Jacob was known for his exceptional agricultural skills and the abundance of crops he harvested year after year. People from neighboring villages would seek his guidance and advice on farming techniques.

One day, a young farmer named Ethan visited Jacob, seeking his secret to success. Ethan had been struggling with his own farm, facing various challenges and limited results. Intrigued by the reputation of Jacob, he believed that learning from him would help him turn his farm around.

Jacob welcomed Ethan warmly and invited him to observe his farm. As they walked through the vast fields of thriving crops, Ethan was amazed by the abundance and beauty surrounding him. He couldn’t help but ask Jacob, “How do you manage to have such remarkable results every year?”

Jacob smiled and replied, “It’s all about the 80/20 rule, my friend.”

Perplexed, Ethan asked Jacob to explain further.

Jacob began, “The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, states that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. In farming terms, it means that…

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