The Weekly Wednesday #2: Forget the 80/20 Rule: Why 64/4 Is the New Cool Kid in Town

Happy Wednesday!

In today's newsletter, we're jumping into a well-known principle you might have heard of—the Pareto Principle. Often referred to as the 80/20 rule, this concept suggests that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. It's a principle that's been proven across various aspects of life, showing its reliability time and time again.

This principle isn't just theoretical—it's practical and pervasive:

• 80% of a company's sales come from 20% of its customers.
• 80% of wealth is owned by 20% of the population.
• 80% of traffic flows on 20% of the roads.
• 80% of crimes are committed by 20% of the criminals.
• 80% of accidents are caused by 20% of the drivers.

And the same holds true in health and fitness—20% of our actions are responsible for 80% of the effects on our health.

Why does this matter? Focusing on that crucial 20% yields the most significant returns on our efforts.

Identifying what activities give us the biggest bang for our buck is personal—it requires reflection. It's about engaging in actions that have a prolonged impact even when we're not actively doing them. For example:

• If you're tired all day, affecting your thinking, mood, and motivation—focus on sleep.
• If you're experiencing weakness, headaches, cramps, or digestive issues—hydration is key.
• If stress consumes your day—finding time to relax is crucial.
• If mobility is a challenge—movements like walking should be prioritized.

Yes, the 80/20 rule can be huge for improving your health and fitness, but let's take it a step further.

The 64/4 Rule

So, we've already applied the Pareto Principle once, demonstrating that 20% of our efforts yield 80% of the results.

But here's where it gets even more exciting—we can apply that same rule again to the initial 80% of results.

From those initial results, just 20% of your efforts contribute to 80% of that 80%. This means that only 4% of your total efforts produce about 64% of your results.

Holy Guacamole!

This insight invites us to drill down even further to identify and focus on that critical 4% that delivers the most substantial results.

This is pivotal as it sharpens our focus on the elements that truly matter and have the most substantial impact.

For some, that might mean prioritizing sleep by heading to bed an hour earlier.

For others, it could involve setting a simple reminder to hydrate every couple of hours.

And for some, it might be as straightforward as writing a grocery list.

So, what's your 4%?

With all this being said, what's your 4%?

See you next week,

Andrew