Episode 17: How to Apply the 80/20 Rule to Your Author Career

In a world of information overload and analysis paralysis, what if I told you there was a formula to help you decide which things were most worth your time?

I’ve said it before: creative confidence starts with clarity. But how can you find clarity, especially when evaluating your time?

Today I’m going to share a remarkable tool for evaluating anything - from time to energy to the money you invest in your author career. Unlocking this tool will change the way you understand your own efforts.

In this episode, I go into:

√ What is the 80/20 rule or “Pareto principal”? (Don't worry, this isn't a math lesson!)

√ How to apply the 80/20 rule to your writing life: habits, investments (time, energy, and money), choosing what to write next.

√ Applying the 80/20 rule in reverse. Use this trick to determine your top 20%.

Listen below to learn how to apply this formula to your author career: