Are You Busy or Productive?

Ever feel like you’ve been working non-stop… but making zero real progress?

You’re not alone. Many of us confuse activity with productivity. But here’s the

truth: “80% of results come from 20% of efforts.” - Pareto Principle

The Power of the 80/20 Rule. This simple principle has transformed the way I

look at my time, priorities, and results.

You might ask what does this mean to me? It means there’s a good chance

you’re spending too much time on things that look productive but don’t

actually move the needle.

Whether it’s sorting emails, jumping between meetings, over-polishing a deck,

or saying yes to tasks that should be a no… you may be investing your best

time in your least impactful work.

Ask yourself:

• What tasks are giving me the most return for my energy and effort?

• What’s really moving my goals, my team, or my projects forward?

• What am I doing out of obligation or habit that’s draining my progress?

Here’s what you can do: Identify your 20%. The core things that generate the

biggest outcomes - at work, at home, or in your leadership. Then double

down on those. Even small shifts in focus can yield big results.

We won’t get more hours in a day.  We need to be intentional with the time

we have and use it wisely!

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your

priorities.” - Stephen R. Covey.

“Don't confuse activity with productivity. Many people are simply busy

being busy.” - Robin Sharma