Archive for February 2022

The 80/20 rule sounds like a mathematical formula and in some ways it is but don’t fret, this isn’t a lesson on statistics.  The rule came from an Italian economist, Vilfredo Pareto, who in 1895 stated that 80% of the Italian income was earned by 20% of the Italian population.   What this means is…

It is essential to have an attitude of believing the best in others, and creating an environment of trust.  It’s the foundation of any successful relationship and business.  Yet understanding this concept can have its challenges.   The self-fulfilling prophecy refers to the idea that when someone creates a belief in something that is not…

Have you ever tried to remove a nut or bolt with pliers and it doesn’t budge, but when you use a wrench and get some leverage suddenly it is easy to move?  That lever is such a clever tool – it’s very handy and very simple.  Using the right tool often is.   Leverage is…