Today, I will present a very simple 80/20 rule, which makes it easier to succeed and achieve your goals. The 80/20 rule will help you understand why some people achieve their goals with great efficiency while others fail. It is common to observe that certain individuals effortlessly achieve success in everything they pursue. What is the root cause for this and what is the key to success?
This blog post answers the following questions:
- What is the 80/20 rule and how does it relate to success and achieving goals?
- Why do many people hesitate to start or give up at the beginning, despite easy access to knowledge?
- How does the 80/20 rule emphasize the importance of attitude and long-term thinking in achieving success?
- What role does taking action and focusing on a goal for an extended period play in achieving success, particularly in industries like Amazon?
- How does the combination of a correct approach, knowledge, and consistent work lead to success in any industry?
My conclusions are based on my example and on the example of people who start their business adventure on Amazon. If you start your online business (or any other business), unfortunately our knowledge is very limited and you always have to learn a lot to succeed. Let’s just say you want to publish a book and you don’t know how to do it. It is not easy, but you are able to acquire such knowledge and act.
The 80/20 rule
You can gain access to knowledge easily. You can look for information on the Internet, you can buy books and courses online — but since access to knowledge is so easy these days, why are most people afraid to start or give up right at the beginning?
The 80/20 rule says that only 20% of your success is knowledge and 80% is attitude. Without proper knowledge, you will not be able to achieve what you want — that is a fact. However, your approach is an even more important part of the process of achieving goals and dreams. I know a lot of people who watch movies and take different courses. However, not many of these people have the right approach and they are unable, for example, to work persistently for 6 months and to use the knowledge acquired.
The 80/20 rule — what counts is your attitude + knowledge
I repeat to participants of my courses that, in addition to acquiring knowledge, it is very important to act and to think long-term. To succeed in any industry (including Amazon), you need to act and focus on your goal for a selected period of time. From watching movies, reading books or taking courses only, you won’t make money. If you want to be successful, for example by publishing products on Amazon, you need to spend at least a few months and focus very much on this process. Everyone knows that to lose weight it is enough to eat with moderation and move more. Knowing something is one thing, but taking action is a completely different matter.
I can tell you that knowledge and work for a few months is enough to ensure a simple passive income on Amazon. It is best to look at it even more long-term. But how many people can trust this process and really stick to work? Most people will say it’s not for them and they will look for another miraculous way that does not exist. This is why cryptocurrencies have become so popular — people expected a big profit without effort.
Success is in the head
If your approach is correct and supported by knowledge, you can be successful in any industry. If your beliefs are realistic and you understand that you need to work systematically, you are on track. Let’s not be fooled, there is no such thing as a shortcut. I recently received feedback from one of my students — she said she learned to create her first simple products thanks to my course and it’s getting better and better. This is only the beginning for her and I am sure that within a few months she will make the Amazon product pool bigger and be more and more successful. While another person gave up after several days because she thought it was too difficult for her. Both had access to the same knowledge and their success was determined by their approach.
However, most fears are held by people who are afraid to invest even a small amount of money and their time — they agonize over dozens of details and claim that they are unable to release their product, open their business and reach for their dreams. Once you apply the 80/20 rule, you’ll understand you can learn by everything on the fly during the process. It’s only your approach that prevents you from giving up, and makes you move forward and succeed in every area of your live.
The 80/20 rule – the most important rule of success — watch the video
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Hi, I’m Tomek.
From Waiter To Millionaire. Welcome.
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Today, I’ll tell you
about the 80/20 rule –
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the one which will help you
achieve plans, goals and dreams.
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Want to know the rule? Watch this video.
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I’m in Kraków again. This time
there’s a skyline in the background.
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Today, I want to tell you
about the 80/20 rule.
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Very cool rule which opened my eyes.
But why I want to talk about it?
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As I get the first comments
regarding my selling course on Amazon
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and people write to me, comment, etc.,
I’ve received a message from two people.
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One of them, who bought my course,
decided to cancel after a few days,
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writing that they won’t make it,
as it’s too hard
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and don’t want to continue.
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The other person
also wrote to me after a few days,
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being very thankful, claiming that
the course contains great knowledge
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and that they released the first products,
but is still learning, that it’s a start
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and it’ll only get better.
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These two people, who received
the same amount of knowledge from me –
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or from anyone else,
as it’s just an example of this rule
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which I’ll tell you about –
one of them resigned, totally gave up,
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while the other one is overjoyed,
already achieved first successes
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and is set on the right path.
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This fact provides food for thought.
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Now, talking about the 80/20 rule –
when it comes to your successes,
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tasks that you do,
no matter whether it’s your company,
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online or normal business, your job,
private life, health, emotions, etc.,
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but 20% of your success is knowledge
and 80% is your psychology.
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Knowledge can be acquired easily
from the books,
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YouTube, the Internet, experts –
everyone can get knowledge.
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However, 80% of your success
in anything lies in psychology,
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because one person with
the same knowledge will give up,
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switch to something else
of their liking, etc.
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At the same time, other people
will pursue their goals, plans
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and – even without this knowledge –
they will just act.
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Even with a lack of knowledge,
their psychology will help them
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to gain this knowledge
and they won’t be afraid.
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People write to me
that they don’t know this or that –
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people who even didn’t buy my course,
but it doesn’t matter –
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and they won’t act,
because they have too little information.
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Psychology is the key here.
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Yes, you should gain knowledge
from various sources and act,
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because knowledge enables you
to achieve our goals easier and quicker.
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Maybe you won’t give up,
but without psychology
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you’ll be afraid to do anything.
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Thanks to a proper approach,
you’ll search for this knowledge
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and lack of it won’t stand in your way.
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Remember that you should act.
If you don’t know something – calm down.
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You’ll gain knowledge and achieve goals
through work and persistence.
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I know a lot of people who
commented on my channel, my job
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that Facebook is changing algorithms,
that I did YouTube channel wrongly, etc.
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It’s easy to watch YouTube,
attend a course and then
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boast about your knowledge,
but the key is to act.
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Act, gain knowledge
and don’t worry about lack of it –
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it’s better than boasting about it,
as what is it worth
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to read a book or watch a movie
about gym if we won’t move our ass?
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It’s better to go for a walk than to be
an expert on exercising and do nothing.
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A half-an-hour walk is more useful
than being the biggest sport expert.
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Remember that your attitude
and psychology matter the most.
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You can gain or buy knowledge,
but without psychology
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you won’t achieve anything.
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What matters is your attitude,
long-term perspective,
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persistence and regularity.
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That’s what I want to convey
through my videos –
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don’t give up, try until
you’ve made it, set goals.
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If you have a goal, stick to it
for a half a year, one year or years.
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Don’t give up once you fail,
as you’ll fail at the start,
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but you’ll learn from these failures
and your psychology – 80% of success –
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will allow you to persist, stick to it
and you’ll be able to achieve anything.
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subscribe and give thumbs up.
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I invite you to my channel.
There’s a new video every Friday.
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Thanks a lot and see you next week.
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Greetings from Kraków.
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I’m fleeing as the storm’s approaching.
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I want to record more videos
and not be struck by lightning.
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Thanks, see you, bye!