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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

20% Solution: Why Less Effort Creates More Results

May 7, 2025 | Episode 5088

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever notice how reducing clutter in your life creates more joy? Scott reveals his powerful insight in this episode: “More is always on the other side of less.” You’ll discover how untangling the mess in your current situation unlocks greater possibilities and how focusing on just 20% of your activities can deliver 80% of your results. Ready to reduce your universe and increase your happiness? This episode is your perfect starting point.

Featured Story

Scott dives deep into the famous 80-20 rule (also known as the Pareto Principle) and explains why he’s become obsessed with the power of focusing on just 20%. He shares how taking inventory of your life and identifying which activities create results can transform your productivity. But beware - Scott warns about the temptation to fill that newfound free time with meaningless activities that pull you back into old patterns.

Key Takeaways

When you reduce your universe, you increase your joy - more is always on the other side of less.

About 20% of your daily activities generate 80% of your results - identifying and focusing on that 20% is transformational.

If you don’t hold space for yourself after clearing the deck, you’ll quickly fill it with the 80% of activities that don’t serve your goals.

Memorable Quotes

“More is always on the other side of less.” “Everything you want in life is easier when you reduce your universe.” “When you go from more to less, you get more.”

Scott’s Three-Step Approach

Take a complete inventory (not an audit!) of your life, actions, and results - write down everything without judgment.

Identify the vital 20% of activities that generate 80% of your desired results.

Hold space fiercely for that 20% by creating boundaries - like building “a moat and castle” - to prevent less important activities from creeping back in.

Connect With Me

Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Email: [email protected]

Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com

YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast

Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove

Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook

#DailyBoost #LessIsMore #8020Rule #Productivity #FocusOn20Percent #ReduceYourUniverse #ScottSmith #TimeManagement #MotivationToMove #PersonalGrowth #LifeInventory #FocusedAction #HoldSpace #Priorities #ResultsNotEffort #SuccessStrategies #DailyHabits

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

20% Solution: Why Less Effort Creates More Results

May 7, 2025 | Episode 5088

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ever notice how reducing clutter in your life creates more joy? Scott reveals his powerful insight in this episode: “More is always on the other side of less.” You’ll discover how untangling the mess in your current situation unlocks greater possibilities and how focusing on just 20% of your activities can deliver 80% of your results. Ready to reduce your universe and increase your happiness? This episode is your perfect starting point.

Featured Story

Scott dives deep into the famous 80-20 rule (also known as the Pareto Principle) and explains why he’s become obsessed with the power of focusing on just 20%. He shares how taking inventory of your life and identifying which activities create results can transform your productivity. But beware - Scott warns about the temptation to fill that newfound free time with meaningless activities that pull you back into old patterns.

Key Takeaways

When you reduce your universe, you increase your joy - more is always on the other side of less.

About 20% of your daily activities generate 80% of your results - identifying and focusing on that 20% is transformational.

If you don’t hold space for yourself after clearing the deck, you’ll quickly fill it with the 80% of activities that don’t serve your goals.

Memorable Quotes

“More is always on the other side of less.” “Everything you want in life is easier when you reduce your universe.” “When you go from more to less, you get more.”

Scott’s Three-Step Approach

Take a complete inventory (not an audit!) of your life, actions, and results - write down everything without judgment.

Identify the vital 20% of activities that generate 80% of your desired results.

Hold space fiercely for that 20% by creating boundaries - like building “a moat and castle” - to prevent less important activities from creeping back in.

Connect With Me

Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Email: [email protected]

Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com

YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast

Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove

Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook

#DailyBoost #LessIsMore #8020Rule #Productivity #FocusOn20Percent #ReduceYourUniverse #ScottSmith #TimeManagement #MotivationToMove #PersonalGrowth #LifeInventory #FocusedAction #HoldSpace #Priorities #ResultsNotEffort #SuccessStrategies #DailyHabits

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