prin•ci•ple
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French principe, principle, from Old French, from Latin principium beginning, from

princip-, princeps initiator —
Date: 14th century

1 a : a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption b (1) : a rule or code of conduct (2) : habitual devotion to right principles <a man of principle> c : the laws or facts of nature underlying the working of an artificial device – Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Paredo Principle

In 1906, economist Vilfredo Paredo, first noted that 80 percent of the Italian farmland was owned by 20 percent of the population.  Subsequently, he observed that 20 percent of the peapods in his garden produced 80 percent of his harvest.   His intensive studies around this theory revealed consistent outcomes that lead to the principle that 80 percent of our results will come from 20 percent of our actions.    

Also known as the 80:20 Rule, this universal truth changed my whole perspective on growth. Some call it a best kept secret, but it is no secret to the highly effective people.  In his ground breaking book, The 80:20 Principle, Richard Koch describes it as, “The principle of greatest outcome for time and effort expended.” He discloses that time and effort alone may give you results, but that time and effort spent on the 20 percent delivers 80 percent of the results. 

WHAT'S YOUR TOP 20?
Once you embrace the principle and identify that 20 percent, you see it emerging in every circle of your life.  When you focus on the significant 20 percent, your life begins to transform.  Whether you are tapping into a target market, developing revenue streams, growing relationships, working on time management or finances — it redirects how you think and work.  Furthermore, when you apply the principle, you will find that the bottom 80 percent tends to naturally find its place or fall away.  Ultimately, you gain leverage (confidence) over your life… physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Twenty-nine days left to pick the keys you will use to unlock the doors to make 2010 your best year ever. 

• Do you have an Action Plan yet? 
• What can you do today to get you one step closer to making 2010 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER? 
• What core values and principles do you need to adopt to make it happen?  
• How will you LIVE it?  How will you BE it?
• WHO DO YOU NEED to bring into your network to help you achieve it?
• Do you have a GRATITUDE LIST? 
• Do you know your top 20?

Suzy Graven is a Professional Speaker,  Transformational Life and Business Coach.  Her unique experiences provided a doorway to work and learn from amazing leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs, to the sage andwisdom of those who work closest to nature.  This perspective serves as a catalyst for women wanting to grow their professional and personal lives.   It leads to a thinking (anchored in real possibility) that generates vision and translates into effective action.  You will gain power in dealing with every-day issues, and be free to live a major league life.  Go to http://g3coaching.com for more information.