80/20 Principle by Richard Koch (215)

The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch explores the transformative power of the Pareto Principle—commonly phrased as: 80% of results come from just 20% of efforts. Originally published in 1997, with a revised edition released in 2017, Koch expands this concept beyond economics to show how it applies to business efficiency, personal productivity, and life satisfaction .

The book is structured in three parts:

• Origins and Explanation – Traces the principle to economist Vilfredo Pareto and demonstrates how minority inputs often produce majority outcomes in business, relationships, and habits
• Business Applications – Guides leaders to focus on top-performing products, clients, and tasks; advocates simplifying operations and eliminating low-value distractions
• Personal Transformation – Encourages readers to identify their “vital few” priorities, allocate time to high-impact activities, and cultivate meaningful success and happiness with less effort
• Publisher: Crown Currency (Reprint edition)
• Publication Date: October 19, 1999
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Dimensions: 5.15 × 0.7 × 8 inches
• Language: English
• ISBN‑10: 0385491743
• ISBN‑13: 978‑0385491747