The 80/20 Rule 10/05/2010
You've heard of this idea right, the 80/20 Rule?! Basically it's saying, 20% of something will drive 80% of the results. Some examples: 20% of your sales staff will drive 80% of the company's sales, 20% of your clients will be what drives 80% of your revenue, 20% of your contacts will lead to 80% of your connections...etc. It is SO true and applicable in every area of our life so WHY do I get so surprised when my results aren't 100%?! Maybe it's because I'm a perfectionist that wants to please everyone and win everyone over. But, here's the reality....alphaChicks ARE the 20%. We are the 20% that will give to our community 80% of its support. We ARE the women in the top 20% of your contacts that WILL provide 80% of your connections. And, we ARE in a smaller pool of like-minded women and NOT for everyone. I struggle with this battle in my head to "win the numbers war". I struggle and compete with wanting more followers and more 'likes' and more women in our email distribution list. But, I know we don't need to win that war to be successful. We don't need that to provide HUGE value for those who commit their time and energy to alphaChicks. We are the TOP 20% and at alphaChicks, we are 100% committed to each other, our businesses and your dreams. Who could need more than THAT?!?! -Stephanie Williams, Founder "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. It's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead Add Comment What motivates you? 02/04/2010
What is it that really motivates you to be better, to do better? I have found a personal struggle in defining this for myself and wonder if you've figured it out. Is it money, recognition, control? Is it a combination of many things? Our quote for the month is: "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman. Passion and control (of my time and energy) are what I've found to be the most motivating to me but I know it is different for everyone. Please share your thoughts! -Stephanie | AuthorStephanie Williams, [aC] Founder CategoriesAll ArchivesJanuary 2011 |
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