Go Be More Podcast

80/20 Cont'd: To Maximize or To Minimize (Ep 15)

Episode Summary

We continue discussing the 80/20 rule, and specifically when to maximize and when to minimize our effort.

Episode Notes

Jon and Bryan dive into a few topics that didn't fit in last week's episode about The 80/20 Rule.

They also discuss:
- Bryan's use of Just One to maintain his pushup routine
- The importance of consistency and tying new habits to existing routines
- Using physical objects to serve as reminders of what you are trying to accomplish
- How their coach Eric Peterson strategically built minimums into their training programs
- The three benefits of establishing a minimum in anything you are doing
- Bryan's college backpacking trip and the "system" he created to get a successful summer of training in
- When all things are equal, success is mental
- Maximizing the top 20% and minimizing the bottom 80% of our activities
- A strategy of doing five 20% drafts in order to decide which direction to pursue
- Utilizing templates and outlines to get 80/20 benefits
- And more!

References:

UCAN panel discussion on Race, Representation and Running - Go Be More Blog

Hosts:

Bryan Green, Go Be More Blog

Jon Rankin, @chasejonrankin, Go Be More

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