499 - Effort: The 80/20 of Housework - Not All Housework is Equal

<p>The Pareto Principle says that 80% of the fruit comes from 20% of the labor. I first learned about this principle when reading <em>80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More</em> by Perry Marshall. This is not just a sales thing. It can be seen in nature, road traffic, and math. So, I started thinking about how this 80/20 principle applies to our homes and housework.</p> <p>I know that perfection is not attainable. Instead, I've resolved to strive for excellence. <strong>What does it look like to be an excellent homemaker?</strong></p> <p><strong>We tend to equate cleanliness with organization.</strong> We are looking for order but "cleaning" your house doesn't bring that order. </p> <p><strong>In this episode, I share with you how I have employed the 80/20 principle in my house to bring it to excellence but not perfection while also giving me time to do what I'm uniquely created to do.</strong> (Spoiler alert: We're going to talk more next week about using that extra time!)</p> <p>What do 80% and excellence look like for my floors, counters/flat surfaces, laundry, and straightening/tidying in my home?</p> <p>What does it mean to get to 80% in your Sunday Basket® routine and The Productive Home Solution™? </p> <p>Read the full show notes here: <a href= "https://organize365.com/podcast/effort-the-80-20-of-housework-not-all-housework-is-equal"> https://organize365.com/podcast/effort-the-80-20-of-housework-not-all-housework-is-equal</a> </p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Resources Mentioned in This Episode</span></h2> <ul> <li>Book: 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More by Perry Marshall</li> <li><a href="https://organize365.com/the-sunday-basket">The Sunday Basket® System</a></li> <li><a href= "https://organize365.com/the-productive-home-solution">The Productive Home Solution™</a></li> <li><a href="https://organize365.com/research">Organize 365® Research</a></li> <li><a href="https://organize365.com/paperorganizingretreat">Paper