BJJ Mental Models Mini Ep. 58: The 80/20 Rule
Jun 12, 2025
This mini discussion dives into the intriguing 80/20 rule, exploring its uneven impact on results versus efforts. It highlights the nuances of the Pareto Principle, particularly in jiu-jitsu and business, while cautioning against its overuse. Listeners are prompted to think critically about how to apply this principle without falling into the trap of over-optimizing. The hosts connect these ideas to previous insights, providing a well-rounded perspective on mental models.
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Understanding the 80-20 Rule
- The 80-20 rule (Pareto principle) reveals that a small portion of efforts produce the majority of results in uneven distribution.
- This applies in life areas like wealth inequality and competitive wins, not in even bell curve distributions.
Optimize by Focus
- Focus on the 20% of jiu-jitsu techniques that yield 80% of your competition success.
- Avoid spending excessive time on less effective techniques to optimize your competitive game.
Beware Over-Optimizing Now
- Avoid relying too heavily on current winning techniques at the expense of learning new ones.
- Invest time in less effective techniques now to enable future growth and avoid stagnation.