The Cabral Concept 3636: The Difference Between Being Busy and Being Effective (MM)
Jan 19, 2026
Are you busy but not seeing results? Discover how busyness can mask a lack of effective action and learn about the 80/20 rule where just 20% of your efforts yield 80% of your results. Instead of juggling endless tasks, focus on one or two impactful actions daily. Explore the hidden costs of busyness like decision fatigue and emotional toll, and how setting specific, timed goals can streamline your progress. It's time to shift from merely being busy to truly being effective in life.
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Busy Is A Feeling, Not Progress
- Feeling busy often means you're not working in your zone of excellence or flow state.
- Busy is a feeling and doesn't equal actions that propel you toward your main goals.
Apply The 80/20 Rule To Goals
- The 80/20 (Pareto) principle means a small set of actions drives most results.
- Focus on the critical 20% that creates 80% of your outcomes rather than many low-impact tasks.
From 30 Pages To A Two-Page Cheat Sheet
- Early in practice Dr. Stephen Cabral gave clients 30-page plans that often stayed untouched.
- He replaced them with a two-page cheat sheet that focused clients on the highest-impact actions.
