Monthly Archive for October, 2008

How the 80/20 Rule Applies to Style

So lately I’ve applying the 80/20 rule to all areas of my life to maximize output while minimizing the time and energy I spend.

I used to spend 80% of my efforts doing the things that brought only 20% of what I wanted. There was a lot of activity going on, but not a lot of results.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the 80/20 rule (also referred to as Pareto’s Principle), it states that for many things 80% of the effects come from the 20% of the causes.

While this obviously isn’t an absolute rule, it’s a great rule of thumb for me to focus on the key actions that will drive my most desired outcomes.


How this Rule Applies To Style

I want to share with you guys how you can use this principle to stay fly with little effort.

You really don’t have to break the bank or spend a lot of time to look good. All you have to focus on is the important 20% that is going to take care of 80% of your swagger.
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Confidence vs. Arrogance

Wow, Alec Baldwin’s character is the definition of arrogance in this clip…

Confidence vs. Arrogance

We’re all well aware that women want a man that projects an image of confidence and self-assurance. The question is, do we go out of our way to display it, or does it naturally display itself? How does one properly show confidence, and where does it tread into arrogance?

We’re going to do something different in this article and create an open discussion. Here are some quotes and videos as food for thought. I’d love to hear your opinions in the comment area. I’ll be chatting with you there. Let’s dive right into this.
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