Living the 80/20 Way : Work Less, Worry Less, Succeed More, Enjoy More

by Koch, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781857883312
• ISBN10: 1857883314
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Consortium Book Sales & Dist

Summary

A self-made millionaire and best-selling author, Koch pioneered the idea that we can achieve more if we relax, enjoy life, and focus on the few things that matter most to us as unique individuals. Here he makes immensely practical the proven 80/20 sensation he lives himself and created for millions of others.

Author Biography

Richard Koch is the author of thirteen acclaimed books, including the best-sellers The 80/20 Principle and The 80/20 Individual (the sequel for managers and entrepreneurs). He has pioneered the idea that we can achieve more if we relax, enjoy life more, and focus on the few things that matter uniquely to each individual. He views his own life as an experiment in 'more with less' and he now only does things that he finds enjoyable, fulfilling, or useful to close friends: "As I have spent less time working, I have achieved far more," he states. A self-proclaimed 'lazy entrepreneur', his ventures have ranged from consulting (LEK), personal organizers (Filofax), hotels (Zoffany and Zola) to restaurants (Belgo) and premium gin (Plymouth), and currently include the world's leading "betting exchange" (Betfair). He lives mainly in London in England, Cape Town in South Africa, and the south of Spain.

Table of Contents

Preface	1	(6)
PART I: INTRODUCTION	7	(38)
1 What's the big idea?	9	(12)
2 Create more with less	21	(11)
3 We have all the time in the world	32	(13)
PART II: MAKING A LIVING AND A LIFE	45	(100)
4 Focus on your best 20 percent	47	(22)
5 Enjoy work and success	69	(19)
6 Unmask the mystery of money	88	(18)
7 Relationships the 80/20 way	106	(22)
8 The simple, good life	128	(17)
PART III: MAKING IT HAPPEN	145	(32)
9 The power of parsimonious positive action	147	(6)
10 Your 80/20 happiness plan	153	(24)
Notes	177	(4)
Index	181	(4)
Acknowledgments	185