Cover of Living the 80/20 Way

Book · 2011 · Business & Economics

Living the 80/20 Way

Work Less, Worry Less, Succeed More, Enjoy More

by Richard Koch · Brought up by 1 person on 1 podcast

Living the 80/20 Way by Richard Koch has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Tim Ferriss (1 episode) on The Tim Ferriss Show (1 episode).

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And there's another book of his up there called Living the 8020 Principle. It might be living the 8020 way. And he really walks the talk.
Tim Ferriss · The Tim Ferriss Show · Mar 2026

Why people recommend it

Living the 80/20 Way by Richard Koch is a practical guide that applies the Pareto principle to everyday life, productivity, and personal happiness. On The Tim Ferriss Show in an episode titled Q&A with Tim — The Upcoming AI Tsunami and Building Offline Advantage on March 26, 2026, Tim Ferriss discussed the author's works while taking listener questions. During the conversation, Ferriss referenced this specific volume as part of the author's broader collection of writings on the eighty-twenty rule. Although he briefly hesitated on the exact subtitle or phrasing of the book, wondering whether it was titled living the eighty-twenty way, Ferriss praised the author's authenticity and practical approach. He emphasized that the writer truly walks the talk, meaning that the author successfully implements the very principles and strategies he advocates in his publications. Ferriss's mention served as a practical nod to effective lifestyle design and productivity literature that offers actionable frameworks for readers seeking to optimize their daily habits.

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Tim Ferriss And there's another book of his up there called Living the 8020 Principle. It might be living the 8020 way.… 1
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“And there's another book of his up there called Living the 8020 Principle. It might be living the 8020 way. And he really walks the talk.”

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