Nick Trenton

What’s important to learn is how to determine exactly which 20% needs the most attention, as well as how you can make any effort or input beyond that more efficient.

But the truth is that overthinking often doesn’t lead anywhere, because the overthinker gets trapped in the cycle of analyzing, rejecting, and reconsidering different possibilities. It’s like scratching an itch that just won’t go away.

constant focus on the present moment

Find a quiet and comfortable place where you can lie down or sit without distractions. You can use a yoga mat, a cushion, or a chair for support. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, letting go of any tension in your body. Start by focusing your attention on your toes. Pay attention to any sensations you may be feeling in your toes, such as warmth, tingling, or tension. Don't judge or analyze the sensations—simply observe them.

Slowly move your attention to the rest of your feet, noticing any sensations or feelings. Continue to move your attention up your legs, to your thighs, hips, lower back, abdomen, chest, arms, hands, neck, and finally your head. Spend a few moments on each body part, being aware of any sensations or feelings that arise. If you notice any tension or discomfort, simply acknowledge it and let it go, without trying to change or fix it. If your mind starts to wander, gently bring your attention back to the present moment and continue with the body s

practicing the dichotomy of control is to develop the habit of constantly asking oneself whether a given situation or circumstance is under their control.

trapped in a distressing situation, the last thing you want to do is sit down and focus on reading a complicated book for 45 minutes.

Briefly, according to the 80/20 principle, 20% of causes or inputs into any sort of endeavor result in 80% of the outcomes and results.

Our successes, failures, problems, and their solutions all seem to be in some way determined by how we use (or fail to use) the 80/20 principle.

A caveat is that these bugs, though small in number, were actually among the most complex, and fixing them may well trigger new problems.

He also used this principle to explain why so many of us have messy desks. It’s because the objects cluttering it are the ones we use frequently, and refraining from organizing the desk makes access to these items easier. This allows us to apply the least effort.