Cyril Parkinson quoted this Law in a humorous way in his article, “The Economist” in 1955. He talked about a Lady who had the aim of sending one postcard every day. The job could be done in 5 minutes but instead she spent multiple hours of the day collecting the perfect postcard, writing the content etc.
The Law states that even if a task can be done is less time, the brain works such that it takes the entire deadline time.
How to break free-
- Break tasks into smaller chunks
- Prioritize important tasks
- Time blocking
More ways to stop procrastinating
Parkinson’s Law acts as a reminder of time management and staying mindful of how tasks expand to fill the time available, urging us to prioritize effectively and be intentional with our time.
Pareto’s Principle
“80% of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of 20% of the population”
Famously known as the 80/20 rule, This Law was devised by an Italian Economist, Vilfredo Pareto.
Even though this law was originally for the economic state of a region, This law can be applied in all aspects of our life from productivity to goal setting.