The 95% rule

by: Dan Berger

Recently, I read an article about the 95-percent rule. I found it so helpful that I forwarded it to my entire management team. What’s the 95-percent rule?

“It is a simple rule that says 95% of your pain and troubles are caused by your own stupidity,” wrote Tom Hood in a LinkedIn article, quoting a mentor of his. He said once you realize much of your pain is caused by you, you have the freedom and creativity to fix your problems.

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