What if I told you that 80% of your results come from just 20% of your effort? This idea is known as the Pareto Principle. It can transform the way you approach fitness, nutrition, motherhood, and faith. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to use the 80/20 rule to get stronger, stay consistent, and simplify your life without burnout.
You’ll learn:
- How to train smarter, not harder by focusing on the most effective workouts
- Why 80% of your nutrition matters more than 100% perfection
- How to simplify homemaking and motherhood by prioritizing what truly moves the needle
- How to let go of the 20% that’s holding you back so you can thrive
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)
Action Steps from This Episode:
1. Fitness: Identify your top 3 workouts per week that make the biggest impact.
2. Nutrition: Audit your meals—are 80% whole, nutrient-dense, and protein-rich?
3. Motherhood & Homemaking: List 3 key things that keep your home, faith, and family running well. Let go of the fluff.
4. Faith & Mindset: Each night, reflect: Did I give my best 80% today? If yes, keep going. If no, reset and refocus.
Let’s Connect!
• DM me on Instagram (@ashrepsandredemption) and tell me how you’ll apply the 80/20 rule in your life!
• Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s episode: Why Moms Should Train Like Athletes—Even If They Aren’t One!
• Want faith-based fitness coaching? Learn more HERE
Be Bold, Live well,
Ashley Harvey
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