Thursday, June 18, 2009

80/20 Rule

I just rewatched Why Did I get Married. In the movie an interesting concept is brought up. It is known as the 80/20 rule. Basically, the theory is that we need to find someone with 80% of the qualities we like and not think that a person who is only bringing 20% is the answer. like this approach of applying the 80/20 rule. If I have a list of 10 things and I find someone who is 80% of those things most of the time then I have found myself a WINNER (If they are wise they will understand that they are a winner, I'm pretty great). So now, you might be wondering what’s on my top 10 list. After much thought and consideration, I have finally settled on the following 10 things
Disclaimers:
*This list is subject to change without notice.
**This list is not necessarily in order of importance.
1. Worthy Priesthood holder (it's a must!)
2. Creative and Fun
3. Ambitious and Determined/Financially Stable
4. Family Oriented/Loves Kids
5. Conscientious of others and their feelings/Compassionate
6. Constantly improving (we can all be a better version of ourselves)
7. Emotionally Stable
8. Adaptable to life's situations (You have to be able to laugh a few things off)
9. Passion for life and living it
10. Good Listener
I think everyone has to give 100% but sometimes your 100% is only meeting 80% of the others needs/wants. I will be happy with 80+%.
What’s on your top 10 list? And if your married, did you get it?

3 comments:

Renee and Jake said...

True. True.

Amy Eaton said...

I can't even remember what my ten were back then it was probably stupid things like Cute and Sweet..But I do think that I got someone to work with and grow with and that is pretty great.

Lindsay said...

I think this is right on. I got everything on my list except 1 thing - he has to be a good dancer AND like to dance. Neither apply to Scott. But he hit the mark in every other department (which in contrast are actually important things like valiant, intelligent,funny, driven, etc.). Definitely get a man who at least scores 80%!