2x2: The 80/20 rule in action

Hey all, Welcome to this week's edition of 2x2. As always, I've got a couple of resources, tools, diversions, books, tools, toys, or other types of recommendations for you to check out; and then, secondly, are a couple of ideas, stories, or tips from me. If you enjoy this new format, let me know. What are some things you think should be linked in here or some questions you'd like to see answered? Check this out 1: Fellow French Press with Walnut Handle [This french press is gorgeous](. Double walled. Matte black. Walnut handle. 2: [The Ames Window]( I watched this three times in a row. Even knowing exactly what was going, my brain still couldn't handle the illusion. ([Via Drew Coffman]( Something to think about 1: The 80/20 rule in real life The initial 80% of your results usually come about from only the first 20% of your effort. Which also means that to get to the finish-line of the last 20% of results, it will require the additional 80% of your effort. Well... what does this look like in real life? ... I submit this 2x2 newsletter as an example: After writing article-based newsletters every week for over 6 years, I have found this new format of bite-size chunks of links and thoughts to be significantly less work to put together. And the value of this 2x2 style is at least 80% — if not more — of the value of the previous format (many have said they think the new format is better). (Side note: There are a few things in life which deserve the investment of additional energy in order to get closer to 90% results or more. But, for many other things, focusing on [the minimum effective dose]( is usually more than good enough; and by doing so you are freed up to give more energy to those things which deserve it.) 2: Strength comes from the struggle "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." — Arnold Schwarzenegger * * * — Shawn P.S.  40! [In-Depth App Training for Power Users]( To unsubscribe, click [here](. Blanc Media, PO Box 9771, Kansas City, MO 64134, United States