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Applying the 80/20 Rule to Learning

Learning, Skill & Knowledge Management

Productivity Prompts10/19/2025
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Explain the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) in the context of skill acquisition. Apply the rule to learning a new programming language (e.g., JavaScript), identifying the critical 20% of concepts that yield 80% of the practical benefit.

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