What is the 90/10 Principle?

What is the 90/10 Principle?

10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.

What does this mean? It means we really have no control over 10% of what happens to us.

We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may
cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%.

The other 90% is different. Since it is You who determines the other 90%. How? By your reaction. You cannot control a red
light, but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you as YOU can control how you react.

Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle.

If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. Don't let negative
comments affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired,
getting stressed out etc. How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? If you lose your temper, pound on the steering
wheel, curse, want to bump them and let your blood pressure skyrocket; it's wrong ? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds
later at work? Why let someone ruin your drive?

Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.

You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding
another job.

The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant? She
has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will
just make things worse.

Now that you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and improve your happiness quotient. You will be amazed at the results. Try it
as You will lose nothing. The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle. The result?

Millions of people are suffering from unnecessary, undeserved stress, trials, problems, heart burnings and heartaches. There
never seem to be a success in life. Bad days follow bad days.

Terrible things seem to be constantly happening. There is constant stress, lack of joy and broken relationships. Worry
consumes time.

Anger breaks friendships and life seems dull, dreary and drab, it's not enjoyed to the fullest. Friends are lost. Life often seems
cruel. Does this describe you? If so, do not be discouraged. You can be different!

Understand and apply the 90/10 principle. It will change your life.

Have a Great Day & and even Greater Tomorrow!!

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Great post sis...truly somthing to think about, thanx 4 sharing

Thanks Glimmer for such a great stuff !!

Glimmer - I wud be dishonest to myself if I don't open up by saying by adopting this technique, I have learnt a lot. And certainly, it will go a long way the whole outlook of my reaction on petty issues. Salute to you on this. Trust me when I feel like reacting, your this post comes to my mind and I restrain myself.

my thoughts exactly zara.. excellent post

thansk friendly , kashif bhai n sikandar bhai!