Don't give 100% at work if you want to be more productive – just 85% is enough


By AGENCY
  • Living
  • Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023

The 85% rule encourages us to accept that we may not give 100% at what we do, not out of laziness, but out of realism. — AFP

Productivity has become a key factor for most businesses. That’s why executives and managers often urge their teams to “give 100%” to meet this productivity imperative. However, some entrepreneurs and professional coaches recommend operating at 85% rather than 100% to optimise efficiency at work.

This so-called 85% rule involves not trying to maximise our abilities at all costs. It’s about accepting that we can’t give 110% in what we do – not out of laziness, but out of realism.

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