• The Peter Principle (Keep Learning as You Grow): When things feel stuck, learn something new. It keeps you moving forward.

  • Parkinson's Law (Deadlines Make a Difference): Give yourself less time to get things done. Quick deadlines help focus and beat procrastination.

  • The 80/20 Rule (Focus on What Really Matters): Find the few things with the biggest impact and focus there. Put your energy where it counts most.

  • The Law of Diminishing Returns (Know When to Take a Break): Stop when effort doesn't yield results. More work doesn't always mean more achievement. Breaks are sometimes the best way forward.

  • Hofstadter's Law (Expect Things to Take a Little Longer): Give yourself extra time for important things. Plans often take longer than expected. Build in buffer time to feel less rushed.

  • The Law of Least Effort (Find the Simple Way): Choose the easiest path that gets the job done. Simpler is often better and easier to maintain.

  • Kidlin's Law (Prepare for Challenges): Think about what might go wrong and be ready. Life is unpredictable, but preparation helps you navigate bumps in the road.


Credit: Adrian Berenguer. Thank you for sharing such an insightful and well-researched article.