What is the Pareto tail, and how does it apply to decisions in our daily lives?

Adrian Gore
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Founder & Group CEO at Discovery Group

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The Pareto tail refers to the statistical power law where a tiny fraction of inputs generates the vast majority of outcomes. While we are taught that life follows a normal bell curve, our careers are shaped by a few major tail events. To multiply impact, you must focus on actions that push you into that tail.

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