Our universe is filled with numbers. They impact our lives and our very existence. Below are a few of my favorite "numbers" based observations that relate to success.
- The 10,000 Hour Rule - I have written about this rule previously. It takes 10,000 hours of study to truly master a skill.
- The 80/20 Principle (Pareto Principle) - 80% of effects come from 20% of the causes. For Example: 80% of sales come from 20% of your product offerings.
- Your IQ will determine your future - A person with an IQ of 116 or more can do almost any job. See Table 1 here.
- Your education will determine your future salary - $31,539/year for high school graduates, $56,078/year for college graduates, $100,000/year for professional degrees. See the full chart here.
- Edison's 10,000 Failures - Edison went through many failures while trying to invent the light bulb. Sometimes you have to endure multiple failures in the pursuit of success.
- The average millionaire goes bankrupt 3.5 times - read more here.
- 52% of Americans believe that rich people gained their wealth through hard work - read more here.
- 86% of millionaires are self-made - read more here.
