Maximize Your Output: The 80/20 Rule—Too Simple to Be True?
Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels on tasks that barely move the needle? It's time to flip the script with the 80/20 rule—where 20% of your efforts drive 80% of your results. This talk provides background on how the 80/20 rule transforms productivity at work and home, helping you identify and focus on the tasks that truly matter while minimizing distractions, low-impact work, and yes—no more chasing squirrels! You'll learn practical strategies to prioritize with pinpoint clarity, eliminate time-wasters, and let go of the stuff that doesn’t actually deserve your time or energy. Letting go is a skill—one you’ll start applying here to reclaim focus and get results.
With real-world examples, hands-on techniques, and a touch of humor, you'll walk away ready to do less but achieve so much more. Because why work harder when you can work smarter?
About Hunter Milligan
Hunter has worked and consulted at Fortune 500 companies and experienced the full spectrum of challenges in software development. As a longtime developer turned manager, he’s navigated the high-stress chaos of tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and working with diverse personalities.
For the past 15+ years, Hunter has been coaching teams and individuals to not only survive—but actually thrive. His secret sauce? A practical framework called FLOW, made up of four simple, repeatable skills that help professionals let go of mental clutter, respond with clarity, and get more done with less stress.
Designed for analytical minds and fast-moving environments, FLOW helps developers and leaders find steadiness in the chaos, stay focused under pressure, and—yes—breathe a little easier along the way. After all, the code may be complicated, but navigating work and life doesn’t have to be.
When not traveling the states or the rest of the world, Hunter enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, and practicing tai chi—often in unexpected places.
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