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Have you ever noticed that in a group, only a few people do most of the work?
This happens in schools, businesses, and even book sales.
A scientist named Derek Price discovered why. Derek Price was a British physicist and historian. He studied how work was distributed among people in a group.
He found a surprising pattern: only a small number of people create most of the results.
What Is Price’s Law?
Price’s law says that 50% of the work is done by the square root of the total workers.
Example: If 25 people are working, about 5 people (square root of 25) do half of the total work.
This pattern appears in many areas of life, including businesses and creative industries.
After one month, I noticed something strange. Only 4 people made more than half of the total sales. They were the top performers, almost like superheroes at work.
This follows Price’s law because 4 is close to the square root of 25.
Where Else Does Price’s Law Apply?
Famous authors follow this pattern too.
Stephen King has sold over 350 million books.
J.K. Rowling has sold over 400 million books.
Out of thousands of authors, only a few sell the most books.
What Does This Mean For You?
Not all work is equal.
A small group often makes the biggest impact.
If you want to succeed, ask yourself:
Are you creating real value?
Are you in the right place to succeed?
If the answer is no, it might be time for a change.
How to Apply This in Life
Do something you are good at.
Peter Drucker, a famous business expert, always said:
"Focus on your strengths to create value."
Example:
I create more value in my business than in a big company.
I write better blogs than social media posts.
The Key Takeaway
Life isn’t fair or even. A few people always create most of the results. Find a place where you can be one of those few people. When you do, success will follow!
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