Can we in Addictions Recovery change this universal principle?

Is it true that “10% of the people do 90% of the work?” This idea, which is often known as the 90-10 rule or an extension of the Pareto Principle. It suggests extreme inequality in productivity, where a small minority drives most of the results.

Creative/High-Output Roles:

This pattern is most pronounced in fields involving creative output, software, and high-stakes performance. In any organization where volunteers are asked to perform, only one in ten keeps things going.

Why it Happens:

High performers often see their skills compound over time, attracting more opportunities and enabling them to collaborate with other top performers.

Leadership Imbalance: This rule can reflect a leadership failure in which 90% of management time is spent addressing issues affecting only 10% of employees.

Are leaders falling down on the job? Do leaders delegate, or do they just let things happen as they may? Delegation brings more into the circle. The more who become involved in the solution, the more will feel responsible to get it done, whatever it is.

Can WE change the 10% formula? As individuals, WE can. Ask yourself the question, “Can I do more to help us keep this movement going? We will never see 100% involvement, but if each one of us does their part, we could bring it to 20%, maybe higher. It is up to each of us to keep recovery programs available for those who need them in the future.

What if no one was there when YOU came through the door for the first time?