Kate Koala and Austin Alpaca Face the Impossible Task

The Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)

Overcome unhealthy perfectionism: don’t let “perfect” be the enemy of “good enough”

There is a time and a place for perfection, but it might not be as often as you think. The Pareto Principle (also known as the 80/20 rule) suggests that you can usually get near- perfect outcomes with much less effort. Join Kate Koala and Austin Alpaca as they face an impossible task under a time crunch and have to make the hard choice to not let their ambition for “perfect” get in the way of “good enough.”

"Wait. Just. a. Minute. We don't always need to accomplish everything on our to-do lists in order to achieve our goals?! This book was a game-changer for our family!"

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"This books narrative around prioritization fits snugly within its well-illustrated pages... it caused me to reflect on my own working life and priorities!"

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"The pareto principle isn't taught enough in school! The idea behind it could not prove more true given the growth of AI."

-G.L., Elementary school educator
"Kate Koala and Austin Alpaca face a relatable dilemma and discover that "good enough" can be just as sweet as perfect. This clever tale is a fantastic way to introduce the concept of efficiency to kids and a great reminder for adults."

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