# The 85% Rule: A Secret of the World’s Best

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Podcast: [Curiosity Chronicle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/curiosity-chronicle-3997065)
Published: 2026-03-27T03:55:00+00:00
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## Resource

The 85% Rule says that you can achieve more by pushing less. Carl Lewis won nine Olympic gold medals with this strategy. And as it turns out, the general principle here is one that has been recognized throughout history... ••• This episode brought to you by: DeleteMe - DeleteMe makes it quick, easy, and safe to remove your personal data online. Origin Financial - Your personal AI Financial Advisor. Track your spending, investments, and net worth—all in one place. Innerbody Labs - A Higher Standard. After reviewing thousands of health products, we built formulas we wished existed. Lemon - The Al agent that turns your voice instructions into finished tasks.

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