Here’s another: 20% of employees are responsible for 80% of the results; 20% of students have grades of 80% or higher. Remember, Pareto says we use and enjoy 20% of what we own. The more seriously you take this matter of de-junking, the greater the positive impact it will have on your life. Important stuff will be easier to find when you don’t have to rifle through piles of worthless clutter. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually.