Thankfully though, she smiled back at me. I saw the opening, moved on to her table. Although we didn’t talk much, the whole chemistry was off the charts. In the next few days, I went out shopping with her, to a spicy biryani place for dinner, to a quaint cafe for chocolate desserts, and even to get beautiful mehndi on her hands. And I just didn’t want to let go of her soft, warm hands.
Anyway, coming to the MBA concept of the ‘Pareto Principle‘. It is also known as the 80/20 Rule and specifies that 80 percent of consequences come from 20 percent of the causes, or an unequal relationship between inputs and outputs. The principle suggests that 20 percent of clients are paying 80 percent of the revenues, and should receive at least 80 percent of the customer service. However, as human nature suggests, this does not happen. Firms tend to spread out their time and services without regard to a client’s status. If a client calls and has an issue, the firm deals accordingly, regardless of how much income the client actually brings in for the business.
This principle offers a few key insights. First, define your ideal date archetype—age, intellect, body type, or socio-economic background—and invest time only in people who fit it. Dating apps often fail because people waste time on mismatches. That’s why meeting in person matters. I also found a bar hack: 80% of solid connections happen after midnight, so be patient. Second, focus your time on high-value matches rather than spreading attention evenly. Third, consider a date’s lifetime value—some people might offer exponential returns over time, even if the initial spark feels small. Keep the long-term potential in mind.
That brings me to the girl with Mehendi on her soft hands full of warmth. So is this it? Did I finally find the one? Will this lead to the bridal Mehendi? Well, she is a Colombian mom with a beautiful daughter. I said we didn’t talk much, the reason is that I don’t know Spanish, and she doesn’t know English. Whatever conversations we had were via Google Translate. She was in India for a few days on a business trip. I won’t ever see her again, and thus the third insight comes into play. Lifetime value was quite low, but we made some cherishable memories for life.
Later,
Sidhant
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