Sources & Attribution
All methodology, quotes, and concepts are from publicly available sources. We provide full attribution to honor the original creators and teachers.
📚 Primary Sources
The Diary of a CEO Podcast
Guest: Kevin O'Leary
Host: Steven Bartlett
Date: Multiple episodes (2023-2024)
Topic: Signal-to-noise productivity methodology
"What are your 3 signal tasks for the next 18 hours? The ones that can't get down to an 80/20 signal-to-noise ratio will fail." - Kevin O'Leary
CNBC Interviews
Guest: Kevin O'Leary
Network: CNBC
Topic: Productivity and focus strategies for entrepreneurs
Benzinga - "The Steve Jobs Formula"
Article: Analysis of Steve Jobs' productivity methodology
As shared by: Kevin O'Leary
Topic: The 80/20 signal-to-noise framework
O'Leary credits Steve Jobs with teaching him that successful entrepreneurs maintain 80% signal (critical work) and 20% noise (everything else).
Decision168 Framework
Concept: 168 hours per week productivity analysis
Origin: Kevin O'Leary's business methodology
Application: Focus on next 18 hours, not next month
💬 Quote Attribution
"The ones that can't get down to an 80/20 signal-to-noise ratio will fail."
Source: Kevin O'Leary
From: The Diary of a CEO Podcast
Context: Discussing productivity methods learned from Steve Jobs
"What are your 3 signal tasks for the next 18 hours?"
Source: Kevin O'Leary
From: Multiple public interviews
Context: Daily productivity question to maintain focus
"Steve Jobs kept a sticky note on his desk with 3-5 things that mattered. Everything else was noise."
Source: Kevin O'Leary
Referencing: Steve Jobs' personal methodology
From: Public business discussions
"Elon Musk maintains a 95% signal ratio. Most entrepreneurs fail at 50/50."
Source: Kevin O'Leary
From: CNBC interviews
Context: Comparing high-performing entrepreneurs
🧠 Methodology Origin
The Signal-to-Noise Framework
Original Creator: Steve Jobs (Apple Inc.)
Developed during his leadership at Apple
Taught To: Kevin O'Leary
Through direct business interactions
Shared Publicly By: Kevin O'Leary
Via podcasts, interviews, and media appearances
Implemented In This App By: Kevin Signal Development Team
As an educational tool to teach the methodology
📖 Additional References
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Shark Tank - Business reality TV show
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O'Leary Ventures - Investment firm
Kevin O'Leary's company (no affiliation claimed) -
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Various Podcasts & Interviews
Including Tim Ferriss, Joe Rogan, and business media outlets
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