The 37% rule, while useful, has its limitations. It assumes that options are encountered sequentially, which is not always the case in real life. It also assumes that once an option is rejected, it cannot be returned to, which again, is not always true. Furthermore, the rule is based on the premise that the decision-maker has a clear idea of the total number of options and the time frame, which is often not the case. Lastly, the rule does not account for the varying degrees of quality or suitability among options.
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