The 37% rule is based on the mathematical principle of optimal stopping theory. It suggests that when you have a series of options to choose from, you should spend the first 37% of your time or options just looking and after that point, you should pick the next option that is better than all the ones you've seen so far. This gives you the highest probability, about 37%, of selecting the best option.
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