Not considering Optimal Stopping in decision-making can lead to suboptimal outcomes. For instance, you might spend too much time searching for the perfect solution and miss out on good enough options that are available earlier. Or, you might act too quickly without gathering sufficient information, leading to a poor decision. In both cases, the result is less than ideal and can lead to wasted resources, missed opportunities, and overall inefficiency.
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