The 37% rule, also known as the optimal stopping theory, can be applied in various decision-making scenarios beyond hiring. For instance, it can be used in real estate to decide when to stop looking for houses and make an offer. It can also be applied in dating, where you date a certain number of people to learn about the dating pool, and then choose the next person who is better than all the previous ones. The rule can also be used in areas like shopping, investing, and research, where you need to decide when to stop gathering information and make a decision.
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