Lazy Leverage How the 37% Rule Solves Hiring, House Hunting, and Life's Biggest Decisions | Lazy Leverage #88
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Dec 23, 2025 Discover the secrets of the 37% Rule, a clever mathematical strategy for making tough decisions like hiring or house hunting. Learn how interviewing 37% of candidates before making a commitment can maximize your choices. Explore the challenges of when to use time-bound constraints versus knowing total options. Delve into the debate on salary—should pay reflect global standards or individual value? Plus, tips on how to sell opportunities effectively to attract great talent. It's all about making smarter, informed decisions!
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Don't Settle; Raise Your Bar
- Raise your hiring bar by interviewing a few more candidates rather than settling quickly.
- Waiting an extra week or two often yields candidates a click or two better.
Become Worthy Of Great Talent
- Be worthy of the talent you want by developing leadership and management muscles.
- Study, get mentors, ask your team for feedback, and practice consistently.
Work Your Leadership Muscle
- Build leadership skills through study, coaching, and direct feedback exercises.
- Treat management as a muscle you strengthen with mentors and targeted practice.