The authors of this book suggest that the Optimal Stopping Algorithm is the solution to this. If there are 100 options, this algorithm will state that you should look at the first 37 without taking any of them. Use these first 37 as a standard. Subsequently, whichever item meets these standards should be taken. This algorithm will not guarantee the best result. However, it will mean you have a much higher chance of acquiring an item significantly better than just guessing. It does not matter what you are searching for: 37% of the total is where you draw your standard.
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Compelling and entertaining, Algorithms to Live By is packed with practical advice about how to use time, space, and effort more efficiently. And it's a fascinating exploration of the workings of computer science and the human mind
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