The causal relationship is that you’re willing to explore more options before you go into full exploit mode, and that allowed you to find a better local maxima.

The causal relationship is that you’re willing to explore more options before you go into full exploit mode, and that allowed you to find a better local maxima. It’s not that hard to follow. But if you frame it as an obviously bad decision having a good eventual outcome, it’s easier to call BS on it.