7.23.25: Watch For Patterns

When someone tells you who they are, believe them. Not when they’re apologizing. Not when they’re promising. But in the offhand comments. The patterns. The things they don’t know you’re paying attention to. I’ve ignored a thousand red flags disguised as quirks. Thought I could be the exception. Spoiler: I wasn’t. Most people are consistent. That’s not an insult. It’s data. It’s not cold to observe. It’s smart. So now, I pay attention early. Not just to what they say, but what they show. And I act accordingly. Saves time. Saves energy. Sometimes it even saves your heart.

Degen Hill

Degen Hill is an American editor, writer and reporter who loves traveling, reading, and exploring the world around him. "Aventuras" is a travel blog and writing portfolio covering the food, people, and cultures of China, South America, Southeast Asia, and many other countries around the world

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