Patternv1PT-046
Stated-vs-revealed-values pattern
the recurring discrepancy between the values people claim to hold and the values revealed by their actual behavior under resource constraints, where consistent prioritization of scarce resources (time, money, attention) reveals operative values more reliably than verbal reports
Why This Is a Pattern
Exemplifies Actual behavior reveals operative values more reliably… (behavior reveals values). Recurs in personal finance, time allocation, relationship investment, career choices.