Intention Filters

Before fully investing myself in a new undertaking, I attempt to whittle away flaws, identify weak points, and allow myself to consider setting the concept aside, completely, if warranted.

In practice, this might mean that I’ve dreamt up some new project or lifestyle experiment that seems like it could be interesting to pursue. Or it might mean I’ve thought up a book that seems worth writing, or an essay that may prove worthwhile.

Starting with the initial concept, I try to establish, first, if th...