Publishing unfinished thoughts feels risky, but it creates a useful feedback loop. Once an idea leaves my notes, it becomes easier to test, refine, and connect with other ideas.
See also first principles for decisions for a complementary way to think about decisions.
Why it helps
- It lowers the pressure to be perfect.
- It turns private confusion into visible progress.
- It invites better questions from other people.
A better standard
Instead of asking, “Is this polished enough?”, I want to ask, “Is this useful enough to share right now?” That mindset makes the garden feel alive.