I've noticed something interesting about my drafts lately that I'm struggling to put my finger on. When I start writing, the first few paragraphs are always really close to the main point. They're usually messy, the sentences are bumping into each other, and you can hear the idea under the surface, but it's not sharp yet. The shift happens about halfway through: the writing suddenly cleans up. The paragraphs get neat, and the language starts sounding like I'm presenting final answers instead of genuinely exploring the questions. I’ve actually been trying out using AI to intentionally slow myself down. I ask it to find the things I'm assuming are true, or point out where the text acts like something is settled when it’s still up in the air. Sometimes it helps me see where I’ve rushed ahead. Other times, it just confirms I’m exhausted. This whole piece is definitely not done. I don't know the proper conclusion yet, and I'm purposely holding back from making one up just to feel finished. I'm sharing this mainly as a kind of progress note. This is the stage I normally sprint through. If you're stuck on a piece that feels like it's in this same kind of draft-limbo, feel free to share it. If you're just reading along, that’s great too.