As the inspiring Zita Cobb of Fogo Island reminds us, you need to ask "Why?" but also "Why not?" when evaluating if/how to advance on a project. Removing perceived barriers is as important as finding purpose.
Here's some background on Zita and Fogo Island
http://www.azuremagazine.com/article/interview-with-zita-cobb-fogo-island-inn/
Image source: http://thisisnthappiness.com/
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