Pattern 05 — Continue, don't restart

Thesis

Good workflows carry context forward so the next cycle starts from a better place.

Why it matters

Without continuity, every session repeats explanation, setup, and rediscovery.

Useful question

If we come back tomorrow, what should we not have to explain again?

Practical example

A content pipeline preserves the editor's feedback, rejected variants, and approved examples so the next brief learns from the last one.

Reflection — workflow review

1. What do we re-explain every time?
2. What context disappears between sessions?
3. What would a “continue” version of this workflow include?