[ehartsuyker]

I have maybe five ideas for decent projects, and I work on two. Why should I bother starting with a huge list and whittling it down?

[fogus]

Maybe you shouldn't. The post is a description of one person's method and should not be taken as prescriptive.

[marcosdumay]

Because you don't know beforehand what projects will keep your attention and what will make you bored.

Or maybe you know. If so, you are better not following his advice.