diff --git a/rfcs/0000-rfc-process.md b/rfcs/0000-rfc-process.md
index a6eead1..72444cd 100644
--- a/rfcs/0000-rfc-process.md
+++ b/rfcs/0000-rfc-process.md
@@ -14,9 +14,6 @@ and controlled path for new features to enter the Nix language, packages and
 OS, so that all stakeholders can be confident about the direction the
 ecosystem is evolving in.
 
-This RFC is used to bootstrap the process. Further RFCs can be used to refine
-the process.
-
 # Motivation
 [motivation]: #motivation
 
@@ -25,6 +22,12 @@ benefit from wider community consensus before being implemented. Either
 because they introduce new concepts, big changes or are controversial enough
 that not everybody will agree on the direction to take.
 
+Therefore, the purpose of this RFC is to introduce a process that allows to
+bring the discussion upfront and avoid unnecesary implementations. It forces
+developers to formulate their ideas without getting bogged down into
+implementation details. This RFC is used to bootstrap the process and further
+RFCs can be used to refine the process.
+
 # Detailed design
 [design]: #detailed-design