My proposal is a starting point. It isn't an absolute.

I think Al is getting better and better (in the point area). He's starting to rebound better and better at times and if he continues to do that, I think it will help us.

Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.

Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.

The starting point of all achievement is desire.

This staff draft is a very useful starting point in the process,