Bigs Quote by Robert Harris
“Of all human activities, writing is the one for which it is easiest to find excuses not to begin – the desk’s too big, the desk’s too small, there’s too much noise, there’s too much quiet, it’s too hot, too cold, too early, too late. I had learned over the years to ignore them all, and simply to start.”
About This Quote
Writing is often postponed by trivial excuses; overcoming them requires simply beginning despite distractions.
In simple terms: Excuses delay writing; start anyway.
Key Takeaway
Begin writing regardless of excuses.
Themes
productivity
creativity
discipline
Mood
determined
focused
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- daily journaling
- academic paper
- blog post
Key Concepts
procrastination
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What small writing habit can you start today?
- How do you silence internal critics?
A Different Perspective
Excuses may mask deeper fear of failure.
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