It's about focus. when someone is complaining and giving excuses as to why they are not writing it's because they are focused on the wrong things; ie. 5 kids, debt etc. by breaking down a task into manageable steps such as setting aside ten minutes per day to write aligns one's focus on taking action. it may start out as baby steps but it's progress. progress leads to feelings of accomplishment, self empowerment and control of one's destiny. that's how you get yourself out of that hole.

Good advice.