Join Vicky, Joe, and Joe's hair as they talk about why we lie to ourselves when we say we don't have time. No shade: tune in and find out what's really going on, and how to dig into the reasons that lie beneath that excuse. Also featured in this podcast: angry women, the status quo, and smashing the patriarchy. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

[4:30] Update on the dingle!

[7:00] Why do writers don't write? The biggest excuse is they don't have time!

[9:00] Everyone is busy but there is a deeper excuse underneath that.

[9:55] Feeling overwhelmed? Don't know where to start?

[11:35] Action causes motivation which causes inspiration and that causes more action and the cycle repeats in a good way!

[13:40] Just start by writing 200 crappy words a day! Anyone can do that!

[14:25] Vicky can't wait to run a writing retreat...in person!

[15:35] The world needs to be open and honest. The world needs to talk more about politics, religion, and money without having the family throw food at each other!

[17:15] The 'angry black woman' stereotype is horrible and disgusting.

[19:25] Why are Russians so blunt?

[23:25] Have you used any of those excuses before? Well, maybe it's time to start writing your book. Vicky gives you permission!

[25:40] More people spend time planning their holidays than they do their life! their life!

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Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett

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