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I Can't Write

I can’t write, this room is a mess.

Coach Matt Slaybaugh
Coach Matt Slaybaugh

I can’t write, I’m too worried about my bills that are due next week.

I can’t write, I’m too nervous about this interview.

I can’t write, I’m too tired.

I can’t write, I’m too hungry and we don’t have anything I want to eat.

I can’t write, I’ve only got 15 minutes.

I can’t write, this room is a mess.

I can’t clean-up the room, if I do, I’ll won’t have enough time to write.

Coach Matt Slaybaugh

Coach Matt Slaybaugh

I've written one book, scripted two dozen plays (and directed dozens more,) and spent twenty nights at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. I love to learn. It's what I most love about being a coach.

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