Writing requires a professional mindset, mental toughness, and the ability to overcome resistance and self-sabotage. Many people underestimate the difficulty of writing and the level of mental toughness required to see a writing project through to the end. The obstacles and challenges in writing are often 10 times harder than expected, and individuals need to be prepared to ratchet up their mindset to persist through difficulties. Despite the simplicity of the act of writing, the actual process is plagued by self-sabotage, doubt, and resistance, making it a brutally difficult endeavor.