What persistently gets in the way of a character’s purpose — deep regret, a specific fear, spite, self-doubt, mistrust of others. Immutable like purpose, and often its other face: the thing you are best at, pushed too far.

Summary

What persistently gets in the way of a character’s purpose — deep regret, a specific fear, spite, self-doubt, mistrust of others. Immutable like purpose, and often its other face: the thing you are best at, pushed too far.