While preparing for this episode, an off-hand comment from his daughter derails David, forcing him to question his reasons for writing.

As he struggles with self-doubt, a quote from Anna Kendrick's book, Scrappy Little Nobody, reminds him that his struggle is just a part of the journey.

Referenced in this episode:

Fail Until You Don't. Fight. Grind. Repeat. by Bobby Bones

Scrappy Little Nobody, by Anna Kendrick