hindrance

His unfinished degree was no big deal to those who had worked with him, and he got the impression that it wouldn’t be a hindrance going forward.

"The quality of education, from a social perspective, is one of the biggest hindrances for the South African economy, and a big reason for the skills deficit that we have in South Africa," he says.

However, Shelvey is wary of being a "hindrance" and has stopped short of reaching out to the Newcastle head coach just yet as he studies for his Uefa A Licence coaching qualification.

In fact, as these letters make plain, this ability to marvel and thank was anything but a hindrance to greatness.

In her new book about her 107-day run for president, Kamala Harris suggests that President Biden was more hindrance than helpmate.