What do you mean by "councidence can't be used to solve his problems"? do you mind elaborating thanks:)

Hello there, writerly friend~

For those of you wondering, this question has to do with the quote I posted earlier today:

So, what is the point of this quote? Well, the thing is. Storytelling is most effective when there is drama, and danger, and something at risk. It’s okay to have coincidence worsen a character’s day. If your character is trying to escape from prison it’s entirely fine to have coincidence get in the way. Oh, you know the 8:00PM patrol? Well they just decided to patrol at 7:50P...