An old racetrack joke reminds you that your program contains all the winners' names. I stare at my typewriter keys with the same thought.

Mignon McLaughlin
An old racetrack joke reminds you that your program contains...
An old racetrack joke reminds you that your program contains...
An old racetrack joke reminds you that your program contains...
An old racetrack joke reminds you that your program contains...
About This Quote

When you start writing something, it can be easy to stop when you get frustrated or bored. But remember to keep your focus on the important things. To do this, take a break to look at the bigger picture. The only way to get this big picture is to look at all the names of the people who have worked on your program before you.

It’s like writing the names of all past winners on a racetrack, but instead of racing for the finish line you’re racing toward publication. There will always be new runners in your race. You can’t win unless you know who’s behind you.

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