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“I don't finish every story, but I probably write and send out three out of five of them.” quote by Robert Sheckley
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“I don't finish every story, but I probably write and send out three out of five of them.”

Robert Sheckley

About This Quote

The speaker acknowledges occasional incompleteness but maintains a high output rate, emphasizing persistence over perfection.

In simple terms: Consistent creation despite occasional unfinished work.

Key Takeaway

Productivity matters more than flawless completion.

Themes

creativity productivity perseverance process efficiency

Mood

determined pragmatic optimistic

Type

advice observation motivational

When to use this quote

  • author drafting stories
  • content creator publishing drafts
  • entrepreneur developing proposals
  • researcher submitting papers

Key Concepts

writing output discipline

Practical Applications

  • maintaining a steady pipeline of ideas
  • building resilience against perfectionism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance quality with quantity?
  • What strategies help you finish more projects?
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