The 1972 Olympic Games saw one of history’s most iconic come-from-behind races. Watch it again today and be inspired by Dave Wottle. (The 800 meter race is twice around the track.)
The lesson? When it seems you are too far behind. When it looks like every other writer already knows everything. When you probably should just give up. Keep running. Keep working at your craft.
Every writer you know or admire started at the beginning. Just like you.