The sooner we grow up the more likely we are sidetracked with self-doubts. Kids generally don't have that much of self-doubts, they rather just try and go for it - great learners they are.

So true. And wow, 701!!!!!! He must have been relentlessly writing. I salute him for the determination he has. Like what you said, he must have gone through so much, the plateaus and sidetracks did not kill his determination off. This is so inspiring. One day perhaps I can say I write 701 posts without skipping a day, that is good enough for me, not to say publishing a book, lol. Thanks @sams-world! You write very well.