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I remember a couple of authors saying that it's really important to have a body of work behind you to be successful. I think by that they mean that if you release your masterpiece and it's the only item you've released, it will be very hard to be successful with it.
However, if you have a "catalogue" of some 15 pieces of work, you've developed a brand that is recognisable and your masterpiece is more likely to get the attention you hope it deserves.
I don't think that means you should put out crap, just an acknowledgement that quantity as well as quality is important for success.
Additionally, I guess there's the idea that the more you write, the more you develop your skills as a writer. I don't know where you exactly make the distinction between building your brand and learning from your mistakes - but I guess there's a sweet spot somewhere.
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