Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do.

I don't have the best track record with quotes.

She does the same reliable job you'd expect her to do. ... She has a track record that is long and solid enough that it can withstand the usual ups and downs of a starring career.

I'm not keeping track, but the record is there for someone to break.

I'm not keeping track, but the record is there for someone to break.

There's not a long track record of people leaving professional sports to become a software developer.