To persevere or to pivot is a question that do-ers have been asking themselves since the beginning of time. It’s never a straight road when you are doing something new, blazing a trail, breaking a ceiling, or pushing boundaries, so it’s only natural to wonder whether to give up midway. How do you know whether to keep going or to give up?

Hailey Prest | Barrel Racer/ Horse Trainer

This question is as unique as the answer would be depending on the circumstances. It’s a very complex question that could go either way. Kind of a 50/50 question; you could be right if you give up or wrong if you give up. I am going to answer it with one of my past experiences that has taught me a huge life lesson. And that life lesson is that sometimes it is ok to quit.
Now, if you know me at all,“quit” has not been in my vocabulary; nor was it typically accepted growing up. Read more>>

Larry Zahn | Owner TIG3R12 Clothing, Private Investigator, Director of Corporate Security

This is a tough question and one, quite honestly, I’ve wrestled with myself in my clothing company venture. I think it all boils down to your measurement of success, why you are in it and what you want out of it. This could apply to most things in life, but I’ll use my business as a example. It’s crucial to surround yourself with a small circle of friends that encourage you, but also can give you constructive criticism you need sometime. Read more>>

Paz Merino | Studio owner

You don’t know it, but rather you FEEL it or you don’t. Being in the Fitness industry since 2013, has proven to be an endless rollercoaster and journey that is not for the faint of heart and has nothing to do with what I would ever dared to imagine dedicating my life for. And I am sold, I’m here for the long ride, carajo! Read more>>

Nikki Madden | Creator/Owner

One of the toughest and most challenging thing about owning your own business, is maintaining clientele. There is definitely a moment where you’re flooded with requests for product; then, there’s that moment when you’ve hit a drought, and no one purchases anything. That’s about the time when most people “throw their towel in”. Not me! I grind just a little harder. A few things I’ll do are Read more>>

Debi Sullivan | Animal Rescue

In rescue I struggle constantly with this question. Running an emergency medical rescue I see the worst of the worst and the abuse weighs so heavy at times. Medical costs add up on each of our dogs as we try to heal them and getting funding, especially since covid, can be difficult. Feeling like you are constantly begging for support, feeling like you are failing an animal who has been failed before…it makes you want to give up, it’s emotionally exhausting. But looking into the eyes of a pup who has been harmed and seeing their willingness to give trust another try…how could I give up? Read more>>

Danielle Costa | Marketing Strategist, Radio Personality & Podcast Host

If what you are doing makes you happy then you keep going. End of story. It isn’t always easy and there may be times when you need to take a break, but continuing to work towards something that brings you joy and purpose will always be worth it. If it isn’t fulfilling you, then it may be time to move on to something else. Giving up and changing your mind isn’t failure. Sometimes you need to try a few times to get it right, but when you do, the decision to keep going will be an easy one. Read more>>