To pivot or to persevere? Or more bluntly – to give up or to not to give up? This is a haunting question, a question that has ramifications far after an answer has been chosen and it’s also a question that almost everyone in our community has had to face at one time or another. How do you know when to give up and when to keep trying?

Elyse Hughes | Author

I find myself relentlessly facing this crossroads. Sometimes the difference between beyond-the-comfort-zone (in a good way) and “off” (best to evacuate) can be so subtle it’s almost impossible to pick the right path until you keep treading it for a while. As a highly sensitive person (hsp), I’ve learned to listen to what my body is telling me. Read more>>

Nathan Kaufmann | Cartographer

Tough question. As I’m still struggling to make a living out of my maps, I ask myself this question a lot. What gives me the confidence to face difficulties is the feedback I have of my work. Read more>>

Benny James White | Actor & Magician

For me, I always keep moving forward, even if it seems like I’m making no progress. Every moment in life is an opportunity to grow and learn. And, if something isn’t working the way I think it should, I redirect and try something different. If I had to sum it up in one sentence, it would be “Don’t Stop Trying” Read more>>