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?

Nathan Durfee | Artist

I don’t think we ever know when to ‘give up’ on a project. For every story of someone beating the odds there’s another falling for the sunk-cost fallacy, and in some cases it’s really a coin-flip as to how the story will end. Read more>>

Alisha Popat | Indie folk fusion artist & philanthropist

This is such a great question because I have asked this question myself so many times throughout my career. I am asking myself that question even now. I liken the music industry sometimes to a toxic relationship – I know that sounds intense but I feel it’s sometimes apt. At times, you feel showered with love, praise, and purpose. Read more>>

Whitney StClair | Realtor- Mom – Wife

I think nobody really knows that answer but YOU! To be great at what you do there has to be sacrifices and failures along the way. YOU have to know and understand “why” you do what you do. “What” is your goal and “how” are you going to get there. Read more>>

kiki sawyer | content creator & entrepreneur

How I have figured out whether to keep going or to give up in my life so far is when given an opportunity, Going into it with a good mindset! Then when running into an issue figuring out whether fixing it or moving forward with it is better! Read more>>

Amber Strozier | Designer & Executive Assistant

There have been countless instances when I felt like throwing in the towel, and I’ve indeed thrown it in numerous times. Yet, each setback has provided an opportunity for reflection, prompting me to question whether my current path aligns with my true desires. Read more>>