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?

Julia Schmidt | Christian recording artist

As a Christian recording artist, my faith in God, His promises and will for me and my music is what allows me to keep going and to not give up easily, even when there are obstacles that come my way. Read more>> 

Jaron Micah Bundy | Producer, Writer, and Worship Leader

This is a very tough question, but one that everyone will face at varying degrees throughout their lives. I think the answer will never be to “give up” persay as sometimes the most important thing is to get up the next day and just take the next step. Read more>> 

Adrienne Lee | Digital Creator

Everything changes daily including ourselves . When what you are doing makes you feel alive, you keep going . When you are passionate about what you are doing you keep doing . When you are feeling creatively burned out , keep going but do take a break as long as you need. Read more>>

Jae Nicole | Coach | Consultant | Speaker

When faced with the crossroads of whether to keep going or to give up, I reflect back on my own journey. I remember the early days of launching J. Nicole Solutions in 2017, the hustle, the initial excitement, and then the tough reality that hit in 2019 leading to a burnout so severe I shut everything down. Read more>> 

Eboni S | Owner

In my small luxury picnic business, I find genuine joy and fulfillment. Even when things get tough, I see those challenges as chances to learn and improve. Seeing the happiness on my customers’ faces, the pictures, & the Google reviews confirms that this path is where I belong. Read more>>

Allie Marie Hunter | Storyteller: Country Artist & Actor

I don’t think there’s a one answer, fits all here. But personally, I don’t think you should ever give up. If you have a dream, chase it. If you have a passion for something, go get it. I think there’s a misconception with chasing a dream that you have to ‘make it big’ to have ‘made it’. Read more>>

Anthony Pugh-Roberts | Landscape photographer and encourager

Giving up is not an option. It’s crosses my mind a lot and the pressure can get too much but, there’s no option to give up. Too many people rely on my work and what I put out. I take that serious. Read more>>

Monica Guardado | Singer/Songwriter, Musician & Lab Technologist

This is something I wrestle with a lot as an independent artist. Often times it can feel like the odds are stacked against you, and the ability to actually earn a decent income as a musician feels increasingly difficult. Read more>>  

 

 

 

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