Never give up. It’s advice that is thrown around daily – but is it always right? We asked some folks we admire about their thoughts around how to know when to give up and when to keep trying

Jessica Legazpi, Stephens | Disabled Model & motivational influencer

At times in life we all end up at a place where we’re not really sure what to do.. in those moments I’ve learned to humble myself & look for what I need to learn!! It’s then that I start learning & moving forward… I simply cannot give up!! I don’t have that bone in my body to just give up🦄🌟💖🦾 Read more>>

Sofia Santoro | Owner & CEO of Santoro Beauty

I have always been a believer of having two choices. When it comes to anything in life, but especially business, there’s the decision to keep going or the decision to give up. Being a first-time business owner, with no degree or background in business, there are a lot of things that I ended up learning (and still do) the hard way, and sometimes, the expensive way. However, these are the lessons that have helped and continue helping me mold into the person I am meant to become. Read more>>

Tuduetso Masire | Founder of MatchAPro, A healthcare software

In my experience there are various indicators in which I have followed to determine whether to give up or keep going. First being, getting in touch with my intuition, we always know whether something feels right or not therefore I have found it extremely important to take time to listen whenever I am required to make a business move.  Read more>>

Yilong Liu | Concept artist & Studio partner & more

I think this is a question that many of us young adults will encounter sooner or later in life, especially nowadays when many people are struggling in their careers due to the volatile economy. New technologies and industry cycles will impact many industries, making it a norm for people to be scared of these changes and give up easily for insignificant failures. Read more>>

Tianyu Wang | Artist & Architectural Designer

As a designer, I believe that giving up has never been an option in my working process. Instead I choose to maintain an open mind and endless curiosity towards all possibilities, because I believe these are essential qualities of a good designer. Of course, in such a process, many ideas may not be realized initially, or after a series of experiments, we may find that they do not meet current needs. However, this does not mean these ideas are entirely discarded. Read more>>

Xander Bernstein | Screenwriter, Neuroscientist, Climate Activist and Philosopher

I think the phrase “giving up” should be struck from our lexicon because it sounds really bad. Quitters give up. You’re not a quitter, right? But if you charge through life with blinders on, even if you get what you want you might be miserable when you do. I’m a screenwriter, and my profession is famous for being emotionally abusive. It’s often quoted that there are more players in the NFL than working screenwriters in Hollywood. Read more>>