How to know whether to keep going or to give up?


How do you know when you should keep going versus when it makes sense to cut your losses and try something new? It’s a difficult decision most entrepreneurs and creatives have faced along their journey and so we asked some brilliant folks from the community to share their thoughts.

“If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on.” – Steve Jobs Read more>>

It took me a long time to understand that as long as your identity and worth are not dependent on the goal you are pursuing, it becomes easier to know when it is time to let go—whether it’s a dream, a person, or a job. Read more>>

I usually don’t give up; I try to change my perception or perspective towards something and have an open mind and acceptance that maybe I should follow another specific path or way of reaching the goal. I believe each failure will teach you something new and help you to choose your next step stronger. Read more>>

This question is definitely something that I come back to a lot. As an independent artist I have to act as my own driving force when things get hard. It can be really easy to sink into self-doubt, but I’ve found that one of the best ways to pull myself out of that mindset is to turn worry into action. Read more>>

Sometimes I struggle, but at the end of the day I think about what makes me happy. And if I’m doing what makes me happy, that inspires me to keep going. Read more>>
