We had the good fortune of connecting with Jason Pettus and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jason, do you have some perspective or insight you can share with us on the question of when someone should give up versus when they should keep going?
I don’t acknowledge the thought of giving up anything that I want in my life. If one way doesn’t work then another way will is my motto. The goal is to NEVER give up! How to know when to keep going is when the stars are aligning the way God shows them to you. You can’t take the stars for granted.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I have always had the love of music and barbering since my early years. I never in my wildest dreams would think that I would be doing both as a career. I’m most proud of the fact that I never gave up. I truly believe me moving from St. Louis to LA in 2010 was the defining moment in my career that dealt with discipline and faith in which both were tested. My early days living in LA God was showing me signs that were placed in front of me that I had no question they were put there for me to encounter. Those signs became the foundation of whatever hard work was in store. A lesson I learned in my early years was the fact that you can’t put a time on when you plan on moving back. You have to live in the journey day to day. The day you decide to leave could be the day your life changes for the better so stay locked in to your goal!!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
It’s a lot to do in LA but I would say to keep it short and simple I would say go to Venice Beach and walk around. Go to The Santa Monica Pier and grab a bite to eat. Hit up Hollywood Blvd and walk around and also go to Manhattan Beach and walk around and grab a bite..its so much I can’t name just a few things..Its all in what fits your vibe.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to thank God for providing me gut instinct and will power to never give up my goals no matter how long it takes to complete the task.

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