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.

Vale Aveline | Pianist, Writer, Visual Artist

A word that I have grown fond of over time is the word paracosm. This word denotes a personal world in one’s imagination, usually developed during childhood. The characters that blossomed into the books I was writing became so spirited and animated over time that they felt as close to my awareness as family members and friends. Sometimes the characters I imagined in books helped me envisage ways to elevate and cultivate my own personality and path in life. Read more>>

Michael Doering | Painter and Printmaker

Although there are a lot of rewards in this work, the life of a professional artist can be pretty challenging: Even if you put your heart and soul into a piece, it may end up poorly received or critiqued harshly. There are no guarantees in the arts and it is probably the norm to experience periods of struggle. With this said, I believe many artists question at some point whether they should keep going or give up. Read more>>

Golareh | Contemporary Artist, Creative Director & Entrepreneur

I, like most, live with my inner pessimist, my inner optimist, and my inner realist. This is, in fact, what most of my art is based on – a study of the dialogue between my positive and my negative personas. To create a balance between these two sides, or maybe to even give the positive side a grater chance at overpowering the negative side, I have learned to incorporate certain practices into my day-to-day life so that I can improve my chances of making informed decisions with greater potential for success. Read more>>

Rosanna De Candia | Actor/Singer/Comedian/Podcaster

Even though I have not reached my goals I feel that no matter what, if you are doing something you completely love and cannot live without then you must keep pursuing it. Life is too short to abandon your dreams and follow the path of others. We have all come here to pursue that one thing that give us life and purpose so it is a shame to not follow through on the journey. Read more>>

Martha Verduzco | Real Estate Agent

If you are enjoying the process of working towards your goal, then it is a sign that you are on the right track. Read more>>

Sebastian Soto | YouTuber/TikTok

Things that last don’t come easy.. When you have a dream you must keep going.. there will be storms , rocky waters , insane obstacles but it’s all leading to your dream. So DONT GIVE UP! Read more>>