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.

Wil J Jackson | Actor Producer and Retired Police Sergeant

Such a great question. My simple answer is you never know. We guess, we hope, we wish and we pray for success or for a sign that it’s over. I for one feel i have never failed until i have quit trying. Read more>>

William Keiser | Screenwriter

Giving up is sensuous and eternal. Thomas Mann questions (in ‘Death in Venice’): “is not nothingness a form of perfection?” In a 2017 Instagram story, the dancer Bobbi Jene Smith stares at camera holding a wine glass, and then, without moving anything else, opens her hand and lets it die. I love giving up. But the reality is that it’s actually harder to maintain than persevering. I’m quixotic and enjoy the challenge of resisting gravity, so continuing also becomes a form of giving up. So I don’t know how to answer this question, really. Read more>>

Yiting Liu | XR Innovator & Multidimentional Storyteller

In deciding whether to continue or pause a project, I turn inward, evaluating its impact on my personal, spiritual, and commercial well-being. My life’s motto is to live interestingly and create constantly. For instance, I prioritize projects like “Vibes,” my music video generator from music and AI input, as it aligns with my passion for connecting with others. Hobbies like pole dancing bring joy, while others, like roller skating, I’ve paused to maintain balance. Constant self-checks ensure I’m aligned with activities that fulfill me both creatively and spiritually, forming a cornerstone of my dynamic artistic life. Read more>>

Parisa Zivari | Psychotherapist

This is a great question. For me, I keep going while overcoming challenges along the way. This has NOT been an easy process for me but I genuinely believe it’s the reason for my success. My name is Parisa Zivari and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a private practice in Woodland Hills and over 10 years of clinical experience helping adults, children, and families in different settings. I am trained and certified in Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), Grief and Loss, Domestic Violence, and Internal Family System (IFS). Read more>>

Bo Baskoro | Songwriter

unless it’s a random project that is causing imbalance to your primary goals, I don’t really see a reason in giving up Read more>>