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.

Doseinomi & Satsuki

We would say, “if you don’t believe in it, it’s probably time to move on.” Your business is something you created, so if you don’t believe it, how can you expect anyone else to?

There’re times when we would doubt our work, but we created the art piece, it’s something we have in our minds, and we’re trying to make it a reality to show the world. Human minds are intricate, showing an idea we have is not easy, so we don’t expect it come out perfect the first time, if we still believe in it, we will keep going. Read More>>

Tyler-Ann Bruce

This is the constant reminder and battle I think everyone can relate to at certain points in really any career! It’s so funny because I was just having this conversation with another creative/friend! It can get very discouraging in this field, it’s very easy to get side tracked and wanna give up! I find keeping these special people and other creatives around has helped me. I never want to be competitive in this field because that’s just not who I wanna be or what I strive to encourage in this industry and I know a lot of people who do! I think it’s the innocence of my mind, I expect everyone to view it from my point of view but that’s just not the reality unfortunately.  Read More>>

Carola Di Franco

Auditioning, like any other job interview process, is a numbers game. You will get rejected more often than not. It is such a competitive industry, and it takes a lot of time, patience, skill, and luck, to book something. Which is why many end up giving up. I found that seeing the auditioning process as a “means to an end” would leave me with a lot of hopes and expectations every time, and whenever a rejection would come, it would crush me. So, that was a change I made that has helped me a lot to keep my positivity and motivation. I started seeing the audition as the accomplishment in itself. At the end of the day, the only reason I keep going is because I love acting, and an audition allows me to do it. It becomes a win-win situation. Read More>>

Luciri

The answer is simple—God. When your faith is strong, the knowing comes naturally. But for me, that isn’t always the case. There are times I doubt, feel lost, and question if I’m on the right path. Yet every time I turn to God, He reminds me why I started.

We are capable of achieving anything we set our hearts on. With God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). If He placed a vision in your heart, trust that He will see it through. You don’t stop until God tells you to. If something is truly meant for you, the doors will open, the harvest will come, and success will follow—in His perfect timing. Read More>>

Dana Burlingame

That’s a tough question that I think every artist faces it at some point. There is always a spark in my heart, even when it’s buried under frustration, I always get moments of joy or curiosity from creating, and that’s my sign to push through. Looking back at the evolution of my art inspires me to keep going as well, it’s a constant growing and learning process and each piece teaches me something new. I will forever keep learning and growing in creativity. Read More>>

Kelly Horn

Deciding whether to keep going or to give up is one of the hardest, yet most pivotal moments in life. And here’s the truth: only you know the answer, deep down. But ask yourself: Are you still passionate about it? Passion is fuel, and if it’s burning, even a little, keep going; if it’s smoldering, it might be time to reevaluate. Have you given it your all? Be honest—if you’ve put in the work, faced the struggles head-on, and still feel like there’s something worth fighting for, then push forward with everything you’ve got. What’s holding you back—fear? Doubt? That’s natural, but you can’t let fear rule your choices. Read More>>

Alejandro Gatti

Knowing whether to keep going or give up comes down to trusting my gut. The times I’ve pushed through just because I thought I should have usually left me feeling frustrated and stuck. But when I’ve followed that quiet pull — even when it didn’t make perfect sense at the time — it’s almost always led me somewhere better. Read More>>