Never give up. It’s advice that is thrown around daily – but is it always right? We asked some folks we admire about their thoughts around how to know when to give up and when to keep trying

manny moura | songwriter & artist

I view music and songwriting as my form of survival. It’s always been the thing I turn to. I cannot imagine giving up because I would not recognize myself. Read more>>

Morgan Lauff | Actor, Theme Park Performer, Cosplayer

God. My faith in Him ebbs and flows just like everyone else who commits their life to Christ, or their respective figure of worship (depending on your denomination). I have been very fortunate over the last few years in surrounding myself with a great team of artists, friends, colleagues and loved ones who refuse to give up on me, and moreover refuse to let me give up on myself. Read more>>

Carmen Gulotta | Photographer

Your own drive really determines that. 2 people could be faced with the same problems & 1 will overcome. To keep going is to fuel the fire that no matter what, something can be done. I always know to keep going because giving up grants nothing but regret. Even when times are tough and the hole seems impossible to get out of, there is always a tool to pull you back up. Read more>>

Felix Canez | Senior Construction Project Manager

Every new challenge presents another opportunity to prove oneself and improve. In moments of potential defeat, I strive to reinvent myself and recall the fortune of being able to work in a field for which I am most passionate.Since childhood, I have witnessed my grandfather, mother, father, and grandmother working in the construction industry. Growing up, I spent my time playing between pails of gravel and sand at construction sites. Read more>>

Eugene Walter Coates | Creative Professional

I feel that if you wake up everyday thinking about your passion, your business, your creativity and anything that keep your spirit alive and you feel that you can’t live without, then you will never give up. So my creativity is something I feel will always be in my spirit and soul so I never see myself giving up. Read more>>

Cassia Sherrill | Director & Photographer

As a creative and just as a human, I think this is a very important question. 2022 was probably the year I considered quitting on my creative passions the most. I don’t consider myself a quitter…never have. But this question came up a lot within this last year. I was constantly met with dead ends. Job interviews that led no where, lack of motivation, imposter syndrome, etc. Read more>>