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

Kina Hassan | Jewellery Artist

Pay attention to what your body’s trying to tell you and listen closely to your intuition. No matter how challenging things get, if it’s something you’re really meant to do it will feel right. It is okay to take a break from time to time when it gets overwhelming, but return to it when you’re ready and keep at it. Read more>>

Mike J. Marin | Independent Filmmaker

Personally, I don’t believe in giving up or surrendering, especially when it comes to creativity. There’s always another solution, decision, or avenue to explore before coming to a point where you say “Okay, enough.” There may be times when I set something aside, but I always come back to it. I don’t like loose ends. Read more>>

Lauren Black | Actor Writer Producer

When it comes to this question how do you know when to give up or keep going Give up. If it’s easy for you & you can actually do it then something your fighting for isn’t truly your passion. If you give up and there’s a little voice in your head saying “get back up” and something in your heart and soul is saying to you this ain’t right no no get up get up keep going. Read more>>