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

Allison Dunbar | Actor, Writer, and Dog Advocate

I think that if you are lucky enough to have a gift for acting, it is literally your purpose and responsibility to share that gift with the world! Because not everyone can do what you do. It’s a blessing and you give thanks to the universe by using it. And when I feel like giving up, because that happens to all of us, I remind myself of this. Read more>>

Jessica Imperiale | Graphic Designer & Artist

I always try to keep going. It never hurts to take a leap of faith and keep moving forward. If I decide to give up or not even try something I will never know what could have happened. Then I can always say “I did that” Even if its a negative experience, it is still something I can say “I tried that.” Read more>>

Jack Foster | Comic Book Artist

Nearly everyone who reads comics wants to make comics, like 90%. Maybe this is true of movies and music too, but I think comics has a slightly smaller reach but definitely a stronger grasp on its readership. Read more>>

Kaylee Toruno | Modest fashion content creator

The purpose of my content isn’t just to seek validation on what I wear or to receive more recognition for myself. It is to help girls around my age who don’t feel comfortable or pretty enough when wearing modest clothing feel the positive opposite.  Read more>>

Lily Abha Cratsley | Playwright & Performer

Back when I was deciding whether to transfer colleges or not, I asked a mentor a very similar question: How do you decide between fight or flight? I could stay at my school and fight to try to build a better experience for myself and my peers or I could leave in pursuit of something better at a different institution.  Read more>>

Kadeem McPherson | Recording Artist & Producer / Photographer & Videographer

Giving up is an easy pathway to life. You can stop when you want to give up because when you have no fight left there’s nowhere to go except to attack everything in sight. When you have passion and ambition to create something new and fresh you can always keep going and find new ways to be a better version of yourself. Read more>>

Brandee Stilwell | Writer / Storyteller / Comedianc

That is a really good question. And to be honest, I’m not really sure how to answer this one. I guess since I grew up playing sports, I was taught to keep fighting till the bitter end even if you’re down 15 runs in the bottom of the 9th. You have to give it all that you’ve got and locate fumes in your evaporated tank. Read more>>