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

Lucia Lee

It’s a struggle, especially in the last few years when the job market’s been so rough and everything’s so expensive now. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought about quitting during those long, dry periods when it didn’t seem like I’d ever find work again.  Read More>>

Carlos Alejandro Lujan

As an entrepreneur, I’ve always subscribed to the ‘all or nothing’ philosophy—a ‘do whatever it takes’ mindset that fuels the pursuit of a vision. Yet, through the course of my professional journey and, perhaps even more so, my personal life, I’ve learned a crucial lesson: knowing when to pivot, pause, or even let go. Read More>>

Irina Columbeanu

When working towards challenging goals, it can be easy to question whether the result is even worth the effort and sacrifice. For me, I know with certainty that there will be moments in my journey towards becoming a doctor that I will doubt my abilities and be tempted to give up. While it’s impossible to know for sure, my philosophy is to always keep going. If there once was enough of a motive that inspired you to even start, then that must mean that the outcome is worth the time and dedication.  Read More>>