To persevere or to pivot is a question that do-ers have been asking themselves since the beginning of time. It’s never a straight road when you are doing something new, blazing a trail, breaking a ceiling, or pushing boundaries, so it’s only natural to wonder whether to give up midway. How do you know whether to keep going or to give up?

Andrea Bogdan | Artist, Designer

Whether or not to give up, in my opinion, is that line a person draws in the sand that is different for each individual. So what I’m saying next is not advice. It’s a review of the three times I thought about quitting my art business, and what my thought process was. Read more>>

Diana Santamaria | Early Childhood Educator and Children’s Author of the DLee’s World Bilingual Book Series

Embarking on a new endeavor demands significant effort and mental resilience. Just like anything else, growth and success require time and nurturing. In my path as an author and storyteller, moments arise when I contemplate persevering or quitting. Yet, my response remains constant: keep going because this is your passion. Read more>>

Vera | Multimedia artist

I do not think giving up is an option for me. I am mainly speaking in regards to my work and craft. Giving up in this sense means everything I have created till this day accounts to nothing. I will always want to continue to keep going, but I know it is not an easy path. I have definitely had moments where I don’t receive the outcome I expected. Read more>>