To pivot or to persevere? Or more bluntly – to give up or to not to give up? This is a haunting question, a question that has ramifications far after an answer has been chosen and it’s also a question that almost everyone in our community has had to face at one time or another. How do you know when to give up and when to keep trying?

Vyolet Blyck | owner of Hermetic Spell

When it comes to making your dreams a reality I say never give up. But. When it comes to something that no longer makes sense to you than yes let it go. When chasing your dreams there will be many times you want to give up but you don’t. Read more>>

Keyan(KOKO) Miao | Film Director/Writter/Editor

I don’t know the answer to this question either, but I think a lot of artists face the same problem. And as long as you think about this question, it means that you are still KEEPING GOING, and it’s when you decide to GIVE UP that the problem goes away. Read more>> 

Lorenzo Wong | Social Media Content Creator & UCLA Communications Graduate

The question of whether to keep going or give up is something I think about every day. As a social media content creator, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these platforms can bring people together, fostering connections filled with love and meaning. Read more>>

K. S. Tehara | Designer + Researcher

+ In the journey of launching SAUNA SAUNA, I embrace the belief that “you know when you get there”. With five years in fashion, my philosophy is persistence until it’s impractical. Together with Stefan Maier, we’re crafting a NYC studio focused on testing our small-batch productions to guide our path—persist or pivot.  Read more>>

Otis Harris, Jr | Entertainer

To know whether to keep going or give up is somewhat simple. You keep going when you still have the magic in your soul. You keep going when your career continues to feed your soul!!! You keep going when you realize what joy your career brings to you. Read more>>

Tatiana Leiva | Student & Content Creator

When it comes to deciding whether to keep going or give up in life, it can be a tough call. Just like when I am posting photos and videos, it excites me, I look for that spark in my life too. If something brings you joy and fulfillment, it might be worth persevering through challenges. Read more>>

Belle Vex | Musical Artist

I’m not sure. I think everyone has their own internal notification system that kind of just tells them when the time is right. I think it’s harder for creatives, because you never really quit creating. That said, if something does start to get in the way of living a fulfilled life or if you would just rather do nothing, then that’s probably a clear sign. Read more>>