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?

Aleff Luz

This often hinges on how we perceive failure. It may sound strange, but failure is a significant part of the journey. You will experience setbacks and losses. The real danger arises when you blame others for these failures instead of viewing them as opportunities for growth. Read More>>

Hao Zheng

There are many factors that influence my decision to persist or give up. Most of the time, like everyone else, I try to weigh the pros and cons. However, when I find myself torn between choices, there is one guiding principle I have always followed: **Will my future self regret this decision?** Read More>>

Rebecca Connolly

I like the challenge of answering this as I feel most living, creating artists- especially those that are reliant on the success of their work to fuel their business/income- have this internal dilemma on such a minute yet constant level. Read More>>