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?

Paul Versten

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How to know whether to keep going or to give up?

Great question for me at this particular point in my life – in my 4th decade on the planet and recently finding myself having long-held creative dreams coming true! I’m glad that through the many challenges I’ve faced (mental illness, substance abuse, open heart surgery and more!)  Read More>>

Tricia Munford

I say NEVER ever give up! You will succeed; it just might take longer than you think. It’s impossible to explain to your friends and your family what it”s like to be an actor. Going home every year for the holidays can become mortifying when you haven’t worked in years and being 2nd choice for a role is your only way to prove you are doing something right. Read More>>

Shanell Schipani

This is a question I battle with daily. Life constantly wavers — one day you feel unstoppable, and the next you feel completely defeated. Whether it’s mental health struggles, financial hardships, or simply finding the courage to believe in yourself (even when no one else does), the decision to keep going or give up is never easy. Read More>>