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?

Tony Wright | Tv & Movie Producer

I keep going because when it’s your passion you have to make sure to keep going. A lot of people will count you out but my faith is what keep me going. Read more>>

DONGALA | Emcee/Music Artist, Actor, Ambassador, Host

One of main things that always keeps me going is when someone gives me compliments about a song I previously recorded, fashion designs I previously release, or an ad from a company I do brand ambassador work for. Them bringing up something old that I have already move on from but is new them gives me that motivation that I can’t stop now. Read more>>

Hailey Bop | Musician / Artist

I Know To Keep Going Because I Know That I haven’t reached my full potential yet , so if I were to stop following my dreams it can cause me to get stuck in my tracks and I don’t want that to happen . It has been times in my music career I felt stuck with just dealing with real life situations and still trying to manage to be an artist but with music being my passion , I always regain my motivation and keeping the right people around me to encourage me to be the best version of myself. Read more>>

Larry Ross | CEO, Burnable Bouquets

There is a crossroads at several points in your life where a defining decision can be made. For yourself, for your future and to heal parts of your past. When I started Burnable Bouquets I was in the depths of depression and suicidal ideation. I thought I had nothing to give the world or myself. I started making candles as a distraction, something to cultivate joy. What I found was relief. I created a one of a kind candle in a vintage teacup and it brought me some small sense of happiness. Read more>>

Courtney Starks | Award Winning Talk Show Host & Author

I truly don’t believe in giving. I think that if something doesn’t automatically work the first time, try again, and try again until it works itself out. Failure is only true failure when you give up. Read more>>

Curtis Baker | Motion Picture Stills Photographer

My career in the film industry has had tons of ups and downs. Like any artistic freelance career, you face challenges of all types from financial decisions, mental hardships and beyond. My advice to new photographer, or any artist attempting to make a job from their passion, is to keep a goal in mind, “Eyes on the Prize” if you will. I have a personal goal that I think about anytime business gets slow or a certain job is extremely tough. Read more>>

Jenecia Brown | Licensed Master Cosmetologist & Musician (singer/songwriter)

I believe it is a matter of how much faith you have in yourself and how badly you want it. Everything starts with your inner self. You have to fully believe in yourself and have confidence in what you want to achieve. The ideas you have and the gifts you have are in you for a reason. Everyone has a purpose. Learning to be patient and learning from setbacks plays a big part in reaching your goals as well. Read more>>