How do you know when you should keep going versus when it makes sense to cut your losses and try something new? It’s a difficult decision most entrepreneurs and creatives have faced along their journey and so we asked some brilliant folks from the community to share their thoughts.

Dr. Melissa D. Hill

I rarely think in terms of giving up. I think in terms of P1VOT. Most people believe they have only two options when facing challenges: keep going or quit. In my experience, there is a third option. Pivot. Throughout my life and career, the greatest breakthroughs didn’t come from stubbornly forcing the same strategy. Read more>>

Danielle Teachey

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts’ ,,, Winston Churchill… In my opinion, you have to keep pushing no matter what… Life is structure to throw curve balls; its up to you if you want to take a swing at all…. Stay humble, Stay Positive and always Keep God First in all that you do… Read more>>

Christa Russie

I’ve considered this question a lot over the past several years. At the end of the day, it comes down to the fact that I believe in what I do, I believe that people inherently know when something is off in their body and I believe that what I have to offer can benefit people who are struggling, and so I keep going. Read more>>

Pamela Pamela Finney-Harris

In every role I hold… mother, business owner, and a small group leader. I’ve learned that clarity is a form of confidence and self respect. You keep going when the assignment is still yours. You release when the assignment has shifted, but you’re still trying to carry it. Seasons will always change. Assignments will always evolve. Read more>>

Derek Anglin

You have to be invested in something that is bigger than you. There are days and times in life where you will require something greater than yourself as a reason for continuing. There will be days where you need more reason than your own ego to get up and do what you do. Read more>>