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.

Diane Costello | Artist – Maker – Photographer

This is a very tough question and one that I had to be incredibly hard and honest with myself on. I loved what I did and I love what I do now. Listen to your heart, your body and your happiness. Listen hard. This is where you will find the answers. Read more>>

Austin Richardson | Artist, Actor, Rapper, Filmmaker

You need to have wider perspective than what you perceive to know of what you’re doing is worth it. Often times if it just feels right to your heart it could be wrong because your heart can you lie to you. Having a good analysis of where you’re at and where you’re trying to go will help you properly prioritize your goals. Read more>> 

LeTerrica Gibbs | Author & Publisher

There are times when I get frustrated and want to give up. The determining factor that propels me forward is whether there is still a vision for the assignment. Even if I can’t see it now, I return to the vision God initially gave me. If I haven’t completed everything there, then I know I need to keep going. Read more>>

Geneva D. Ashley | Philanthropist & Life Strategist

To give up is not an option for me, simply because the driving force is the simple fact that what I carry is far bigger than I am. Therefore, I look beyond what I feel, I pray for the fortification, tenacity and strength to press pass what I see or feel in order to reach those in the masses that are connected and those that I am destined to connect to. Read more>> 

Tequia Lester | The Party Guru | The Hibachi Queen

You will know when to keep going if you have a itch that just won’t go away. There will be times when you get weak and are overwhelmed and even feel like throwing in the towel. There will be that burning desire deep down on the inside of you that will not go away. Read more>>

Jasper Henderson | Rapper

Starting your own business isn’t for the week but I think everyone should consider it because it’s the quickest way to get “free”. Self sufficiency is the way and we should focus on “doing for self”. That way we can have control of our lives and schedules to do for our families and communities what’s needed of us. Read more>>

Tyler Williams | Artist, writer, creative, producer

Giving up is never an option. Not trying is the only certain way to not succeed. Read more>>

No Outline | Tattooist & Street Artist

I can’t let me to give up. I take every clue or project that I’ve had to the cusp. Beleaving in each of my abilities, even if it is not in there. I learn necessary things in different fields to make it real. Read more>>

Isaiah Seward | Actor, Musician, Co-Owner of Blue 82 Productions

I think that’s a unique answer for everyone. A lot of times people allow others to decide that for them by deferring to other people’s opinion about their goal. But I’ve realized that what works for me is to check and see if what I’m doing is making me happy, and if not, whether to fix it requires a small change or a complete reset. Read more>>