Never give up. It’s advice that is thrown around daily – but is it always right? We asked some folks we admire about their thoughts around how to know when to give up and when to keep trying

eloise skief | Gospel Artist & Songwriter

In life, sometimes you’re hit with so many different obstacles. Your childhood may not have been the best and you wanted to give up then. A relationship may have hit you extremely hard and almost destroyed you, but you never let anything that you’ve gone through stop you. I’m talking about myself in those statements. Read more>>

Anthony, Moses, Brook , Adriana | Founders of Can’t Kick the Habit

We’re like a tight-knit family, always keeping each other fired up and eager. Picture us during our meetings or when we’re crafting garments – it’s all about sharing stories, poking fun at each other, and bursting into laughter. Read more>>

Darrick Atwater | | Agent Method | sound-designer, music producer, engineer, and apparently a comedian

Ah, that’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? Deciding whether to keep pushing forward or to call it quits on something can feel like you’re at a crossroads with no clear sign. In my journey with Agent Method, I’ve hit more than a few of those spots. Read more>> 

LaShara “Mahogany Lovee” Daniel | Mom || Solace || Entrepreneur || Slept On-Model || Multifarious

Knowing whether to keep going or give up ultimately comes down to evaluating your goals, motivations, and limitations. It is important to assess if the challenge is worth pursuing, if there are alternative paths to success, and if persisting is helping you grow or causing harm. Read more>> 

Li li Nicols | Entrepreneur, entertainer and owner of Liveli Sounds

This is a fairly simple question for me. You know whether to give up or continue by looking at the past. Ask yourself, where did I start this journey and observe where you are now. If there’s a drastic growth then you keep going but if there’s a stand still or decline, it’s time to throw in the towel. Read more>>

Garnet Terri | Owner, Operator | Terri’s Cakes Detroit

Life is always happening around us. We have the unique opportunity to choose whether life will happen to us or for us. In the past three years, I, along with a lot of the world, has been living through some very unique trauma. Read more>>

MARE | Recording Artist & Songwriter

This is a question I’ve battled with throughout my entire life, especially within my career and the development of my brand. For me, I am a very spiritual person and I believe that we’ve all been placed here for a purpose and assignment. Read more>>

Salice Like Alice | Media Creator and Artist Interviewer

To me personally, giving up is not an option. As long as your heart is still beating, there’s always a reason to continue. There’s days where I feel like I am lacking motivation, but I always reflect on my journey that got me to my current point. Whenever I look back and think about my journey, it pushes me to continue because, the grind never stops! It’s all about gratitude when it comes to life. Read more>>