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

Chloe Dolandis | Singer/Songwriter/Voice Actor

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve gotten was from a voice teacher I worked with for years, Aaron Hagan. I was burned out playing music full-time and called him after an exceptionally challenging gig. In complete frustration and exhaustion I told him I didn’t know what to do. Read more>>

Natheree Lackey | Fashion model

How to know whether to keep going or to give up , hmmm tricky question, but my honest opinion is you never give up you ALWAYS KEEP GOING. I say that because once you give up you cancel out the opportunity to see what can happen down the line which could be the next day or years down the line. Read more>>

Jacobie Williams | CEO of everybodywens,Youth Avocate and Entrepreneur

I’m Jacobie Tarell Williams Born in Germany but raised in Birmingham Al. The middle child of 7 children grew up on the West Side of Birmingham Ensley in a family oriented but also violent and brutal neighborhood known as the “Brickyard.”After not graduating on time I pushed forward and completed a program the following year to receive my diploma. Read more>>

Tyrongela Denise Finley | Denise The Blue Hairstylist

If you have gained more joy, knowledge, work ethic, motivation, skills, money, etc…..than when you first started in your career, then you should be determined not to give up. Life always throws challenging situations our way.  Read more>>

Onaji Rouse | Publisher, Writer, and Filmmaker

Honestly. If it’s something that is on your heart it’s not going to let you sleep. The purpose to you sharing the world with your gift. That’s God’s way of telling you that you have it in you to keep going. Read more>>

Levi A. Ohanenye, MBA | GA Realtor & GA Used Auto Dealer

This is a great question. Giving up is never an option for me. If it was worth me pursuing to start, it is worth me seeing through and working diligently at completing. This has been my mindset for as long as I can remember. Read more>>