To pivot or to persevere? Or more bluntly – to give up or to not to give up? This is a haunting question, a question that has ramifications far after an answer has been chosen and it’s also a question that almost everyone in our community has had to face at one time or another. How do you know when to give up and when to keep trying?

Vera Rose | Performing Artist/ Content Creator/ Chef

I’m not going to lie and sugarcoat my experiences, but some days I do question if I should keep going or should I give up. We all have those thoughts in our mind. It’s human nature to doubt. It’s a realistic thought process. But what keeps me grounded and going are my VISIONS! I can see it and I can imagine what it feels like. And I can almost taste my success. For every one thought I have of giving up, I have a thousand more of why I shouldn’t give up. That’s what keeps me going. Read more>>

Michael C. Smith | Singer/Songwriter &. Performing musician

I have been writing, almost daily since 5th grade. Sometimes stories, a few attempted novels, essays, the occasional news paper article, poems, and most often, songs. I began playing live gigs in 1995, and I’ve never stopped. I wouldn’t know how. I’ve not had the career success that I thought I’d have. I’m not rich, or famous, I have no Grammys or other awards, and I’m not very well known outside of a small circle of folks in this region. Read more>>

Teyonka Murchinson | Founder & CEO of Murch Financial Group

To me giving up is not an option. If you thought something was worth putting your energy to start. You should see whatever it is through. Even if it does not work out like you plan, at least give it a chance. It is always a possibility it will work out BETTER than you expected. Sometimes we get to a point with something, and we think it is time to give up, but really that is our time to pivot and go harder at it. Read more>>