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

Dr. Kathy Korell-Rach, Ph.D.

As a nation, we revel in the accounts of people who have the tenacity to overcome adversity. If you are old enough, you can clearly visualize posters on classroom walls of a kitten hanging from a rope proclaiming, “Hang in there!” We are drawn to accounts of the Thomas Edisons of the world with literally hundreds of inventions before one remarkable one comes along and shows the world their brilliance. Read More>>

Elena Kopel

Back when I was in college I found myself grappling with a question that had been looming for years – was it time to shift away from my long held dreams of becoming a Broadway actress? I still loved theater, but the pull I had once felt for the life of a performer was loosening its grip. I just wasn’t sure if I wanted it anymore and that terrified me.  Read More>>

Andre Johnson

Knowing whether to keep going or give up as an inspired actor often comes down to your inner drive versus outside discouragement. If the passion still lights you up, if you feel alive on set, in class, or even rehearsing alone, that’s a sign to keep pushing—because growth in acting takes time, persistence, and patience.  Read More>>