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

Israa Hussein

When your only option for survival is to keep going, giving up becomes a luxury that’s unattainable, even when you desperately want it. Growing up in a war-torn country, my brain was tunnel-visioned on moving constantly just to find safety, learning over and over how to rebuild myself when I never even got the chance to truly know myself. Read More>>

Dani O’Bryan Davis

For me, deciding whether to keep going or step back is a balance of intuition and practicality. I work full time in animal science, a field I absolutely love, and photography has always been my creative outlet, the space where I get to express a different side of myself. Because it isn’t my primary career, I don’t measure photography by traditional business metrics alone. Read More>>

Divya Sharma

I believe there’s really no such thing as giving up when your goals are genuinely meaningful whether they contribute to society or help you grow as a person. There will always be moments when things feel difficult, when progress seems slow, or when doubt creeps in. But if your “why” is strong and you stay consistent, you’ll always find a reason to keep going. Read More>>