To persevere or to pivot is a question that do-ers have been asking themselves since the beginning of time. It’s never a straight road when you are doing something new, blazing a trail, breaking a ceiling, or pushing boundaries, so it’s only natural to wonder whether to give up midway. How do you know whether to keep going or to give up?

Miles Carter | Graphic Designer & CEO

If you have ever heard the saying, “My mom didn’t raise no quitter”. It’s true in this situation. Yes, there were many times I wanted to give up and do something else, but I made so much progress what was the point in giving up? It really came down to just going with the motions and hitting key goals, and I did. Read more>>

Dominic Jones | Investor & Entrepreneur

Knowing when to old them or when to fold them is an age old question and it can also, often be a million dollar one. When I’m confronted by the impulse to give up, or by nay sayers who tell me to give up, I go through a mental checklist in my head. And this may take a matter of minutes or a matter of days depending on the situation. Read more>>

Maggie Bathory | Textile Artist & Writer

Giving up has never been an option. From a very young age, I was faced with physical challenges that left me with limited use of my right hand and the inability to walk. My two options were: give up and live a life with limited mobility, or work hard to improve the quality of my life. Read more>>