If not giving up was always the right answer life would be so easy. History shows us that sometimes quitters prosper and sometimes they miss out. Knowing when to quit and when to keep going is one of the most difficult questions and so we asked folks we admire to tell us how they think through this question.

Lisle Engle | Singer, Songwriter, Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer

I’ve been singing and playing music all of my life. I sang on my first record in 5th grade and sang with the Symphony in Savannah, GA where I grew up. I played lead trumpet in a jazz band, sang in the state champion barbershop quartet, performed in tons of musical theater and eventually ended up fronting rock bands in high school. I then took that to college with me in Boston, met up with some great players and ended up moving out to Los Angeles with the dream of making it big. Read more>>

Patrick de Leon | Director of Communications

Whether you are an employee or a budding entrepreneur, don’t leave before you need to leave. Don’t let your emotions take you over. Quitting is a good thing when the time and reasons are right. Most folks hesitate to quit because of fear of losing or the stigma of giving up because our society thinks that all quitters are losers. I beg to disagree. Read more>>

Almma Ichak | Founder of The Tropical Society

Once you have achieved everything you worked so hard for, then you can stop. There’s no such a thing as failing, there is only giving up. Here’s what I mean. Most businesses are a product of goals that the founder of the company envisioned before starting to build the business. It could be ones dream to make a change, follow a passion, help themselves grow financially etc. Everyone starts a business to achieve something. Read more>>

Peter Meats | Sausage King of Tallahassee

As an owner/operator of a small restaurant, I ponder this question almost everyday. The longer I’m in business the harder the question gets for me. Excusing the economics of this, for me it comes down to still being able to have that one great minute outdo the rest of the 59 minutes of an hour. Meaning, it’s tough, thankless work most of the time, but if you can catch that new customer that raves about their experience, the little kid that never eats at home, Read more>>

Tiffany Tate | Creative Director, ETAT Productions

There is something to be said about falling down but not staying down. It is so important to keep going and persevere. If you have a dream or a goal don’t let obstacles discourage you. At the same time, it is also important to know when to pivot. When you are met with challenge after challenge, it’s not so much giving up, as it is rethinking your process. Maybe there is another calling for you, or maybe you just need to take a different approach. Read more>>