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?

Cayla Keach | Artist

I think imposter syndrome is a normal and common human experience; we have all faced road blocks in our lives, we have all felt discouraged, and we have all had moments where we doubted ourselves and our own capabilities. I think success in anything comes from not only resilience but self reflection. Each obstacle presents itself with the option of growth attached to it. Trouble-shooting a situation, reflecting, and learning from it for the next time; or, reflecting, allowing oneself grace, and finding a different pathway. Read more>>

Amira Gadd | Songwriter, Sync Enthusiast and Music Lover

It’s funny you asked this question. I ask myself every once in a while. It all goes down to that ‘knowing’ that I have in my heart. I know I will reach my goals. I know it will be alright. I know that “this shall pass too.” I know that giving up is not an option. Read more>>

Camille von Simson | Graphic Designer

Determining whether to persist or surrender in a pursuit is a deeply personal and evolving decision. This question strikes a chord with me as it encapsulates my journey as a graphic designer. For the majority of my career as a graphic designer, the concept of giving up never entered my mind. I successfully managed my passion for design alongside the demands of school and side jobs. Read more>>