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

Tyler Aghas | Freelance Photographer @the_digital_daze

Probably my favorite question….! Just because I think the realest answer to this is simply right in front of me. Just flip it around….when I feel I want to give up I just know that I need to keep going. That no matter what or why I feel like I want to give up is just a test and you can’t let your emotions get the best of you. No matter why you are feeling like that. Especially if you feel you aren’t good enough with whatever it is you’re doing. I’m guilty as charged of that, but I really believe in pushing harder and working harder when I feel that way. Mostly because when you are at that lowest point of almost giving up…and you get the strength to push through it! And keep going! Read more>>

Jeff Bradford | Host of the Beer, Wine & Spirits Channel

The decision to keep going or to give up is part of living and is what makes every choice in our life interesting. It shapes are future, It rewards us or makes us stumble and fall, it brings waves of emotions both good, bad and everything in between, depending on the choices we make on a daily basis. What has helped me in my choices to keep going or give up is getting clear on what I wanted in life, who I wanted to be in life, my experiences and ultimately what brings happiness to my life. This allows me to know when to keep pursuing something or when to give up. Let me explain by giving certain situations during the course of my life on times I kept going and times I gave up. Read more>>

Nicolette/ Monika Abdelsayed/ Teddawis | Founders of Cleo Centric

Having a partner really helps with it all. It’s nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of and encourage eachother when one of us starts to feels down. Starting a business can feel really overwhelming at first and having your best friend to grow with, makes things a lot easier and more fun. Read more>>