How do you know when you should keep going versus when it makes sense to cut your losses and try something new? It’s a difficult decision most entrepreneurs and creatives have faced along their journey and so we asked some brilliant folks from the community to share their thoughts.

Stacy Markow | Interior Design & Architecture Photographer

This is a tough call, and it’s one I’ve made on both sides over the years, but what keeps me going is enjoying what I’m doing. There will always be periods of discomfort with growth, and it won’t ever be linear, but if I can see incremental improvements in myself and my work, that is what keeps me going, even through the tough times. Read more>>

Mikaila Montgomery | Mom and Entreprenuer

You always keep going. Giving up is never an option. Giving up is a cowards way out. You may have to change direction or try again, multiple times, but giving up is never an option. Read more>>

Alex Macias | Potter

As a potter, doing work that meets a specific “target” is part of my practice in the studio. When I sit behind my wheel, I have a plan for each piece I am making. This plan includes details of the shape and proportions, how I intend to fire the form, and the glaze I will use. Although I have this plan theorized, it doesn’t always mean I nail it in the real world. Read more>>