Was there ever a time you almost gave up?

We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.

Patrick Janka

There have been many times where I almost gave up. You have to make a decision and ask yourself, is this thing worth fighting for? There’s the sunk cost fallacy that says you don’t need to continue doing something just because you’ve already invested a lot into it. It’s okay to say this path isn’t the correct one and make a pivot. Read more >>>

LateNightCreator

yes. It feels like there were plenty of times. the heaviest time was when I was a teenager. the life I had, I felt like there was no progression, or positive outcome. I felt like that was all that life had to offer. I didn’t understand why I was here. Read more >>>

O.Makeba Waddy

Yes—during the height of COVID, I faced one of the most difficult moments in my journey. We lost our physical location, a space that had become a vibrant hub for creativity, community, and healing. It felt like the foundation we had carefully built was slipping away overnight. Read more >>>

Hippy Mann

Literally all of the time. Life is crazy. But it’s like I think a lot of people are on the verge of giving up nowadays. Giving up on all types of goals or wants or whatever you want to call it. Our dreams even. But yeah I have. Read more >>>